Archive for October, 2011

Simple Halloween

Monday, October 31st, 2011

No big fanfare. No running from here to there finding THE perfect costume. No fancy trick or treat bag. Just cheap face paint, orange sweat pants, a $1 sequin mask, and a recyclable bag from the grocery store. Girl is thrilled with her “Sassy Pumpkin” costume. And I’m thrilled that she’s content AND happy with [...]

Yum

Friday, October 28th, 2011

If you have leftover Halloween candy next week… here are a few ideas. (you can also hide your favorite pieces in your night stand) and stick around for a fun announcement the end of next week!!!

Saving Our Best Behavior

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

I’ve been married over 13 years and I’ve read a lot of books about marriage. But the best advice I ever received has come from women that have lived it… that are living it every day. I’ve often read that men don’t want to hear our nagging, complaining, or insecurities. They want a strong woman [...]

2011 Books – Some of the Good Reads

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Every January I print out a new book list and I carry it with me in my purse like a complete book nerd. And I’m okay with being a book nerd; I’ve been one most of my life. Throughout the year I will add and delete a few of the books after hearing too many [...]

Dear Teen Daughter, (Remember How Your Daddy Treats You)

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

This is an on-going journal to my daughter for her to read later… and also for anyone else that may find it helpful. Here’s to raising daughters! I was allowed to start dating when I turned sixteen, but up until then I could go out with a boy as long as his parents were with [...]

Who We Learn From

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

He was there every morning no matter the elements. In the winter he was bundled with a thin coat and frayed stocking cap and in the rain he carried with him a faded umbrella. There were a few mornings I didn’t see him and I often wondered who he chose to pray for on those [...]

Changing It Up

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Source: iobad.com via Aimee on Pinterest I don’t like monotony. And I feel like that is where I have been- where I put myself. There are things I want to learn. To do. To finish. To focus. Like sewing. Writing. Finishing a book. Baking so many things I’ve pinned from Pinterest. Crafting. Laughing with my [...]

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