The Unknown is the hardest part. Well, at least for me. I'm a planner. I keep an online calendar and a paper one. Knowing what's coming and what to plan for helps ease my anxiety. The unknown is really scary for me. So, what can you do? How can you prepare for the unknown? I may not have all the answers, but these are things that help me during times of uncertainty. I hope … [Read more...]
City Museum: Don’t Miss in St. Louis
The City Museum is a must! If you are planning a trip to St. Louis, you cannot miss the City Museum. During our trip this past summer, it was one of our favorite spots. We spent the entire day there, and if we would have had more time, we probably would have gone back for a second one. So, what is the City Museum and what makes it so much fun? I'm sharing our experience, … [Read more...]
Book Character Day: Simple Costumes for School
It's book character day at school this week! In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America, our school does a Spirit week every year around this time. While spirit week might not be your favorite, the kids really enjoy it. Also, book character day (with a parade!) is always included. I'll admit I have a love/hate relationship with spirit weeks at school. Love … [Read more...]
Favorite VW Bus Gifts: No License Required
The VW Bus is a prominent fixture in our family. It all started with my husband, Andy, who is an owner of a VW Bus and also a member of a bus club. When we were dating, and even after we were first married, I'd accompany him on camping trips and outings in the bus. Now that we have the boys, we don't use the bus as much. It doesn't have seatbelts in the backseats, so if we … [Read more...]
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is not just mental. The physical symptoms are real. The physical symptoms are also real tough. It's hard to move through life when you're experiencing pain in both your mind and body. Not to mention the stigma surrounding mental health issues. I've been feeling terrible lately. Sometimes it's hard for me to determine if my anxiety has caused some of my physical … [Read more...]
