Are you using Amazon Prime Pantry yet? I don't use it regularly (like I have no set system for it), but I do use it often to supplement my regular grocery shopping. I especially love it on cold winter days when putting on long-johns and dragging my 3 kids to the grocery store is my least favorite ...
Archives for November 2015
Embarking on the KonMari Method
Have you heard of the KonMari Method? I’m basically obsessed with the idea of it right now. I’ll preface this with a disclaimer that I am one of “those women” who enjoy the act of cleaning the house. Specifically, I like organizing. Actually deep cleaning and scrubbing isn’t my thing, but I can ...
Thankful Thursday: Thoughts on Thanksgiving 2015
Today I am thankful for the ordinary, everyday things. I'm thankful to have our oldest daughter in our care. I'm thankful for the beautiful person she is, for her kindness and compassion. I'm thankful for her desire to learn and for the joy of cooking (& adoration of kitchen gadgets) that we ...
Amazon Prime Pantry Tips
Hey Everyone! Over the weekend I did a Periscope about Amazon Prime Pantry. Apparently my replay was being wonky as usual. I'm always so bummed when that happens (Periscope Team, if you're reading this, e-mail me and help a girl out). Anyway, here's a SHOUT OUT & a ...
When Will it End? Growing Up Weird, and Other Ramblings.
I was born in Minnesota (say it like this: Mini-SO-TAH) during the summer of 1986. I spent my childhood living in a middle class home in Northern Iowa with 2 brothers and a mother and father who loved me dearly. Despite my seemingly normal home life, my school years were hard. You see I was born ...
4 Ways to Improve Your Efficiency in the Office
In no particular order at all, here are my top 4 tips on how you can improve your efficiency in the workplace, specifically the office. I know it’s been quite a few years since I’ve worked in a cubical, but the 4 simple steps in BOLD can be easily adapted for anywhere. Next week I'll tailor this ...
The “Will Somebody?” Trend
I’ve noticed a growing trend. There has been a very popular phrase around my house the past few months. It starts with "Will SOMEBODY...." You can fill in just about anything you'd like after that: Will somebody turn on the light? Will somebody turn off the alarm? Will somebody put away my ...
Free Coffee!
If you're a regular here, you know how my husband likes to bless me with coffee... when it's free. ;) This cup is brought to you me by the Family Eye Care Center. It's just a silly-cute thing he started doing after he heard of one of my dad's shenanigans: My dad "takes my mom out for dinner" at ...
Homeschooling United States Geography- The FUN Way
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Out With The Old, In With The New
My husband can be stubborn, practical, frugal, and every other similar word you can think of. I just tossed these old worn out shoes of his in the garbage can. I have no doubt in my mind that he's going to see them and give me 10 good reasons why he's keeping them. Anyone else know someone like ...
No Sorrow. No Pain.
It was All Saints' Day on Sunday. I was sitting in Sunday Service at church, enjoying the view of the packed pews from the balcony. We had been running a few minutes behind schedule because the parking lot was PACKED. We ended up parking just down the street and running into ...
Officially a Teenager, But Always My Baby
Just like that, I'm the mom of a teenager. Moms of littles, believe me when I say all the clichés like 'don't sweat the little stuff', 'it's only a season', & 'you're going to miss this'. It's all true. Every single word every seasoned mom has muttered to me about enjoying my children while ...