I have always believed that age old idea that “Things happen for a Reason” In fact, I wholeheartedly believe it, and feel that the universe usually guides me well. The things that have “worked” for us, have been amazing, but […]
Someone asked me to write on living in the world of "good enough" As in . . . I am walking my kids to school, the sun is shining and we are "pretty happy", so this …
A year ago, we were in the midst of the week from hell. It was a bad, bad week. It was the week of our life (so far) where we hit rock bottom. We were working …
I am another year older today, squeaking really, really close to the big FOUR-OH. I already told you how "ok" I am with getting older, and how I am pretty darn happy with the person I am …
It's my birthday, my 39th birthday, tomorrow. This one is easier than the last, maybe because I have adjusted at being so darn close to 40 . . or maybe just because I am a happier …
In the 8 months we have been here the kids have been waiting to "hit the movies" on the island. We don't live near the theater, and so frequently forget to check what's playing, and if …
Yesterday was a long day. I am attempting to give my little dude some more attention in the hopes that this will curb his 3yr old tantrums. I don't really think it is working, but I …
Hubby and I are both in the depths of managing and creating the long term foundation of two business start ups. We are past the "natural high" of the launch (the conception, and birth) and …
Today I was sitting down in the garden, the sun was shining and the dude and I were enjoying it's warmth. A few months ago we got baby chicks, and now teenagers, we have realized that …
It's Dad's birthday in our house today, and (as usual) we are trying to be budget friendly, and conservative in our choices of showering him with gifts. With Dad choosing to be out with the Search …
It has been a crazy 2013 so far. With the plethora of illness our family has battled, as well as juggling two (no, make that 4 ) start up businesses in our household, oh, and …
If your family is like ours, you have been battling virus's and illness all winter. I am starting to put some belief into those stories about a virus taking down the entire population. We have been …
We are slowly adapting to rural living. Kind of. Well, maybe not. We love the chickens, and the eggs, but still have a lot to learn. Especially the 7yr old. She is an amazing nurturer, and loves those chickens and …
Balancing working from home (virtually full-time) with part-time daycare and school pick ups can get a little overwhelming. These past few weeks have been especially difficult to navigate, especially with spring break, a sick pre-schooler, …
We all have these moments, some more often than others, but we have all been there at one time or another! Those bad parenting moments when you know you messed up but you just can't seem …
