Sometimes we get so caught up in the world of making sure everyone else is taken care of and that the kids are happy and the husband is happy that we forget about ourselves. Between the occasional baby mama drama that's inevitable, moody teens and the ups and downs of owning a business I had … Continue reading Me time
Today was a really hard day for me. One of those overwhelmingly exhausting and awful days where at 1pm it feels like 10. You all know those days. When the baby won't stop crying and the dog just tore up your new fall decor that you just bought to make your front porch seem more … Continue reading
Best mashed potatoes EVER
Growing up, my twin sister and I almost always had a 3 course dinner. So, as an adult I have always felt it super necessary to keep that tradition alive. Usually consisting of a meat, vegetable and carb it is always "balanced". Now, Sometimes having so many children makes it incredibly hard to get a … Continue reading Best mashed potatoes EVER
Back to School
Back to school shopping for 7 kids is an unimaginable nightmare. This, coming from a woman who thoroughly loves shopping. I tried a different approach this year, and instead of the usual taking them with me on separate trips to pick out what they like, I went and got everything I know they will like … Continue reading Back to School
13 going on 25
Teenagers. Currently we have 3 in our household and at some point we will have more than that at once time. I came into my marriage with children of my own, small children, and met my husband who told me he had 7! Initially I thought it was a joke until he rambled off 7 … Continue reading 13 going on 25
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton