My Final Post

 This will be my final post on my little corner of internet (at least for the foreseeable future). I wanted to thank everyone who took their time to read my posts, and who sent me messages of support over the years. 

The Current Housing Crisis: What We Learned From Buying/Selling

 

(The opinions expressed in this post are based on my knowledge and experience as a frequent home buyer/seller, and are also based on having an MBA with experience in marketing analytics. I am not a real estate professional/broker etc.) 

My husband and I have purchased and sold several homes, during our 15 years together, and ultimately we made some smart choices, and some bad ones. If we had a crystal ball, and knew what the housing market was going to become, we would have purchased the largest home we could have afforded, and stayed put! The housing market pre-Covid (and during), was a very different beast, than the out of control monster it currently has become (and likely will stay). 

10 Important Life Lessons I Learned In 2023:

10 Important Life Lessons I Learned In 2023:

Thrift Store Haul

I love thrift store shopping! You never know what you will find, and it's such a money saver! One of my favorite thrift stores, is located right behind my neighborhood, and I shop there at least once a week.

The Moment I Realized I Didn't Have a Mother

Sometimes a single moment, a single experience in a person's life, can be so defining, and so mind-opening, that it changes everything. 

An epiphany. A realization of one's own reality, that was not there before. That "ah ha" moment. You get the idea....

Easy + Affordable DIY Flower Vases

 

I recently made these adorable flower vases, using just a few inexpensive items! If you are someone who likes quick and easy crafts, then this is the DIY project for you! 

New House Tour

Many of you know, that Tyler and I purchased a new home in February of this year. Now that we have had some time to "make it our own", I wanted to do a house tour!

Stop Saying "There Are Two Sides To Every Story"

Contrary to the commonly referenced adage “there are two sides to every story,” I am going to push back on, and challenge this. The idea that there are always two sides, is a carefully cultivated lie. There are two sides to every story, sometimes. 

10 Things I Love About My Husband

"Marriage is hard." That is what everyone always seems to say. But what does that really mean? What people mean when they say "marriage is hard", is that living with another person is difficult and stressful. The longer you live with that person, the more difficult and stressful it becomes. All the things you once found cute and endearing, seem to fade into the background, and then everything that person says and does starts to feel, well, really annoying! 

Back To School-2023

It's that time of year again! Summer break is over, and children and parents are gearing up for another long school year! I am always excited and sad when school starts, because I know they will have fun and make new friends, yet I also worry (way too much) about their safety, happiness, and general well-being!  

The Five Minute Face: For Busy Moms

Check out this fantastic quick makeup for everyday. Every mom needs a five minute makeup routine to have them looking good fast! This is the makeup tutorial for you!

SOBER: Why I Quit Drinking Alcohol

There's no denying it, alcohol is a major part of our society. The term "mom wine" is more rampant than ever, and I definitely was part of that culture. A couple of drinks at the end of the day, can be a great way relieve the many stressors of every day life. There is nothing wrong with drinking in moderation, and I am not judging or shaming anyone who can manage alcohol in a "healthy" way. 

First Year of Homeschooling: Our Journey

We have just completed our first full year of homeschooling, and I can hardly believe it! I wanted to share my experience with homeschooling a fourth grader, as well as share our plans for the future.

Living Room/Kitchen Remodel

A few months ago, we purchased a new home, and while we were very fortunate and grateful to have gotten it (the housing market is currently insane), there were a lot of things we needed to do, to make it our own.

Easter 2023

 

This year we celebrated Easter in our new home! Our back yard is a major work in progress, but was the perfect setting for an Easter egg hunt! I just love putting together baskets full of candies for my boys! 

DECIDING TO UPSIZE YOUR HOME (EVEN IF LIVING SMALL IS YOUR IDEAL)

 

Wondering if you should upsize your home? Sometimes upsizing is a true need, not a simple want.

My husband and I recently purchased a new home. We loved our cozy former home, but finally resigned ourselves to the fact that it just wasn't working for our large family. 

I FINALLY GOT COVID-19: MY OMICRON EXPERIENCE

I managed to avoid Covid-19 for years. In fact, I was proud of myself for taking precautionary measures, for getting myself vaccinated, for only going out when I needed to , and always wearing a mask. Not to mention the gallons of hand sanitizer I used whenever I touched basically anything out in public. I got complacent, after staying healthy for so long, and I firmly believed I was one of the lucky ones, who had likely been exposed, but remained asymptomatic. I was wrong! 

BEING MARRIED AS AN INTROVERT

I need alone time a lot more than my husband does. My husband and I have had this same controversy for our entire 14 years together.  After doing some research (and talking with other couples), it turns out this is a common problem. Everyone needs alone time, but often in a marriage, one person needs more of it than the other.  This can lead to insecurity and resentment, if not communicated well. 

CHRISTMAS AND TWO BIRTHDAYS

I love this time of year, because not only is Christmas my favorite holiday, but also because my youngest son and I both have birthdays, all within a month of Christmas! 

SOMETIMES IT'S OK TO BE "NOT OK"

 As wives and mothers, we are often "not ok", but how many of us trudge through anyway? How many of us put on a smile and pretend that we're doing fine, when in reality, we are really just "not ok"?