I don't even remember where I was or why I was gone for so long, but I clearly remember what I found when I came home. When we first moved into our home the property was completely overgrown. We have been here for almost 9 years and are still fighting the ravages of the weeds. One of the first things I did in our backyard area was uncover a path that led up to an old fashioned … [Read more...]
The Grass is Always Greener?
Have you ever felt that somebody does it better than you? Your neighbors life is easier than yours - that they have more money - less kids or no kids? They just couldn't possibly understand your life. Now- Can you really understand theirs?You will never be your best if you keep comparing yourself with others and finding excuses on why your life can't be better. Sure- I'm in … [Read more...]
Simple Sunshine
Fresh cut flowers add just a bit of sunshine to anyones life. I think we sometimes forget about the simplicity of it all. They don't need to be fancy, they don't need to be huge and expensive to make an impression.I had a few guests over this weekend and stepped right out into my yard to see what was available this time of year. Yes, I found my gorgeous, but deadly yellow … [Read more...]
Follow-up to the Junk Drawer Challenge
So, alittle over a month ago I posted a junk drawer challenge. Click HERE to view. Basically, I asked readers to pick a drawer or 2 empty it of everything and only put back in items you actually use. The other items. (I might need this item) were to go in a box for a month. If you don't need then within a month then they get donated.So- how did I do? Only 1 item made it's way … [Read more...]
The Ugliness of Spring
Let's just get one thing straight, I'm so glad that winter is coming to a close and the weather has been warmer, but Spring for the most part is ugly. Waiting for the bus with my son this morning I had a strong urge to grab a rake and start cleaning up the disaster that I call my yard. Reminders of how neglectful we had been in the Fall and how strong the last snowstorm was are … [Read more...]