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24/01/2024

I saw this yesterday on Never Empty Nest and it struck a chord. I remember as my kids were growing, I constantly thought "this is my favorite age." And somehow it seemed that no matter how old they got, I loved that stage as much or more than the last. Parenting college kids is so much fun - far more enjoyable than I ever imagined it would be. But, now looking at my children as adults, I do sometimes long for the days when they were small. Their high-pitched voices, tiny laughs, funny sayings, and how they smelled. Time is definitely the most cruel thief.

19/01/2024

I'm so jealous of the beautiful winter views some of you are getting this week! This photo is from my inlaw's deck in Tennessee! It's so lovely!

05/01/2024

Hey Mickey …

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!!! 2023 was pretty good, to be honest! I’m excited for 2024 - some changes all around, but as a person who loves change - I’m ready!!! Positive mindset, surrounding myself with movers & shakers, & learning to love self-care … let’s do this!!!

28/10/2023

My baby girl is 19 today. She is light, joy, & happiness - and has been every day of her life. Being her mom has kept me on my toes, cost me a fortune. & caused me to laugh so hard I thought I would pass out. I hear myself in her words & see myself in her smile. (Genetics are a wild phenomenon.) To the most driven, humble, & beautiful person in the world - happy birthday. I love you so very much.

04/07/2023

I hope everyone is enjoying the 4th of July with their family and friends!

28/06/2023

My husband and I spent a week at the Hilton Cancun earlier this month. If you are looking for a family-friendly all-inclusive that is CLEAN and has good food ... and lots of opportunity to relax with or without kids - this may be the resort for you. We give you all the details you need to know - rooms, restaurants, pools, and some things we learned once we were on-site!

We traveled to the Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive Resort for seven nights in June 2023. Hear our firsthand experience with the resort: rooms, restaurants, food ...

18/06/2023

This is what it looks like to be an empty-nester. How in the world did we get here so quickly???

17/06/2023

If you are traveling this summer and aren’t using packing cubes - you aren’t living! They not only make it so easy to pack, but on the way home - I flip them. One cube has clean clothes and one has dirty. Then I just carry the one with dirty clothes to the washer & sort! No more needing to wash everything because they’ve been “touching” in your suitcase!

02/06/2023

June is the official start to hurricane season. This photo from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 is a reminder for me to always be prepared and have items in place ... just in case!

19/05/2023

If you are someone that has lost your hair due to chemotherapy with cancer, I thought it might be helpful to see the timeline of how my hair grew back.

When I had to shave my head in March 2020, I had no idea what to expect for regrowth. All I knew was that I wanted it to come back. So, let’s take a look at how my hair grew back over time.

Post-Chemotherapy – Hair Regrowth If you are someone that has lost your hair due to chemotherapy, I thought it might be helpful to see the timeline of how my hair grew back. When I had to shave my head in March 2020, I had no idea what to expect for regrowth. All I knew was that I wanted it to com...

13/05/2023

I hope you have the best day!

11/05/2023

I love to travel and I'm so thankful that I get to do it often. Work and a very active life following my kids has helped me to see the world and jet set away from home at least once a month if not more! Using apps to keep track of my "comings and goings" is a necessity and one that I can't live without. There's no sense in carrying a folder around with all of your paperwork when technology can put it all in the palm of your hand.

Top 5 Travel Apps I love to travel and I’m so thankful that I get to do it often. Work and a very active life following my kids has helped me to see the world and jet set away from home at least once a month if not more! Using apps to keep track of my “comings and goings” is a necessity and on...

09/05/2023

Hulu has so many shows that I love. Shows that I haven’t seen in YEARS!!! Turning them on while I’m cleaning on the weekend or watching them while relaxing in the bath is so fun!

Desperate Housewives, Designing Women, Brothers & Sisters, Ally McBeal, and The Golden Girls - they take me back!

What I’m Watching – May 2023 As much as I’m tempted to cut cable, I just can’t seem to take the plunge. I’ve had cable television my entire life so it’s hard for me to imagine life without it. And, although I do relish in change, something about putting the fate of my TV time at risk jus...

