Today is supposed to be a big day in my house... The first day back to school. Parents everywhere are rejoicing at the thoughts of reading the morning newspaper, finishing their hot cups of coffee, peeing alone, and silence... Oh the silence of the front door slamming shut behind the kids that are happily bustling off to school. Not only does today mark the first day of … [Read more...]
Losing my conference virginity – Finding community #ThisIsBliss
You know the old saying "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"? Well, I believe the reverse to be true too, you don't know what you're missing 'til it's been found. 2013 was a pretty crazy year for me. An epically crazy year in fact, and even that is an understatement! Amongst the host of life changing events that took place that year, was losing my conference … [Read more...]
{Summer Bucket List} HYAK River Rafting
Some things change, and some things stay the same... Case and point... Regardless of if you're 18 or 31 years old, you will scream like a 12 year old girl when racing down class 4 rapids... If you pee in the pool (or wet suit in this case) it will turn blue... Some of the most amazing experiences can be had in your own back yard... Standing at the front of a boat (any … [Read more...]
What came first? The Chicken or the Egg?
Some argue the chicken came first... Others argue it was the egg... But really, does it matter? Everybody wins with this bento lunch, incorporating both the chicken, and the egg at the same time! Today's bento lunch consists of chicken wings grilled in my T-Fal OptiGrill, peanut butter filled pretzels, roast baby potatoes, skewers of pineapple, cheese, a cookie, and a hard … [Read more...]
Sunday Confessional : Coffee Makes Me a Better Mom
There is no denying that I love my coffee. Give it to me hot, Give it to me cold, Blended, Shaken, Stirred, or Straight up. So long as it's in my cup, I'm a happy momma! My Keurig and I are best friends, however, while I love my coffee, I can be a little flighty in my brew preference, never really knowing which roast is right for me. That was until I completed my Coffee … [Read more...]
