If you caught my lifestyle segment that aired on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” show today and you want to see more of what I discussed, it is all here. The fantastic massage deal that is being offered, how to determine which power of reading glasses you need in just 3 seconds, the […]
Wonderful Surprise A Day After My Emotional Empty Nest Post
September 6, 2016 By
Well…as they say in the south…I’ll be! The day after I wrote my emotional Half Empty Nest Article, I was pleasantly surprised with a SURPRISE visit from my college boy! Woo hoo…what good timing as the mini mourning and adjustment phase was starting to take hold of this perplexed mama and just in time, I […]
Half Empty Nest Syndrome Harder & Happier Than I Expected
September 5, 2016 By
How come the term half or partial empty nest syndrome doesn’t exist? Because my heart is telling me that it is a thing. A real thing. My mind is constantly shushing my heart. Be still my restless heart, please! It is harder than I expected. It also has happy moments that have surprised me, too. […]
Parenting: Thankful He Picks Up Where I Fall Short
September 2, 2016 By
Manic: Raising kids, especially teenagers! The times when I just can’t do it for various reasons. The times when I need a break. Managed: Asking…and sometimes it is about letting…my husband pick up where I fall short. Sometimes it is because I can’t seem to find my patience, no matter how hard I look. Sometimes […]
From A Mom Who Had To Use An EpiPen: How Heartless Can Mylan Be?!
August 24, 2016 By
My blog is usually a happy place where political comment is avoided. There is enough of that online. But I have been silent about this for several years now. And to see this finally in the news makes me joyful and gives me hope that something will be done. Because I have had to use […]
7 Days Down Adjusting: Life After A Child Moves Out
August 19, 2016 By
Yesterday marked the beginning of my 49th year. Here I am with the one who is still at home with us 🙂It also marked the beginning of college classes at my son’s new university. Here is the one who isn’t still at home with us and this picture captured the pain in my expression that […]
The List: College Dorm Essentials & Stuff You May Forget
August 6, 2016 By
Manic: This week as our firstborn baby boy grows up and moves into his dorm room! With all of the excitement and emotion, it is hard to focus on the task at hand. The list! Managed: After several of my gal pals asked me to share our dorm room essentials list on my blog, I agreed […]
This Quote Reached Right Into My Chest & Touched My Heart
August 5, 2016 By
My Freebie Fridays will return in two weeks. I am taking today off to instead share this… Seriously. This popped up on my Facebook feed and it COULD NOT be more fitting! It brought me to immediate tears and pals, I tell you and I promise you that I haven’t cried this summer at all. […]
Dear Messy, Annoying Clutter…You May Stay a Little Longer
August 3, 2016 By
Wow! My house is a serious hot mess right now. Right off the bat by the front door, stacked boxes greet me. These boxes are filled with stuff that is waiting to move into a brand new dorm room. My downstairs office is filled with unfinished projects that are lining the wall. Upstairs, parts of […]
From Both a Veteran AND a Rookie: Welcome to the Club, High School Parents!
August 1, 2016 By
Welcome parents of high schoolers to the club! Strap in because you are in for quite the exciting ride! Having just graduated out of the club with my son’s graduation in May, I am back in the club with my daughter starting her freshmen year today. Yes, for my out-of-state readers, silly Arizona starts them back […]
My Surprise College Care Package For Mom!
July 20, 2016 By
With my firstborn counting down to his big dorm move-in day that happens just three short weeks from now, my mind has been filled with visions of fun care packages to send to him and to his roommate. Fun stuff, yummies, helpful items and simple things to make him smile and think of us as […]
Teens, Text Neck & Movement Restoration to the Rescue!
June 26, 2016 By
Manic: My daughter, her pals (AND myself included) and the amount of time we all spend texting! Because this full time texting is a relatively new phenomenon, I believe that we are all guinea pigs with this addictive trend when it comes to the physical toll it may be placing on our bodies. I also believe […]
A DeClutter Buster Family Plan!
June 8, 2016 By
Manic: The amount of clutter we accumulate as a family during the busy school year! Managed: Taking some time during the summer break to declutter! It is amazing how much more relaxed we feel after doing so! Here are our declutter buster tips for a cleaner, organized and more relaxed home. Three box rule – […]
New Age New Stage: Parenting A Young Adult
June 5, 2016 By
Yesterday I saw this on Facebook and I agree that no one told me this…. I hadn’t heard this one before. I am a rookie at this parenting an adult thing. And so far it isn’t so bad, but it is starting to feel like the hardest part. Time and time again, during this parenting […]
My Graduation Video Gift To My Boy
May 23, 2016 By
Manic: Scrambling to put 18 years of pictures to a video slideshow format and not wanting to hire it out to save money…and to have the sentimental experience of doing it myself. Managed: My gal pal, Gina told me about a terrific site called Animoto that made this feat quite easy! I was able to […]
