four facts friday

I gotta be real here for a second. I opened up LiveWriter (during the 10 minutes of free “ME-time” I had today) and I just stared at the darn screen for like…ever.  Nothing.  I have nothing to say that will add to the world.  No tips that will make you a better person.  No recipe.  …

on being present and blogging

It’s currently Sunday night. I just sat down on the couch. I’ve got Travis’ cuddly blue robe on and I’m about to head into the kitchen for my nightly bowl of cereal (on a frosted mini-wheats streak right not that I don’t forsee ending anytime soon).  My hands smell of lavender – a reminder of …

this is real life ya’ll

“Fakebooking.” I think that’s what we’re calling it these days.  Presenting your life in such a way that would make others believe it to be PERFECT.  Your kids – perfect.  Your body – perfect.  Your handsome husband and your well-kept house and your pearly white teeth all lined up in your perfectly pouty mouth.  Look …

things i do that i probably shouldn’t…

I just want to be completely honest today.  I’m feeling like I want to overshare.  And I’m feeling like you want me to.  So let’s just get right to the good stuff, shall we? Things I do that I probably shouldn’t…. If there’s a crumb on the floor in the kitchen, 96% of the time, …