I did something slightly unusual this week. I went to the grocery store without a list.   Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Let’s consider it one of my wild and reckless moments in life.  Who would have thought that little old me would be living dangerously on aisle three? Ladies, it felt GOOD! I had every intention of picking up milk, and a few ingredients for those recipes...

I’m going crazy.  Things are disappearing in the house.  I don’t know about you, but when I start to lose things around the house, then it really makes me crazy until I find what is missing.  I’ve been known to have something in my hand, get distracted by the kids, and leave the item I was carrying somewhere. Surely, everyone has done that a time or two in their lives.  Right? ...

There is always some type of tailgate party going on in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina during football season since three major universities are located in this area.  That would be Duke, N.C. State, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Meet Mr. And Mrs. Wuf. Image Credit They are the beloved mascots for N.C. State University in Raleigh.  This dynamic duo welcomes thousands of...

I sometimes think life is one big race. I rush to get out the door in the morning for school.  I rush to get us to appointments and activities.  I rush to get in the carpool line so I’m not the last parent there.  I rush to get dinner on the table so bedtime won’t be too late.  Rush. Rush. Rush. When I rush, I forget the little things. Not extra kisses or goodbyes.  I remember...

This past week, something ugly got the best of me. I’m not going to show a photo.  I’m not that cruel, but it is an ulcer on the side of my tongue.  It was, apparently, my present following a dental cleaning last week. I don’t blame the dentist, but I will forever associate the timing of the ulcer with that visit.  It could be totally unrelated.  Could be a virus.  Maybe...

I'll Share Two Great Hotels for Two Different Budgets Fall is here, and, in my opinion, it is one of the best times to travel because you can find some great travel deals. Via Pinterest Atlanta, Georgia, would be a great place to visit to enhance your children’s studies in the classroom for a mini-vacation.  Here are five great family fun attractions that my family would love to experience. ...

There is something that you need to know about me.  I like architecture, and real estate. I don't always like to write. Sometimes, I just want to be a vegetable in front of the computer when it is all quiet in the house, and look at houses that are for sale in the area. Source: fmrealty.com via Hinessightblog on Pinterest This house is currently on the market in one of my favorite areas of...

I dashed through Target in shame last week, hoping that no one saw us or, more importantly, heard us. We were on the fruit aisle, and my daughter screamed “Bob-Bob” with excitement.  She was pointing to apple sauce-type fruit pouches, graced with a photo of a yellow kitchen sponge with square pants on it.  I think you may know him as SpongeBob SquarePants. Source: google.com via Hinessightblog...

It can happen.  One wrong move in the morning, and your morning routine goes from smooth sailing to rocky seas.  There could be a battle over shoes, brushing teeth, or what’s on the plate for breakfast. Rocky seas during my morning routine make me nauseous, and it gets my schedule off balance. I don’t know about you, but I want my mornings to be smooth sailing.  Don’t we all? Source:...

Did you happen to see a crazy, middle-aged woman jumping for joy in a church parking lot on Thursday? That was me!  However, I wasn't as graceful as the ballerina. Why was I doing pirouettes? I now have six hours of quiet time to myself in a week. Let's count. Hold those fingers up. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six.  Two days a week, I can fold laundry, run errands alone, read your...

I'm always the last to do things.  You know. The last to have kids.  The last to get on Twitter.  The last to get a new car.  I just hope that I'm the last to kick any type of bucket.  Don't you?  But, let's talk about this new craze, called Pinterest.  My friends have been on Pinterest for months.  I joined several months ago, but didn't know what the $%^*...