My happy place is in Northern Michigan. Where water can be found everywhere, and looks beautiful and peaceful, despite cold weather. And people have time for breakfast at one-of-a-kind places where the locals greet you with kindness. (But if you don’t finish your breakfast, you have to wear a … Continue Reading..
Interview with a Neighbor + Book Giveaway
One of my life goals is to write a children’s book, so when I met children’s author Jim Miller on Twitter a few years back, I knew I wanted to get to know him better. Fast-forward some months…my company at the time was doing some hiring and he just so happened to be looking. His interview was our … Continue Reading..
Adventures in Baseball
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..