Bulletproof sounds like a good thing- right? It can’t be hurt, things just bounce off of you and you don’t feel it. There are a couple of popular songs that talk about being BULLETPROOF. One of them by La Roux is about a girl whose heart had been hurt, so she told herself she was […]
I have learned most things through experience- the hard way, but 3 stand out to me today. Of course, I have learned I’m not perfect and make mistakes every day, but let’s not get into that- haha. Maya Angelou said, when you know, teach, so here it goes… 3 things I learned the hard way. […]
WOW! It’s September 9th. My favorite day of the year! It’s Matt’s and my wedding anniversary. I’m so blessed. 7+ years ago I thought nothing could mend my broken heart, but then a miracle happened. My kids introduced me to Matt. He helped me not only repair my raw, open wounds but rejuvenated my soul. […]
One of our all-time favorite recipes at our home! Pork Salad With Creamy Tomatillo Dressing Recipe Pork.3 lbs pork. (I have also used chicken) I cook this in my crock pot all day (7-10 hours). The first 4 hours I cook the pork with seasoning. Then I drain the fat and add these items for […]
This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It’s from my mom, so it’s going to be good. It’s barbecue time… bring on the baked beans! Baked Bean Recipe 4 cans pork and beans 1 can baked beans 1 can chili 1 small onion 1/2 lb. bacon diced 1 TBSP liquid smoke 1/3 cup brown […]
ABBA has always been a family favorite. Once a year a band comes to town that plays ABBA music and I love it. It’s especially cool since Riley went to Sweden for two years and I have been there and have seen where the music comes from! This year Matt and I went to the […]
I asked my friends and family if they had any advice for my friend who is going to turn 30. They gave me 25 great ideas… What advice would you give your 30-year-old self? 1. You don’t have to do everything perfectly. 2. Lighten up. 3. Have fun. 4. Cherish your kids at every […]
When You Know Better You Do Better. Maya Angelou. This is my favorite ah-ha for the year so far. Maybe for life! I realize I have made a lot of mistakes in my life. Some things I knew I shouldn’t be doing just because. But what is JUST BECAUSE? That doesn’t really work for me. […]
It’s the time of year when strawberries are on sale, so go get some and I will show you how you and your kids can make strawberry jam in 30 minutes.You will only need 3 ingredients. I decided to make 9 batches yesterday. This is what I did… I bought 16 of the 16oz strawberry […]
A thought popped into my head the other day- What is the value of one life? I don’t think I could put a dollar value on human life, but after doing a little research, I found that experts have. Because of accidents and all kinds of unfortunate events, the justice system and other agencies had […]
For quite a few years I dreaded my birthday. I wished people would just forget– especially myself! I didn’t like getting older or the attention. Now, once again, my perspective has completely changed. Why I like birthdays now… Oprah says, “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to […]
There are many women in my life who have had a strong influence on me– of course my own mother, sisters, friends, etc. One mother stands out to me this year and has been important in my life, but she is a mom I have never met. Years ago I had 5 beautiful blonde children […]
It took me a few years to be able to concentrate enough to read again. My son who was 17 gave me a book he read for school and said it was easy and I would love it. It was “Heaven is for Real.” He was right- I loved it. Then I realized my brain […]
Towards the end of the first year after Jay passed away it seemed so many people had enough of me or the situation and didn’t know what to do with me anymore. What happened to all of the people who said they would be here for me? The support slowly faded and away they went. […]
In this world full of drive and being better than the next person, creates a lot of anxiety, especially when you are a parent. No wonder this world is at an all-time high for anti-depressants, suicides, and unhappiness. I was in the rat race years ago. I remember thinking, “My kids are going to be […]
