You know the drill. Linking up today with Karli and Amy for oh hey, friday, and Christina for Friday Five! — one | coach I’ve been wanting to brag on my husband for some time, and this week I’m finally allowed to do so! If you didn’t know, Courtny was kind of a big deal back in his day. He…
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A Match Made at Pizza Hut | Our Love Story
Ten years ago today, I went on a first date with a guy I didn’t know. I think it turned out pretty well. In 2005, my 17-year-old self was working as a hostess at the local Pizza Hut. My mom had forced me into the job once I had my driver’s license. As in, she taped the Open Interviews ad…
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My Daughter Speaks Chinese
“Daddy. Kitty. Meow.” “Nose. Eyes.” “Night night.” That would be the extent of my daughter’s dictionary. Notice there is no “mommy” anywhere on that list. Despite her very limited knowledge of the English language, Dorothy is a huge talker – to family and strangers alike. She tells big stories, complete with appropriate reactions and hand gestures, and we respond like…
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Five Things I Would Rather Do Than Watch Frozen AGAIN | Friday 5
I’ve decided that being stuck inside with a toddler might just be the seventh layer of hell. She’s bored. I’m bored. She’s reached expert level tantrums… …and if I have to watch Frozen more than once today, I’m going to lose my ‘ish. The only thing keeping me going is next week’s forecast. The high temperatures are in the 50’s…
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Where Do You Junk? | All About That JUNK
I’m always on the hunt for new junkin’ locations. Yes, antique malls, thrift shops, resale stores, salvage yards, barn sales and good old fashioned yard sales are EVERYWHERE around these parts, but where are the really, really good ones? It’s like a never-ending scavenger hunt. I get almost giddy thinking about it. 🙂 If you live in or near central…
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