Top 10: Things I Took For Granted Before I Had Kids
A fellow mama once said something that I found so profound. It […]
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Holly Melby
Crockpot Chicken & Biscuits
I blame it on the Cheesecake Factory. Well, them and my cousin Christy. She turned me onto the chain-restaurant’s delicious chicken and biscuit meal about 15 years ago when I […]
Top 10: Things We’ve Had Since the Beginning
This week, Jeff and I will celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. (I know, I can’t believe I’m old enough to be married that long either! 😉 In a fit of […]
3 (Unconventional) Back-to-School Tips
I wish I was like the other moms. The ones who have an organized system in place to keep track of everyone’s schedules, lunch menus, and important documents. The […]
Top 10: Fall
I’m a summer girl. I absolutely love the hot season and look forward to it all year long. But by the end of the dog days, though depression sets in […]
Made for More
Friends, it is an impossible feat to sum up my Rise weekend. But I’ll give it a go. Imagine walking into a room feeling alone, vulnerable, self-conscious, and wondering if […]
Guilty Pleasures
In writing a personal growth book about guilt, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about guilty pleasures. Why? Because I strongly believe that everyone should have some go-to […]
It’s a Holly-Day
41. As of today, that’s how many birthdays I’ve had. In my years on this earth, I’ve been gifted with so many memorable birthday presents. But I’m gonna focus on […]
Moulin Rouge
It’s been a desire of mine to get to this place ever since the 2001 brilliant Baz Luhrmann film was released. But, never did I think I would get to […]
Top 10: Summer of ’19 (so far)
As a blogger, I’ve penned many Top 10 lists. More specifically, I’ve written many Top 10 lists about summer. In anticipation of the season, I’ve shared things I was looking […]
Ride for Ray
6/26/15 Hi Ray, I hope this message finds you and your family doing well! Ever since my appointment with you in late April, your words have been on my mind. […]
Dream Big
My Grandpa (Bill, my mom’s dad) and his (third) wife Lorraine lived in this house throughout my childhood. My feelings about this house are so mixed. Looking at this photo […]