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As I planned a retreat last month I came across some things that I felt were so useful, fun and a little unexpected that made the retreat...

I might be a little late to the show on “things to do during quarantine”… I decided that maybe, just maybe someone out there is looking...

Gasp! What? Gross! I have been trying to go longer between washes for a while. I used to be one who would at least get my hair wet and...

I am so excited to introduce you to my newest series! Sweetie La Pie! A small back story. I get teary every time I think of this. A few...

It has been a fun filled summer for our family! Before COVID-19 hit we were planning a big camping trip for spring break. We purchased a...

Back at the beginning of May I had my second mammogram of my life. My first was at age 16, for a small lump found on my right breast. But...

As the mom of a teen girl I have had my fair share of hormones and emotions from someone outside of myself. Going through puberty was...

I cannot believe that tomorrow you will be 17. That means I have one year left to teach you before you are officially an adult. Courtney,...

Courtney is in Hawaii for her birthday this Friday. Because we knew she would be gone on her actual birthday, we decided to throw one a...

If you didn’t know, 4th of July is my most FAVORITE holiday. It is the food, the heat, the family, the outside. The Fireworks. And most...

And just like that I am back. I don’t know how to explain June to you. It’s been a heavy month. It’s been a busy month. I’ve been feeling...

“She did not stand ALONE, but what stood behind her, the most POTENT moral FORCE in her life, was the LOVE of her Father.” – Harper Lee...

I mean, my kids haven’t set foot in a school in over 2 months. But now, I don’t have to teach! A lot of our summer plans have also had to...

I feel like this last month has been one of complete falling apart. Yep. I am about to get real vulnerable over here. First, I had a...

You guys! It’s almost summer!!!! Some of these are affiliate links. That means I receive a small commission if you buy something from...

You guys! Today I am 37! Wow. I remember when my mom was 37. Here are a few things I have learned over the last 37 years that I always...

Where I live the celebrate Memorial Day differently than anywhere else I have lived. They use the day to celebrate anyone who has passed...

Today was the big day! The EXPO was here! And then. COVID-19 Today was supposed to be the greatest event I have put on to date. However,...

As part of our efforts to diversify The Party Collab: WE STARTED A PODCAST!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me? In our podcast we are talking...

A lot of my friends are still a little bit wary of going out and shopping, and their husbands aren’t sure what to do for them for...