Recently, I started noticing other blogs’ headers. I mean, doesn't everyone? A few days later, I was poking around on Etsy and realized people actually sell blog header packages. Like, this is a whole thing. A market! For headers! Who knew? The prices were around $30 for a “package,” but I didn’t inquire… Continue reading How To Make a Blog Header Without Really Trying
There is a very important anniversary being celebrated this year. My friendship with my dear friend Rebecca turns 20 in November. At least, we think it was November. We do know it was in 1994. We were wearing sweaters. And CK One perfume. And more than likely clunky black shoes. 1997 and would you look at that crooked… Continue reading 20 Years of Friendship
On Mother’s Day, I had an epiphany. In five years, my oldest daughter probably won't be sharing this day with me. Because she will be away at college. And it hit me like a thud right where my heart and stomach meet. I have submerged myself into this motherhood pool from day one. Jumping in… Continue reading Taking Off the Training Wheels
Photo courtesy of Balee Images. Back in February, I mentioned I was lucky enough to be cast as a reader in the 2014 Listen To Your Mother lineup. Well, the show happened last weekend, and YOU GUYS— I waited a whole week to start writing this post, which is forever for me to get “pen… Continue reading It Was a Good Day
Duck. Or Ducky. Sometimes Duck Duck. He’s been with my six-year-old daughter every single night since she was a five-month-old baby. A gift from my friend Heather, he has become something more than a toy. He’s a companion, a comfort, a tiny piece of magic that makes the rough edges of life a little softer.… Continue reading Duck – A Love Story
Our sweet Lucy passed away on Tuesday, and I felt it was necessary to share this today. Losing two pets in 2020 has been devastating for us. I know 'devastating' might seem like a big word for a small fish, but Lucy was a miracle. Fourteen years old... First published May 2, 2014 When people… Continue reading I Love Lucy
