Easter Sunday was pretty uneventful this year, which is why I decided not to write the standard “Easter Recap Post.” My sister-in-law came down with the flu, which meant Easter dinner was cancelled. If Easter doesn’t involve church, ham or an egg hunt, is it still Easter? I have to admit, I was a little depressed with the way our…
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DIY: The “What the Hell Were We Thinking?” Moment
In case you haven’t heard, the husband and I are now on Day 15 of #OperationTearOutOurWholeHouse. What started out as “free” kitchen cabinets, has now turned into new floors, new granite counters, new paint, new sink, and a new half bathroom (with more to come, I’m sure). Oh. And mulch was delivered today. Like that’s even on my radar right…
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Pregnancy Brain + A Whale of a Sale Giveaway!
If you’re pregnant right now (because I’m pretty sure my entire Facebook feed is expecting in August), listen up. Don’t be me. Around the magical time when Courtny and I found out Baby C was indeed a girl, I naively took an Ohio shopping trip with my besties. This trip included an outlet mall…with baby stores. Mix the excitement that…
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Remember that time I used to write a blog?
Hi there. Remember me? A week ago I was the author of this blog. Back then I was living the comfortable life, and by “comfortable” I mean living in a house that was not a complete construction zone. I had floors. I had a kitchen. My furniture was in appropriate places. I have none of those things anymore. In fact…
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Sip Happened.
Let’s talk vino. If you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of a wino. I enjoy a good merlot, or pinot grigio, or even a chardonnay. Heck, if it’s the only option, I’ll sippy sip on some moscato. I’m hardly a wine snob. I don’t discriminate based on color, type, label, or even price (hey yo, Two Buck Chuck!). Clearly, this Sip…
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