08/05/2023

One of the biggest surprises to me, when I was going through cancer, was my reaction to losing my hair. Cancer hair loss was by far one of the most traumatic parts of the journey.

My doctor advised that with the type of chemo that I was taking, I could expect my hair to begin thinning and falling out around Day 10 after my first treatment. And she was right - almost to the exact hour.

Read more about what it's like on the day that a cancer patient has to shave their head.

Cancer & Chemotherapy – My Hair Loss Story One of the biggest surprises to me, when I was going through cancer, was my reaction to losing my hair. Chemotherapy hair loss was by far one of the most traumatic parts of the journey. My walk through cancer treatment was at the start of the pandemic. I ...

05/05/2023

"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat." - Laura Ingalls Wilder

03/05/2023

It is so easy to cook an entire chicken in the crockpot - and it's cheap! I do this often and bag the chicken to use for salads, tacos, sandwiches, or anything else that could use a little protein! It takes minimal effort and saves so much time. Did I mention how inexpensive whole chickens are?

Step 1 - use a crockpot liner (a lifesaver);
Step 2 - slice onions to put on the bottom. You won't taste the onion, it really just keeps it from sticking;
Step 3 - place your chicken on top of the onions;
Step 4 - season the skin of your chicken. For me this changes up every week, but most of the time I use Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Pepper, and a few slices of cold butter on the top.
Step 5 - stick a lemon in the guts (no necessary, but it adds a great flavor)
Step 6 - add in about 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth - just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. This will help the chicken stay moist and create steam.

Cook on low for 8 hours and shred with a fork or slice! Place in a gallon bag and use as you need it!

01/05/2023

Happy May!!! There's nothing better than the promise of spring!

01/12/2022

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Welcome to December!!!

03/11/2022

Opens On November 19th in Come Experience The Magic Of The Season! THE IMMERSIVE NUTCRACKER, A WINTER MIRACLE

Immersive Nutcracker is an ideal family outing, featuring whimsical animated characters alongside footage of professional ballet dancers. This joyful 30-minute immersive experience is an ideal outlet to introduce young children to the art of ballet and the captivating storytelling that often accompanies it. Set to the sweeping music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Immersive Nutcracker encompasses visitors in over 500,000 cubic feet of projections composed of over 1 million frames of video, curating a grand immersive display that relays the tale of The Nutcracker
from opening to finale. The projection features beloved scenes set to their classical scores like "The March of the Toys," "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and more.
Family packs are 10% off per ticket and must be purchased in bundles of four tickets or more. For more information, visit immersive-nutcracker.com. Follow the exhibit on Facebook and Instagram .

Save 10% Off Family Packs to The Immersive Nutcracker - Tickets for The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle start at $29.99 and are now on sale. Family packs are 10% off per ticket and must be purchased in bundles of four tickets or more.
Visit https://www.immersive-nutcracker.com/ for more information and tickets.

31/05/2022

14/07/2021

One thing we are loving this summer is our grill! Are you Team Gas Grill or Team Charcoal?

21/06/2021

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16/06/2021

I'm following and prepping for next week - Amazon Prime Days! I have cultivated a lot of buys for college students since that's high on my personal radar. What are you looking to buy?

09/06/2021

09/06/2021

This incredible kid is 18 years old today. He is stronger than he knows and more loved than he will ever comprehend. The blessing of being chosen as his mom will never be lost on me. The road before him is one that dreams are made of, and although I'm sad to see this chapter of life end -- I'm even more excited to see all he is set to accomplish! Happy birthday, Avery. I love you more than life itself.

07/06/2021

Are you a pool person or a beach person?
✔️ I'm a pool person, preferably a pool by the beach!

17/05/2021

I can’t wait to see in the theater!

10/05/2021

I stayed up until 3:30am working on a video project for my son's graduation. I'm going to need ALL THE CAFFEINE today!