Easy Easter Mantel.

When is Easter this year? Did I miss it? Did the polar vortex mess it up? I typically love putting out my Easter and spring stuff but this year it feels so odd. This L***O****N****G winter and bizarre polar vortex makes me feel like I’m not sure what season we’re in or what might be […]

Why are there so many cats at Goodwill?

Happy Monday! First thing I heard on the news this morning was how on the first Monday after daylight savings there is a significant increase in the amount of car accidents and heart attacks. This is why I hate the news. But on a positive note….we will have extended amounts of sunshine while these things […]

Your transformation will be beautiful.

I can’t blog. I can’t write. I hate writing. This is what I told God when I felt His leading to start writing. Now, He didn’t ask me to do this by appearing in a burning bush in my side yard – but he was pretty clear when I saw an ugly chair at Goodwill […]

Why Ethan Allen is a bad word in our house.

Newlyweds pay attention – It would be wise to run expensive purchases (say things over $1,000) by your spouse before you buy. I learned the hard way. Well, it wasn’t that hard because in our house most things become funny and a constant source of razzing for my husband. I give him quite a bit […]

Remembering romantic moments can help your marriage.

I came back to my dorm smelling of food and cigarettes. No, it wasn’t a party. I just worked my tail off at a fine dining restaurant where I was a server in the smoking section. Needless to say, Valentine’s was one of our busiest evenings. I had about 20 minutes before curfew, which means […]