I've read enough DIY blogs to know that whatever I make is, at best, mediocre. In fact, one could argue that my once DIY blog has nothing to do with DIY any longer. Unless, of course, DIY stood for Dammit! Ick! Yikes! which is exactly my approach to any DIY problem I try to solve… Continue reading I Hate Painting Furniture
I know I said I wouldn't write any personal posts until the kids went back to school but this past weekend we lost a family member. Tink, my parents' dog, died early on July 29th. It was unexpected, but not really because she had been sick for a few weeks before leaving us. But I… Continue reading Saying Goodbye
As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead — at the road while driving, at the soccer field where my youngest plays, or through the camera… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?
First published May 1, 2017 Birthdays are important. I’ve always felt this way, thanks in large part to my parents—especially my mom. She’d ask what kind of gifts I wanted, what dinner to make, and which cake flavor I was craving. It was never just another day. I’m the same way with my kids. We… Continue reading Birthday Week: Make it a Thing
That’s just fun to say. As you can see, 2017 is not going to be about award-winning journalism here at A Grace Full Life. The bar is set low on purpose because you all need a break from Facebook, CNN, Buzzfeed, and Yahoo News informing you that, MY GOD, ARETHA FRANKLIN HAS A CHEST… Continue reading Snickerdoodle. Lick a Poodle
First published January 27th, 2017 Do you find House Hunters as irritating as I do? What happened to being grateful for a roof over your head? Why have we become so spoiled when it comes to finding a place to live? When watching this guilty pleasure show, first-world problems abound, but here's the thing: it's… Continue reading Things People Say on House Hunters that Annoy the Crap Out of Me
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