slow mornings, simple joys

There’s no denying that fall is here. The leaves in our yard have already started changing and the weather is cooler, but we can still sneak outside without being too bundled up. Always at the top of my list: planting mums. Rolling up our sleeves and kneeling in the wet grass to plant them is…

It seems like the cost of living continually rises and managing the household budget can be a real problem. It helps if you can reduce your household expenses in any way. One thing you can do, in order to save money on your energy bills, is to make your home more energy efficient. In fact…

Undergoing IVF can present many challenges, from disruptions in your everyday schedule to increased stress as you worry about the outcome of your treatments. Self care is more important than ever during this time. Do all that you can to stay healthy and relaxed throughout this period to give yourself the best possible chances of…

Did I get your attention? Let me tell you a funny story about how I first met my sister-in-law’s aunt. It was actually at her baby shower that she had. My mother had sat next to me through most of the shower but at the end when everyone was up and eating she stepped outside…

Overcoming the loss of a close friend or family member is one of the hardest obstacles we, as humans, can face. Learning to cope with this kind of grief can take a lot of time and patience. Some of those who have been through this anguish have turned to other family members or close friends,…

Inquiring minds want to know! When you get up in the morning do you make you bed or do you leave it messy? Do you just turn the covers up or is it a full blown made and everything in its place sort of made? I know it is not something you probably think about…