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For a week I've been channeling my inner Oisuer Boudreaux (from Steel Magnolias). I'm usually a Claree, sometimes M'Lynn. Not this week....

It's day 3 of January and I can tell you now this will be harder than I imagined. We've done many "No Spend Challenges" over the years...

I don’t like to let go of people and relationships. Faith and family are the purpose of my life. I’m an optimist, a hopeful person by...

Advent for me, is the celebration of hope and peace that transcends my circumstances. It exists, and not because everything is sunshine...

It's my blog. The hobby farm is my blog, or my blog is a hobby farm more appropriately explained. There are no zucchini here (this year)...

This photo came up in my memories today on social media. I started on the smoothie train in December of 2017 and CHOO CHOO! Still going....

When I was a freshman in high school I would sit in bed with my push button telephone and talk to my friends for hours. Hours and hours....

Have you ever opened your cabinet to get a coffee cup and found your water bill? I have. Have you reached for a pen on your desk and...

Our brothers and sisters in Texas are struggling mightily through this unexpected snowstorm. Their wind turbines are frozen, the power is...

Aunt Loretta gave you this little gem for your wedding <sigh> it's so supposed to be for good luck. Even though Aunt Loretta hasn't...

In coaching women to work towards new goals or strive to accomplish something they have always wanted, we encounter lots of roadblocks...

The Van Plan was originally posted on my original blog, four score and seven years ago. Those of you who have been with me for 10 or 15...

The morning hours set the stage for the entire day. One of my favorite places to start when putting life on "Project Status" is helping...

Despite all outward appearances and evidence to the contrary we cannot, in fact, run endlessly without rest. Oh sure, we can go for long...

Partners of addicts spend most of their life trying to crack the code. "Why does he do this?" "What does this really mean?" "What's the...

I have been taking many deep breaths lately reflecting on my life. I find myself walking in such a peaceful contentment with my life so...

Despite all outward appearances and evidence to the contrary we cannot in fact run endlessly without rest. Oh sure, we can go for long...

I may not work outside the home, but you can believe I make this family some money with coupons. Money saved, is money earn

Sleepy snuggles and morning cuddles, while mama sips coffee. Telling each other about our dreams and having a great breakfast together. Wou

I don't usually do this but it's important. Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss I made it to the hospital pretty quickly when the...