Some men are really hard to buy for. My husband is no exception. With Valentine’s Day, our anniversary and his birthday all within about a month I need three pretty good gifts for a guy who says he doesn’t need anything. How Do You Buy for Your “Hard To Buy” for Guy? I love personalized …
It’s harder to listen then it is to speak. My goal to listen first and focus on the people in my life seems harder than the other goals this year. It wasn’t always. In college, I took this one class called the “Shy Person’s Speech”. I found out about through my advisor when …
My son is sick. Everything seems to be moving slower. I’ve gotten just about nothing done this week. Time management with a toddler? I’m not quite sure it really exists. There’s always something to get done and there never seems to be an end to the messiness. We only have so much time. It’s eventually …
Healthier Eating One of my biggest downfalls is food. Healthier food is just hard to pick. It is always easier to pick the bad ones. I’ve always been a big stress eater. And who thinks being a mom is a teeny tiny bit stressful? (Hands?) So in the New Year to get a little …
Resolutions 2018, Listening, Time and Health At the beginning of every new year, I make a list. It’s a list of things I want to change in the coming year. The resolution list that I’m sure you make too. Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it’s too much improvement to get anywhere. This year, …
Silent Night is my favorite Christmas song. I learned to play it on the piano when I was younger. I can probably still play it by heart. Who knew being a mom that there is no silence anymore? Silent Night, Yeah Right Between my family and my parents, it’s never really quiet. My dad …
Even though it’s been nice outside I’ve been sick the last couple of days so we’ve missed some of the good weather. Now that I’m feeling better we spent a few hours outside today. It sparked mine before Christmas free fall fun list. I’m not a huge fan of the cold. So before it starts …
Fall Favorites I love butternut squash! It’s a favorite for the fall season. This vegan butternut squash dish is a great side dish or weeknight dinner. Mine is on a bed of royal blend rice that I found at my local Weis market but this is delicious at any time of rice or with quinoa if …
