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A few times a year I sort through the clothes in my closet and weed out items I haven’t worn in awhile. As usual a few of the items I came across didn’t fit any longer. I guess I can attribute that both to the dryer and to my favorite bowl of late night ice … Read more
After a very quiet and relaxing summer the final countdown to our two and a half week vacation begins. In the past we’ve packed the car to the brim with coolers and groceries, but this year we’re driving the jeep, which is unbelievably tight on space. So rather than preparing to take all of our … Read more
Gratitude comes easily when our lives are in order—when the bills are paid, the children are behaving and our health is good. But our challenges are what bring the chance for transformation. And it is during our deepest pain that we can be most grateful, because we know our hardship will deliver a lesson that … Read more
This week I’ll turn 32. When I look back at my past and forward into my future I must say that time has been good to me. I am married to the perfect man for me. If you believe in the cosmos and aligning of the stars you would definitely believe that my husband was … Read more
Every night we seem to head to bed later and later and this week was no exception. On Friday and Saturday I watched movies directly from my laptop through Netflix. I didn’t start watching the films until well after 11 and before I knew it 1 am passed and I still wasn’t in bed. The … Read more
Last night I arrived home late from work again. It was nearing 7:30 and I was tired, both from work and from sitting in traffic for over an hour. My husband typically makes dinner on the nights I work in the office, so I came home hungry and ready to eat. Unfortunately, when I arrived … Read more
Last summer my husband and I ate grilled chicken just about every night for dinner. This year I’m venturing into new territories, trying new dishes and experimenting with different flavors. I’ve become extremely interested in cooking and I truly enjoy spending time in the kitchen with my husband. I think it’s fair to say that … Read more
A list of my favorite links from the past few weeks: 20 Tips to Waste Less Food 20 Ways to Simplify Your Work Life A Beautiful Method to Find Peace of Mind Lower Your Expectations, Increase Your Happiness — This link goes hand in hand with the link above. Be Still Toxic Friends and How … Read more
According to my Ebates account summary I signed up for membership back in 2001. Honestly, I don’t remember signing up that long ago, but I do remember using the site heavily starting in the spring of 2003. In the beginning I often forgot to shop through the Ebates and kicked myself on more than one … Read more
On Wednesday I came home from work unbelievably hungry. I planned to make steak quesadillas for dinner that night and I spent the better half of the afternoon dreaming about the smells and tastes of that scrumptious meal. I thought I planned everything well in advance and I was sure dinner would turn out perfectly … Read more