Fall Favorites Tomorrow is October first. So, if you're living in Wisconsin, like me, that means Fall is in full swing. Temperatures are dropping, it's getting darker a lot earlier, and those leaves are changing colors. Pumpkins are everywhere, along with Halloween decorations. My kids love driving around looking at all things Fall, so I thought I would come up with a list of … [Read more...]
September 2016 goals, Mid-Month Check
September 2016 September 2016 is halfway done. Can you believe it? We're in the third week of school...although, to be fair, it's the first full week because of Labor Day. However, we have already had a Parent night, gotten our first homework, and become pros at getting to the bus on time. Not to toot my own horn, but we haven't had to run to the bus yet this year. I know it's … [Read more...]
Forty is the new Forty: Happy Birthday to Me!
Forty The day has arrived. As of 9 am this morning, I have joined the club. I am forty. Wow. That feels really weird to say. I mean I know I rarely get carded anymore, being in my pajamas on Saturday nights by 10 pm (Ok. 7pm. Who am I kidding?) is perfectly wonderful, and I have three kids, but forty still doesn't seem real. However, as I've gotten older, I'm learning to … [Read more...]
Vacations needed after you’ve just been on Vacation
Vacations Even though we just got back from my Birthday Vacation, I'm in desperate need of another vacation. Are vacations ever really that relaxing? There's all the excitement of going, and then you try to squeeze in as many fun things as you can while you're there. Plus, if it's a family vacation, like we just had, the kids add a whole other element to it. Let's just say … [Read more...]
September Goals with an August Rewind
September Goals September is one of my favorite months. It's my birthday this month, so that's reason enough. But, there's other stuff too! I've always loved the start of school, the beginning of Fall, and the cooler temperatures that usually start in September. I'm going to make sure my September goals are some great ones this year! Even though I'm not headed back to … [Read more...]