I am a planner.
I was a wedding planner for 10 years. I've had a paper calendar since middle school. NOTHING gives me satisfaction like crossing something off my to do list.
We all always seem to have the best...
Have you heard of Marie Kondo? Does the phrase “spark joy” mean anything to you?
Well, chances are, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since the beginning of the year, you probably know what I’m talking about.
I was perusing...
The trees are blooming, the pollen is everywhere, and we are getting ready for all the fun that spring brings! Spring means activities outside, patio season, and the school year is getting closer to the end. This also means...
I hate spring cleaning. Really, if I'm being honest, I hate cleaning of any kind. I would much rather have someone else do it and just walk in to a fresh, clean home. Unfortunately, I'm not in the stage...
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted at the end of the day with only a few items marked off your checklist? Me too, sister! That is, until I made some changes back in January. It is easy for the...
Saturdays on the hunt
You won't catch me decked out in camo any given Saturday, but it's likely I'm still on the hunt. The elusive treasures that await discovery in their cozy suburban habitats aren't safe when I'm tracking down...
I love to read. One of my favorite things about reading is when a book changes me in some way. A couple of years ago I read a book that influenced my thinking and introduced our family to gardening.
Last...
Today marks the start of me trying something different.
Though I love to write, I can’t remember the last time I’ve journaled. Just as an adult, especially lately as a busy mom, I know it’s been close to never. Recently...
Groceries are expensive. Period. No matter how you slice or dice it, trying to purchase food for a family is stressful. Not long after my husband and I married, I resolved to spend as little as possible on groceries...
Brace yourselves, Mommas. The end of the school year is upon us. If you are like any other red blooded Momma in the world, your dining room table, refrigerator door, bedside table, junk drawer and -- let's be honest...
In + Around Birmingham
Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
