I don’t know about you, but I’m glad it’s Friday. Even though we’ve had some really nice family days together due to no school for Cody and Nick, no work for Paul, and the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m feeling a little worn out and exhausted. From all the pre-holiday food preparations to eating all that food […]
Thanksgiving Gratitude
November 27, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
I know that Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we’re grateful for, but since I write entries in a gratitude journal most every day I wasn’t sure if anything special would come to mind today. The more I think about it, though, the more I realize the things I’m most appreciative of in […]
NaBloPoMo – The Finish Line is Finally in Sight
November 25, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
I can’t believe we are almost to the end of November. Okay, what I really mean is I can’t believe we’re almost to the end of National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo). Time sure flies when you’re having fun, eh? I don’t know that I would necessarily say it’s been all fun, but it hasn’t been […]
Thanksgiving Meal Plan & Tips for a Less-Stress Holiday
November 24, 2014 · by · 13 Comments
For the first time in many years we have made the decision to stay home for Thanksgiving. As much as I’ll miss spending the day with extended family members, it will be nice not having to drive 1-2 hours in each direction on a holiday. We’ll be able to simply enjoy the day as […]
The Best Birthday Card I Ever Received
November 23, 2014 · by · 3 Comments
November 23, 1994 was my 23rd birthday. It also happens to be the day I gave birth to Cody. At the time it wasn’t exactly what I had planned, but once he was here I immediately fell in love and instantly forgot about how not-so-fun it is to be in labor and deliver a baby […]
A Bittersweet Birthday
November 22, 2014 · by · 6 Comments
Earlier tonight I started to think about my birthday (tomorrow) and how I’m really not phased by the fact I’m turning 43 years old. It’s really just a number and since I feel much younger most of the time I just don’t think it’s something to dwell on, but what I am dwelling on a […]
Easy Pot Roast with Carrots & Onions {Recipe}
November 21, 2014 · by · 11 Comments
When it comes to preparing and serving dinner for my family this time of year I have exactly three priorities. They are to come up with something that is as simple as possible, ingredients that are mostly healthy, and a meal that everyone loves. Lately that means I’ve used my slow cooker a few times, […]
Holiday Fitness Gift Guide & S Health App Review
November 20, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
Are you obsessed with health and fitness as much as I am? If so, you can probably also remember a time when the only way to keep track of our food consumption, exercise, and calories burned was to write them down on a piece of paper. I know I did and I was pretty meticulous […]
