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
Also bifocals. And cheese. As I write this, I've had one of the shittiest weeks on record. When that happens, instead of doing things I should do, I do things that comfort my soul. And no, it’s not as Oprah book-clubby as it sounds. It just means doing things that make me feel less shitty—like… Continue reading Comfortable Pants are Why I’m Not a Supermodel
We have lived in our home for over 11 years now, moving into it in July 2005. When we first moved in, our walls were builder-grade white walls, never painted. The walls were chalky, rough and just white. So the following spring after moving in, we decided to paint… Continue reading I Cheated on Peanut Butter with Joanna Gaines
So, a few things have happened since my husband and I married on May 27, 2006. We have witnessed a loved one beat cancer. But we lost a wonderful grandmother. Then we got two equally amazing new humans. We watched as family members relocated far away. But then we got two members back, and we're… Continue reading In Ten Years
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