What does it even mean to be a minimalist? A minimalist is someone who focuses on living with less things. By having less things, less debts and burdens, you are able to experience more positivity in life. The less negative stress the happier, right? Sometimes just simply reminding yourself can keep you on a track... Continue Reading →
4am and I haven't been to bed yet. Yikes! We had our friends come over for dinner, games, and gingerbread house building. Unfortunately 2 of the 4 mini village houses were broken when I opened it. But, luckily, I decided to buy my own large kit this year for myself. Have I mentioned yet that... Continue Reading →
November is here and that means the holiday season has officially started! November is the month of Thanksgiving, who doesn't love smashing on a ton of food? I know our family sure does! But, what Thanksgiving is supposed to be about is gratitude. I try to keep the lessons of gratitude going in our family... Continue Reading →
Dear Husband, Thank you. Thank you for not trying to mold yourself to society's notion of what it means to be a man. Thank you for always supporting me in the things I have wanted to do. Thank you for continuously busting your ass at work, without complaints, for the last 7 years in order... Continue Reading →
I am very grateful to announce that I have been nominated for another award! Ashley at Mental Health At Home nominated me for the Liebster award. Thank you Ashley for believing in me and following my blog! What is the Liebster Award? The Liebster Award serves to bring new bloggers some recognition as well as some... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was nothing short of a miraculous day. It is ironic that it also happened to be my birthday. Every year we do our Christmas shopping early; around late September to early October. We have enjoyed using the layaway process, that way we can get what we want before the stores are wiped out. It... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe Christmas is approaching us again already. Not that I am complaining because I love the season, but this year sure did fly by. It seems like just a couple of months ago Poppy was born. I remember this time last year when I was eagerly waiting for her arrival. Wondering what/who she... Continue Reading →
Every year in the month of November people are reminded to be thankful. Thankful for their family, friends, food, housing, clothes, jobs, and many other things that make up a daily life. I like to think about what I am thankful for all year-round. After all, I have a lot to be thankful for. Even... Continue Reading →
No words I could write would ever be enough to tell you how much I appreciate you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today. I wouldn't be living as free as I do today. Everything this country stands for is because of your willingness to fight for it, for us. I never... Continue Reading →
