My first trimester was NO JOKE. I was not prepared mentally, physically, or emotionally for those first 13 weeks. I had some highs and some lows, and I wish I would have the energy back then to type up this post but better late than never. In this post, I'll share a few of my… Continue reading First Trimester Pregnancy
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Setting Goals for the New Year
The start of a new year often brings in time for reflection. It's a special time that brings hope for the future. Resolutions and goals are different but my personal lists consist of a mix of the two. So, whether you are setting resolutions or goals, read these few tips that have helped me meet… Continue reading Setting Goals for the New Year
Creating a Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall has been one of my favorite parts of decorating the new house. Once we started hanging up pictures and portraits the house started to feel cozier. We started by picking the wall we wanted to concentrate on, looking at the area and size we want to cover, and looking at different… Continue reading Creating a Gallery Wall
Buying Deodorant and Soap From a Farm
One of the things we want to focus on in the upcoming year is replacing some of our skin and hair care products with natural products. We’ve been wanting to do this for a while because Mike has very sensitive skin and also to reduce the risks associated with the daily use of products filled… Continue reading Buying Deodorant and Soap From a Farm
Volunteering with Comfort Cases
Mike and I started to share more about our time volunteering with Comfort Cases. I wanted to provide more information on this amazing organization which is local to Montgomery County, MD. I first learned about Comfort Cases when I came across a video from Upworthy. In the video, Rob Scheer, the founder of Comfort Cases, shared… Continue reading Volunteering with Comfort Cases
How My Best Friend Inspires Me
Inspiration comes from different places and can come to you at any time. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such strong, independent, kind-hearted women who inspire me and have had a hand in shaping me into who I am. Let me tell you about my friend Jenny. I'll start at the beginning, our… Continue reading How My Best Friend Inspires Me
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was a long time in the making! Every year when fall would start to creep up we debated the idea of getting tickets. We attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party before so we wanted to check this event off of our list as well. We also love Halloween… Continue reading Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
DIY Costume: Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully
We made these costumes for a Halloween 5K race and they were so fun to make. These costumes were super EASY to create and inexpensive. Each outfit cost less than $20! We got our shirts from Michaels Craft Store. My tip is to use a 50% or 40% (more common) coupon when the shirts are… Continue reading DIY Costume: Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully
Three 5K’s in a row
So in April, Mike signed up for three 5K’s on back to back Saturdays! I like to say I got Mike into running when I suggested he start to run to burn off steam. After all, like Elle Woods said, "exercise gives you endorphins", right! Mike started signing up for 5K’s last year by doing… Continue reading Three 5K’s in a row
A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Summary: Its an emotional and funny story of a dog that goes through multiple lives trying to figure out what its purpose is. It gives commentary from a dog’s point of view on how humans live and relationships within families and with pets. Opinion: I saw the movie first, I tired not to but I… Continue reading A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
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