Last Thursday we headed out early in the morning to begin our 12 hour drive from South Carolina to New Jersey. This was another edition of #RefereeWifeLife as Paul refereed a basketball tournament in Atlantic City! Our first stop was the Virginia welcome center and I couldn't resist getting our picture here! We opted for… Continue reading Trip Recap: South Carolina to New Jersey and back!
Category: Enjoying The Journey
5 On Friday: Summer Survival Tips!
Hi friends! I hope you had a great week and a fun July 4th! Summer is here and right now the name of my game is survival. Summer heat is in full swing and will be until at least the end of September, so I do everything I can to stay cool. I know I… Continue reading 5 On Friday: Summer Survival Tips!
Mid-Year Goals Check-In!
I created my goals for 2018 as big-picture items that spring from the major areas of my life. From that, I created a spring bucket list with some practical things to help me work toward those goals. Today I'm checking in to evaluate how I did with those bucket items. Here we go! plan a… Continue reading Mid-Year Goals Check-In!
Let’s Talk About Hand Lettering – Practicing and Sharing!
In the last year I've taken up an interest in hand lettering. It's something that surprised me (if it's possible to surprise yourself!) because I'm not crafty or artistic in the least! Most of the time things like crafting, painting or even cutting something out cause me to end up sweaty and mad. Not even… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Hand Lettering – Practicing and Sharing!
Mother’s Day Recap {2018}
I got to spend Mother's Day weekend with my Mom! It's been quite a few years since we were together for Mother's Day, and it was so nice to have my parents stay with us over the weekend. After church I planned a summery brunch (with, as I learned the hard way, too many things… Continue reading Mother’s Day Recap {2018}
How To Choose A Wedding Gift That Won’t Be Returned {my favorite registry items!}
It's wedding season which means many of us will be headed to Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target or Amazon to purchase things from someone's registry. When you choose a gift off someone's registry, don't you silently wish that your gift will be one they keep and enjoy - and not something they cash in for… Continue reading How To Choose A Wedding Gift That Won’t Be Returned {my favorite registry items!}
Confessions Of A Former Over-Sharer
Recently I discovered that you can change the privacy settings on individual Facebook albums, and even set them to be viewed only by you. I've been on Facebook since 2006, so a LOT of my pre-blogging life is documented there. At least once a week my Timehop app or the "on this day" notifications in… Continue reading Confessions Of A Former Over-Sharer
Boundaries In Social Media {From My Heart Friday}
Today's post is actually a video - but this topic is one I've been thinking about all week and really wanted to discuss with you! In this "From My Heart Friday" video, I'm talking about boundaries in social media - both ones I've set up for myself and ways I am working to respect boundaries… Continue reading Boundaries In Social Media {From My Heart Friday}
How To Look Your Best On A Budget {Spring Lifestyle Wardrobe}
We are officially into Spring, which means (at least where I live) it's time to put away the winter clothes and start transitioning toward warm weather! I decided to curate a 21(ish) item lifestyle wardrobe for this season like I did last summer and fall - it really makes getting ready so much easier! It's… Continue reading How To Look Your Best On A Budget {Spring Lifestyle Wardrobe}
My Spring Bucket List {2018}
this post contains affiliate links I love setting aside time at the beginning of the season to plan out my bucket list! I don't always do this, but I'm always glad I did. Revisiting my goals and word of the year gave me direction and a good reminder that seasonal goals aren't just about doing… Continue reading My Spring Bucket List {2018}
Come Home For Comfort 