Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants is my favorite novel of all time. It’s absolutely enchanting! I’ve re-read it every summer since I first closed the book years ago. It even makes me […]
All Your Life
There’s just somethin’ about summer that makes me rekindle my flame for country music. Especially when those twangy songs are as well-written as The Band Perry’s. I’m not even a […]
The Fear of Failure
When I was a little girl, I went for a walk to the neighborhood playground with my babysitter. I happily frolicked from one piece of equipment to the next with […]
Beauty Standards and Social Media
There is a crystal clear snapshot in my mind of something I observed as a kid. It was a short Disney cartoon on TV, something that played during a break […]
You are Enough
All the mushy cliches are true. I didn’t know how much love I was capable of feeling. Kids are like a piece of your heart walking around in human […]
The Rocks That I Got
We were engaged in March of 1998. Our proposal story is modest. But the authentic simplicity is what makes it so romantic. (Note to self to blog about that winter’s […]
Happy 5th Birthday, Zoey!
There’s a lot to love about Miss Zoey Addison. But in honor of her 5th birthday, here are…5 things I love about Zoey: She is silly and playful. Zoey is […]
S’mores Dip
Ingredients: graham crackers marshmallows chocolate chips Directions: 1) Layer marshmallows on the bottom of an oven-safe dish. (Any type of ‘mallows will do. I used the square, flat ones that […]
Book Review: This is Me
As a huge This Is Us fan, I bought Kate’s, I mean Chrissy’s book as soon as it hit store shelves last year. Her story is personal and inspiring. Uplifting […]
M&M Challenge
When I invited my kids and a couple neighbor kids to participate in a taste test involving candy, they were more than a little excited. Each participant got to try […]
Hakuna Matata
Our backyard is a playground for squirrels. Today I watched this guy plop right down on a branch and relax. Curious about his intent, I spied on my furry friend […]
Book Review: The Actor’s Life
In another life, I would be living in California working in the entertainment industry. Not necessarily acting (though perhaps), but certainly something to do with the production and marketing of […]