I have ADHD and Autism. I was diagnosed later in life (30) I’ve always struggled with certain everyday tasks. Finishing projects, deep cleaning, routine are all things that I find nearly impossible to keep up with honestly. As soon as I find a...
Our house has needed a new roof for quite some time. “Luckily,” we had some hail damage from a storm, and our insurance company decided we were deserving of a new roof and they would foot the bill. Praise be! As the day approached for when the new...
When my mom moved back to my town 3 years ago, I was elated. She had lived with my brother and his family for several years, hours away, and I had deeply missed her. I was thrilled to have her back around my girls and me, thrilled to think of things...
You might have seen the comment “Lavender soap theory” under some videos online recently and wondered what does it mean? Lavender soap theory comes from a book by Sarah J. Maas called Assassins Blade. The context directly has more to do with letting...
There was a time when I was known as Mary, as in Mary Poppins. I had everything in my handbag. EVERYTHING. Long days at cheer competitions, tournaments, recitals, you name it, I was prepared like a woman heading into battle with snacks. Carrot...
Books to Blogs #17 Book: One Question A Day for Positivity Date: February 16, 2026 Prompt: “What is the most beautiful thing you can imagine?” Some questions ask for a quick response. This one invites you to linger. When I first read, What...
I’m a bit of a sports nut. So is my husband. It is probably one of the reasons we have been married for nearly 34 years. This past Sunday presented an epic problem: Super Bowl vs. Winter Olympics. What to watch, what to watch!? It was quite the...
Two nights ago, as I watched The Pitt on HBO, there was an episode that involved a dad bringing his son into the ER because he had stuck two beads up his nose. I watched in mild amusement. I’d never had to deal with that kind of thing with my own...
Still here for the halftime show, the snacks, and the Sunday night mood Growing up, the Super Bowl felt like a huge event. Not just a football game, but a whole day. The snacks, the noise in the house, the anticipation. The halftime show felt just...
If you need proof that the universe has a sense of humor, look no further than the National Day Calendar. The second Monday in February — also known as the day after the Super Bowl — manages to hold an impressive collection of observances: Clean Out...