I really love this idea. I know I have a few date nights coming up, what do you think of this? If I drive then sometimes I’m tired after the date and hate driving home. But I think that “whole ten minutes” may be worth it to give something that sends sparks flying a try.... Continue Reading →

So I met my husband on Match.com. (Cue that song This will BE! An EVER-LAST-ING LOVE! and then the cute pictures of all the daters) My headline Don't Look Further - I Could Be Her.  In my own words I'm a normal, energetic girl looking for a long term relationship - I am ready to... Continue Reading →

I have to admit, I adore my day job, and I love what I do. I read this particular article in regards to my career as a “social bug”. Let’s admit it, I want to do all the things. All the time. Every time. I don’t necessarily say “no” ever. To husband. To family. To... Continue Reading →

This is so me. This is why it was so important last night and this morning to pick up one more thing, to finish one little more chore. Because I continue to think that I’m going to finish the list. That I will get there. I’ve tried to start using pinterest as a way to... Continue Reading →

Seriously, I found myself this morning writing our 2015 calendar. Yes. Like next year. I think some of this stems from the fact that I’m married to a teacher, and therefore, our summer is actually our end of year. Which just dawned on me, does this mean the day before the first day of school... Continue Reading →

Part of simplifying and settling in this month has been the bear of a closet project. If there’s anywhere in our house that needs help, it’s this one. If there’s anywhere in our house that will require the most work….yep, you guessed it. As I go through my clothes though, it was time for a... Continue Reading →

When it comes to settling in, it’s mostly about a schedule and routine for me. The more I can harness the to-do’s into a rhythmic dut-dut-dut of the day, the more likely they get done. Right now, one thing that has been a huge help for me lately, is making lunches and dinners on Sunday.... Continue Reading →

I recently got brave and over a few months time and big thinks later, I’ve taken my friends list from 400+ to less than 200. I have to say, letting go over the guilt that I don’t talk to certain friended people, and some folks have negative opinions,and really, I just kept hanging on despite... Continue Reading →

In need of a break. That was what hit me this morning when this popped up in my browser. Lately in life I’ve been settling. You know. Post marriage, new house, all that stuff. I finally have hit a regular stride at work. I have found the cozy nooks and crannies in my house. I... Continue Reading →