Well, this isn't Christmas related, but it is important to me nonetheless. Today is my 30th birthday. 30. Wowza! Most people cringe at the idea of aging, but I personally find it beautiful. I don't usually like making a huge stink about myself, but this year I have been a tad emotional about being 30.... Continue Reading →
The Christmas season is all about giving! Whether it is giving your time, kindness, or generosity to someone else; there are so many ways to give! I for one, love to give to others, even when it's not Christmas. However, often times I find that I put others ahead of myself. Don't get me wrong,... Continue Reading →
Does anyone else like making to-do lists? I am a planner, lists are necessary in my life or else every detail will be forgotten. At least, ever since having our 3rd child and my brain turned into a pile of goo. Christmas brings on so many fun things; baking, shopping, family fun, hosting parties, and... Continue Reading →
Something new that occurred to me this year has to deal with wrapping paper. I try to be conscious about my footprint on the Earth. Though, I know I am not perfect, I try to do my best. I never realized that most wrapping papers are not recyclable. Say what!? Yup, true story! Any wrapping... Continue Reading →
It is GIVING TUESDAY! Giving Tuesday is a day to pay it forward! This year we are participating in an event my brother and sister in law started for one of our local community's homeless shelter: The MICAH House. The MICAH House houses families that are going through a hardship. They have 23 families there... Continue Reading →
I am sure you have heard or have your own opinion, but let's talk about this... When wishing someone happiness this season, do you say "Merry Christmas" or "happy holidays"? Back when I worked for Walmart, they had just implemented the policy that we no longer could say "merry Christmas" to customers. We either couldn't... Continue Reading →
Well, here we are again folks! December has officially began, which means, our Christmas countdown is underway! Real talk, it has been underway since last Christmas. I decided to partake in Blogmas again this year. I figured if for nothing else at least I will have the memories to look back on. What is blogmas?... Continue Reading →
The last time I gave an update was a little over a month ago in my reality and meds update post. Things were pretty bad around that time. I had sent a message to my doctor asking about the side effects of the medication that I was on. Unfortunately it was on a weekend so... Continue Reading →
I cannot tell you how many toys my kids have gone through. We tend to do toy clearouts at least once a year, usually in preparation for Christmas. However, we have started to realize just how much money has gone to waste by doing this. Not only that, but the more toys = the more... Continue Reading →
