My husband and I joke all the time about what we want our baby to be when she grows up. Granted, she’s only seven months, but we both already think she should go into the medical field. It seems like there are always great opportunities and tons of flexibility for when it’s time to settle […]
My Breastfeeding Journey + Fab5 Selfishness
From the time I knew I wanted kids, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Maybe because I’m part hippie and love that it’s “natural” and all. But really, I just grew-up thinking that’s just what you do when you have a baby (my mom has always been a breastfeeding advocate, which has surely shaped this […]
A Love/Hate Relationship With My First Car
Before my days at my first steady job, I babysat a lot of neighborhood munchkins. Each weekend babysitting job between the ages of 12 and 15, I’d spend a little of my hard earned money and save a little. I was saving up for one thing I dreamt about since turning 12: my first car. […]
Guest Post at Free Is My Life
Today I’m taking the day off to nurse a sinus infection, but feel free to visit my dear friend Jackie at her metro Detroit money saving blog, Free Is My Life to check out a guest post I wrote highlighting 10 easy ways I’ve learned to save money since staying home. I’ll be back tomorrow…in […]
Lessons Learned From Mom
I conducted a fun experiment with my mother. I had decided I was going to write down 10 things my mom taught me growing up for Mother’s Day and decided it might be fun to get her thoughts on things she hoped she taught me. We had quite a few that were on the same […]
Fab5: Simple Ways to Get A Tastier Burger
Warmer weather means grillin’ season is here. Try these quick fixes to dress up the classic American fave. 1. Ranchy Burger Ranch goes great on everything, right?! While prepping the ground beef/turkey for patties, drop in a little extra love with half of a dry ranch packet (for each pound). Makes it juicy and flavorful. […]
Life Lessons Learned at Walmart
I have something from my past that many people would never want to admit: My first “real” job was at Walmart, and I worked there for more than two years during high school. I know most people see it as the most evil place on earth. Well, I beg to differ. I had friends that […]
Grandma Doesn’t Remember Me
I try to visit my grandma (my dad’s mother) as much as possible, but part of me thinks “what good is it?” She’s 89, but can’t remember how old she is (she says she’s 90, but I remind her she’ll be 90 in September). She can’t remember where she puts things. She offends people without […]
Girl’s Night: So. Much. Fun.
It has been a very long time since I’ve had a real* girl’s night out (* = wine involved). Counting my pregnancy and the near 7 months since Little K was born, it has literally almost been two years. Let’s just say I was long overdue and ready to have a full-blown night out on […]
25 Metro Detroit Places To Show My Daughter
One of my favorite things about having a little one is I get to see things through a child’s eyes all over again. To get excited about our future adventures together, I’ve compiled a list of 25 Metro Detroit places to show my daughter as she grows. 25 Metro Detroit Places To Show My Daughter […]