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. […]
For My Blog Readers: 35% Discount Off Massage at Movement Restoration!
September 4, 2016 By
One thing I love about having my blog is that I get to work with fantastic partners who give my readers great discounts sometimes and this savings is off one of my very favorite things ever…MASSAGE! I like the hot stones massage, the Swedish type without stones, reflexology…pretty much all of it! So a big […]
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 […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
September 1, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So what did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this […]
Meal Garden Simplifies Meal Planning & Healthy Home Cooking!
August 31, 2016 By
Manic: Meal planning that is healthy, economical, organized and tasty all in one during our busy week! Managed: Meal Garden! I am thrilled to find Meal Garden, a meal planning tool that is online, simple to work with, very organized and enables me to find nutritious recipes with one click. I also receive a shopping […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
August 25, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So what did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]
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 […]
A Milestone Day Today: Our Son’s Dorm Room Move-in Day
August 12, 2016 By
Bittersweet (which is also the name of the song I chose for the video). Tons of fun. Different. A relief because he has been ready and it is time for this new chapter. Meeting new friends & enjoying lunch with his roommate’s family. Joy. Laughter. A few early morning tears from me. But then I […]
Cat Owners: My Favorite Flower Can Be Deadly To Cats
August 11, 2016 By
Thankfully I haven’t lost any of our cats to ingesting a lily, but we almost did several years ago. So today when I saw a warning on Facebook about the dangers of the lily flower being ingested by felines, I decided to share in my blog. In the heartbreaking Facebook post, her sweet kitty did […]
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 […]
Simple & Scrumptious Lasagna Recipe
August 2, 2016 By
With the Bachelorette finale two days ago, I knew I had to make something good for my neighborhood gal pals that were coming over for our Monday night guilty pleasure TV viewing. So I went through my blog and remembered this gem of a rich recipe that makes a very tasty lasagna. This is a […]
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 […]
