Humans need a reprieve from their normal routine to regenerate, recharge, and refresh. Soaking up some sun, (aka, natural Vitamin D), is good for everyone, especially if you live in a winter wonderland. The Mr. and I are no different from the rest of the world in our appreciation of a much-needed-get-a-way from the home… Continue reading How to know when you’re past ready for a vacation
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The day before a packing storm
When we booked our trip back last year, we started a countdown of days, hours, and minutes until we'd be on the plane headed to a much warmer destination. In the beginning, the days, hours, and minutes just seemed so far off. And the excitement was a distant thought. One to warm us up when… Continue reading The day before a packing storm
There’s that to be happy about
I can't contain my excitement for the day. I'm so full of bright and happy feelings, I'd be a meme for sunshine if you could see me standing here in my flannel jammies, topped with a 1990's Disney sweatshirt 2 sizes too big. I'm just beaming from ear to ear with a smile a 7-mile… Continue reading There’s that to be happy about
How to 3-d print layers of love into your marriage
Over our years together (going on 30 to be exact), Mr. and I have chosen not to do the traditional things for each other for Valentine's day. Well, not since the first one. That's the one where he gave me our official engagement ring, a card, some chocolate, and a dinner date. You can't repeat… Continue reading How to 3-d print layers of love into your marriage
H*ll yeah, I’m falling in love with my bikini
Today is where the bikini hits the skin for the first time this week. My commitment to the 30-day plan is officially confirmed in writing - you know, for accountability's sake. Remember, per the planned Day 7, which says to: Identify small rewards and solidify the plan (put it in writing, have someone or all of… Continue reading H*ll yeah, I’m falling in love with my bikini
How to set up your pantry so you’ll stick to your dieting plan
Today's the big day - the 5th day I was all psyched to write about. I had tons of ideas floating around in my head to go with the assignment for self-love #5 day. And I was gonna wow you all with my words of wisdom to show you I knew what the hell I… Continue reading How to set up your pantry so you’ll stick to your dieting plan