I try to see the good in everyone and in everything. It's easy to get swept up with the negative energy that is out in the world. I make an effort to be grateful and thankful every day. I take a few minutes each night before I fall asleep to think about all that I have to be thankful for. Those are the things that make me happy. Life has treated me well and I know that I am fortunate. There are ...
Quotes that inspire me
Over the last few years, the quotes that inspire me have changed. A few days ago, I was looking back through old planners and they were filled with career-minded, go-after-it quotes. Things like: "Principles are timeless and universal, and are the foundation for lasting effectiveness." - Franklin Covey "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, ...
5 things you may not know about me
Last month, I shared a lot about my relationship with The Texan, but not too much about me. When I found Tiffany's amazing 31 Day Blog Challenge, I knew this would be a great way to share things you may not know about me! 1. I wrote a weekly column in my college newspaper. 2. My favorite colors are turquoise, yellow, and gray. Though there are times when I lie to The Boy and tell him ...
Transitioning to a work at home mom
When I switched gears and became a stay at home and work at home mom, I had to learn to train my children to a set schedule during the day. To be honest, the training has switched gears and they've had to train me. I was used to 3am alarms and driving miles in the darkness. Now, I'm woken several times a night because of juice requests and avoiding potty accidents. If I tried to get up at 3am now, ...
one little word – February update
Back in January I started talking about my one little word. About what I was going to do to be more present in my life, The Texan's life, and The Boy's life. Here we are just a month later and I can already feel the difference. As I focus on being more present, I notice that I have been more engaged with activities and projects. Little things that would have annoyed me {like a request for a ...
Marbled Mashed Potato Bake #hormelfamily
Isn't it great that every month celebrates some type of food? Last month, we celebrated National Soup Month by making Chicken Tortilla Soup. This month is Idaho Potato Lovers Month. You could celebrate by baking an Idaho potato and topping with real Hormel® bacon toppings. Hormel offers a variety of different bacon toppings including: Hormel® real bacon bits Hormel® bacon pieces Hormel® ...