There was a time when I could say that my biggest fear was public speaking. Accepting a position which requires you to train others enables you to get over that fear. So, that's what I did. When I started, my palms would be sweaty and whoa! did I ever get a dry mouth. So silly considering that I was the "expert" and knew what I was talking about. After a lot of practice - and great feedback ...
Motherhood: Operation “Stuck”
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt Recently, my daughter drew me a picture - which to me - told a lot about where she thought about me and my status in the family. I am the biggest figure in the center - with all the other family members surrounding me. I think a lot of children feel this way about their Mothers. It's a lot of responsibility, ...
what I wore wednesday
Last week I had so much fun sharing my casual style with y'all, that I couldn't wait to do it again! After publishing my first What I Wore post, I wanted to capture what I wore each day. Wouldn't that be fun? Well, The Boy came home from preschool on Wednesday with a fever that lasted until Monday. I did not leave my house and wore yoga pants every day. Crap. Great idea quelled by illness. ...
It’s time to Whip it Up Wednesday
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! Today is the first day of Spring!! It's hard to believe given the cold weather in much of the country. Have you made anything inspired by Spring? I'd love to see whatever you've baked, sewn, painted, or otherwise created! Each week there are so many inspiring and amazing handmade projects shared! I love seeing all of them! Keep in mind ...
these 5 blogs I read regularly
I thought it would be fun to share the 5 blogs that I read regularly with you. And then I remembered that I read more than 5 blogs regularly. 1. Oh My Veggies - Love food? You'll love Kiersten's vegetarian food blog. Not a vegetarian? Doesn't matter, her recipes are filling and fun. They'll appeal to everyone - even the meatiest meat eater! 2. The Pioneer Woman - If you haven't heard of Ree ...
menu plan monday – week 11
Last week, we did a great job sticking with our menu plan. That's what happens when you only have to plan four meals! As usual, I switched up the days that we ate certain things. But that makes menu plans fun, right? This week, The Texan is back to rugby practice two nights a week. This means more careful planning for easy meals on those nights. Monday - Turkey Chili Tuesday - Bleu ...