As another year nears its end, I find myself trying to find the perfect Christmas gifts for my loved ones. I've always wanted to give cute, homemade gifts. Usually, I start with good intentions, but either become so indecisive or so busy that the homemade goods never get made. Inevitably, I end up in the … Continue reading Homemade Gifts-Thoughtful or Tacky?
Parenting Focus Four
Celebrating Individuality What I am doing: This round, things are pretty straight forward. Our kids are individuals and we should always treat them as such. I am working to be more cognizant of how much I compare my kids to myself, my husband, each other, and their peers. Oftentimes, I don't even realize how quickly … Continue reading Parenting Focus Four
Parenting Series: Focus Three
Say "yes" once in a while What I am doing: Hear me out. This is not a "never say no" kind of thing. Nor am I encouraging you to completely spoil your child. And while loosely based on the movie, it's not a Yes Day situation either. But between work and housework and dinner and … Continue reading Parenting Series: Focus Three
Parenting Series:Focus Two
Be Consistent What I am doing: Consistency is key in raising children. I've known this since day one. But I do struggle with it. Attempting to co-parent through the past ten years makes it even more difficult at times. I have worked very hard over the past few years to perfect the youngest's bedtime routine, … Continue reading Parenting Series:Focus Two
Parenting Series: Focus One
Being "there" for my kids What I am doing: For me, this one was more mental than physical. I'm fortunate enough that providing and being there physically for my kids has never been an issue. But like so many of us these days, my phone is constantly in my hand. Often, I find myself aimlessly … Continue reading Parenting Series: Focus One
Incoming: New Series!
Recently I have been itching to do something different with my blogs, something to give me a little direction while I am writing. My husband suggested writing a series of blogs relating to some sort of life event. His suggestion was to write about my journey to becoming a better snowboarder, which I thought was … Continue reading Incoming: New Series!
The Whirlwind Adventures of Murrays: Snowbird Edition
Back in November a fresh snow fell, and I was ecstatic. It was time to start up our favorite family activity again: snowboarding. The season began just the same as the past two years had-with us chasing our youngest down the terrain park, watching him ride over boxes and ollie and nollie his way down … Continue reading The Whirlwind Adventures of Murrays: Snowbird Edition
CPR Awareness
I tend to shy away from writing posts that concern another person’s ongoing health issues. I wouldn’t want to intrude where I don’t belong. But after watching Damar Hamlin’s collapse during the Bills-Bengals game, I felt strongly compelled to write about something that, as a nurse, is very important to me. I want to start … Continue reading CPR Awareness
Sew Lovely
My blog post sits untouched, and I hate it. But between work, family going-ons, and my latest project, I’ve barely had time to think. So now that I have found a few spare moments to gather my writing thoughts, I really would like to share a little bit about my project. Ever since my grandmother … Continue reading Sew Lovely
Summer Fun Part 2
As a follow up to my last post, I am indeed trying to enjoy every last drop of my summer. Unfortunately, the alternating bouts of heat and rain seem to have squashed our hopes for a camping trip. We've been managing to have lots of fun other ways though! We have certainly been taking advantage … Continue reading Summer Fun Part 2
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