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How YouTube Helped Me Clean My House
Caught myself singing “Just whistle while you work” while doing dishes to get me in a better mood when it’s super late at night. Do you ever just need a pick me up…
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What to Pack for a Carry-On Only Vacation to Mexico with Kids
We spent a week in Mexico! It was our first international trip with the kids, who had never been on an airplane. For when we want to do something similar in future, here’s…
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5 Ways to Fight Back-to-School Burnout
It’s time to figure out Halloween costumes, so my son F gave me a schematic drawing in full color to help guide me on his vision for an orange Ninja Turtle (Michelangelo)—complete with…
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6 Ideas for a Simple Summer Trip to Utah
Another summer visit with cousins! Last time we met up with them in Southern Utah. I had so much fun visiting with my Arizona brother and his family, as well as my NorCal…
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Bathroom Makeover
I’ve definitely got a little Nesting going on, and the itch for a home project when guests are coming over. I’m cleaning and reorganizing the house, starting with the main/guest bathroom! Since the…
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Darth Walker’s Star Wars 5th Birthday
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a little boy brought some passion and energy to our lives! It’s been a roller-coaster ride with him. I love him so much,…
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Help Me Overcome
Every week in church, someone has mentioned dealing with anxiety—or maybe my ears perk up and catch it more often. One woman gave a talk about how she had her whole life planned,…
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Home Honeymoon Stage
There truly is no place like home. I’m not sure why my surroundings affect me so much, but I love our home. A clean and comfortable environment filled with beauty makes all the…
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Halloween In A Pandemic
In lieu of trick-or-treating, we decided to throw a small Halloween party at home for the little cousins during the day. There would be plenty of treats and fun games / activities to…
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I Needed A Budget
Time to get real here. My computer was major old, and so was the financial software I was using! This year is all about SIMPLIFYING, so I ended up switching over to this…
