Confession: I don't know much about sports. I don't follow them. And, I know this is probably the #1 male turn-off in the world, but I don't really like them. But, I try to understand the allure. However, I do LOVE Detroit sports (well, except our poor Lions. I just hate football altogether, but … Continue Reading..
Fave Person: Groovin’ Grandma
I once wrote a sad post about my grandma. She suffers from dementia and it’s awful to witness. But as sad as that is, I am blessed to have another living grandma, my mom’s mother, who is still alive. And well. Like, reallllly well. I chose Mama Kat’s prompt to write 10 things about one of my … Continue Reading..
Lessons From Lemonade
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 down … Continue Reading..
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 … Continue Reading..
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. I secretly hoped … Continue Reading..
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 … Continue Reading..
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 page and others not so much. Here … Continue Reading..
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 … Continue Reading..