Category: Family & Everyday Life

This past weekend our family had our annual sibling gift expedition. Meaning the kids pick names out of a hat, we go somewhere all together and we split up to shop. The chosen place was Gurnee Mills. Never, ever again. Oy. There were so many people. I witnessed a mom walk ahead of her little…

I’m watching the wind blow this morning. In our area, we are suppose to rake leaves to the curb and our waste management program will come by weekly to pick them up. well, today, i watching all our neighbors’ hard work fly into my yard. We’ve not raked yet because our trees still have not…

We moved to this house over a year ago. There have been things that have bothered me, but I haven’t moved on these. I think, in my mind, I know that some things just aren’t a big deal. Until today. A bunch of our screens have holes in them. We have a cat who is…

Assumptions. Never a good thing. Last night I found a pan of CARAMEL brownies. Yes, you read that right. I assumed my Ella made them and they would be gluten-free. Did I ask anyone? Nope. Did I first find out if they were made for an occasion? Nope. Caramel brownies. Thus began a long night…

As i watch the coffee drip down this morning, I am reminded of quiet and hearing the small noises. Hearing the peace for just a moment, for even as I type people are rousing and dropping things. What I relished for just a moment was gone just as quickly. However, each noise and movement reminds…

So, right now I’m staring at two plants I purchased at Trader Joe’s recently. Anyone who knows me can guess my next words. I either over watered or…you know, I’m just not sure. I am surrounded by people who have exquisite gardens, radiant green thumbs. My mom, my aunt, my boss all tend beautifully to…

One of my favorite smells, leaf burning. Joshua was outside burning the branches this past weekend and neighbors around us were burning leaves. The reemergence of warm weather brought us all out to enjoy the beauty of the day and all it afford us. Saturday also brought news. News that each one of us in…

10 things I’m not loving today So, today’s list…what would you add? Retractable leashes. IF you are going to walk on the other side of the street, but allow your dog to greet mine, why have a leash at all? Spiders, ants, insects. If you know me, this is my downfall. I do not go…

10 things I’m loving today Allow me to explain, there is much to be serious and contemplate. Sometimes, it’s also time for a list. Your daily dose of internet this brings me a smile every time I watch. I can’t help but enjoy a three minute video like these. Binging with Babish allows me to…