A big thank you to Kia and Drive Shop for letting our family try out the Sedona SXL during our vacation! I cried the day we sold my Corolla. It had been my first car; the one that took me back and forth between Maine and Pennsylvania through four years of college, the one that […]
Why Victoria’s Secret Models Make Me Jealous (It’s Not the Reason You Think)
I originally wrote this two years ago when I was blogging for the Bangor Daily News. Some may call me naive or even prudish, but I still stand by every word. The other night millions of people watched gorgeous women flaunt their mostly naked bodies down a runway on network television during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion […]
I Love and Hate That We Don’t Do Santa
Before our oldest child was born, we decided that Santa would not be a part of our Christmas festivities. We made the decision the way most people do who haven’t had kids yet: With full confidence that we knew exactly what we were doing. I Love and Hate That We Don’t Do Santa Now […]
13 Thoughts I Had While Watching Home Alone Now That I’m a Parent
When I think back to the defining movies of my childhood, Home Alone stands at the front of the pack (it’s in a dead heat with The Little Mermaid, but they both have pretty killer soundtracks so I can’t pick a favorite). I don’t know how many times I watched it as a kid, but I […]
How to Make a DIY Photo Christmas Tree
It is one of my favorite days of the year: Our annual hunt for a Christmas tree. We move between rows of spruce trees, lose sight of each other, then shout when we think we’ve found ‘the one’. Inevitably a flaw is found and the search continues, usually ending with a tree that’s ‘good enough’ when […]
Irresistible Cream Puff Recipe (Betcha Can’t Eat Just One!)
This post contains affiliate links. Almost everyone I know has a recipe they’re known for. It’s their go-to for get-togethers and, if for some reason they ask what they can bring, it’s the one that’s always requested. My sister’s go-to is her cream puffs. Every Christmas Eve she used to whip up a batch for dessert and […]
Six Holiday Gift Buying Tips to Save You a Bundle
This post contains an affiliate link. At no cost to you, I will receive referral credit if you sign up for ebates through this link. Thanks for your support! Philosophies on how to raise children may abound, but if there’s one thing all parents can agree on, it’s this: Having kids is expensive. From food […]
Meme Monday: What Am I Here For?
Time for another Meme Monday! Have you ever wondered about the main difference between your 20s and 30s? I think this is it. Did this give you a laugh? Why not share it?
The Inches That Saved His Life
I wrote this last year and never hit the publish button, but after rereading, it was a good reminder to me to not take anything for granted. I hope it does the same for you! Inches. That’s how close we came. A distance we can physically measure that would have changed everything forever. It was the […]
Meme Monday: Hello, Bedtime?
Meme Monday is back! I used to share the memes I made both on social media and here on the blog. Lately I’ve made a bunch, but they’ve only gone on Facebook, so it’s time for me to start cataloging them again. Each Monday, I’ll feature one meme. I hope they give you a much […]