9/11/2001. The Tuesday that changed it all. I was 3000 miles away in the suburb of San Francisco I grew up in. I didn’t personally lose anyone. I didn’t lose anyone in the resulting military action. I was lucky. But still? It changed my life. I know it’s trite. Saying 9/11 changed my life sounds [...]

I mean- I AM writing a standard love note to the men in my life on Father’s Day… but not JUST because it’s Father’s Day. Because really- they deserve this post every day. They do. They are that great.

I know most of you already read Pioneer Woman, but THESE are just incredible. I enlarged every photo in the entire series and cried. Thank you to all the Military servicemen & women who fight for our country. Nothing will ever express our gratitude as deeply as it is felt. THANK YOU. Coming Home Coming [...]

First: I’d love to congratulate my bloggie pal Lindsey from Lindsey Ivory. She is now a mama!! I cannot wait to hear all about baby girl! <3

ha. Ok, that was SUPER cheese. But, I do. & I haven’t been actually writing much lately. I have been having issues in the last week. It’s 100% NOT related to my kids. I know my last post probably made it sound that way, but it’s not about them. It’s about business & money & [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

You guys!! I am SOOOOOO FLIPPING EXCITED to announce a giveaway from Vol. 25. You may remember a blog I posted a few months ago while surfing Etsy where I found something I HAD to own!

I read about this cause over at DEAR BABY, and was pleased to see an event in my hometown. I have already contacted the person in charge of the silent auction & offered a gift certificate for their auction from our company. Our family has been very lean this year- but not being able to [...]

So, I should start by thanking Metta over at 30+ Mommyhood for giving me these two little happies: And the best way to thank someone, is with a new vlog, right?! OK GOOD!

My hubs isn’t big on the huge romantic gestures. He’s not a gifty kinda guy either. But, sometimes he surprises me.