Do I live in Pennsylvania? No. I do not. In fact I live over 500 miles away and yet the words of a representative there struck a major nerve for me. Partially because I know that decisions in one state will undoubtably filter out to other areas of the country, but mainly because the words of Representative Wendy Ullman made me remember a very sad moment in my life. She said that my miscarriage was View Post
10 Buffalo Plaid Decor In Farmhouse Style
Happy fall y'all! I just cannot stop saying that. Fall is by far my favorite season and buffalo plaid just screams fall to me. The look of farmhouse style does as well. Here are a few buffalo plaid decor ideas that are perfect for fall! 10 Buffalo Plaid Decor In Farmhouse Style Fall home decorating made easy! 16x72 Buffalo Plaid Table Runner - made of 100% Luxe Cotton Sateen that is wrinkle View Post
40% Off Armani Exchange At Macy’s
This post is sponsored by Savings.com - Christmas is just one week away. Are you finished with your shopping yet? I think I'm almost finished. Okay I still have a few things to pick up, but I feel like I'm spent out. Good thing there's a one day sale going on right now at Macy's AND Armani Exchange is included! Armani Exchange Macy's One Day Sale There are so many great options to choose View Post
Family History Is Dandy
So on Tuesday I decided to take my kids on a family history tour of sorts here in the Lou. The Valley Park area to be most specific. Just 5 miles from our home. Glad we went out on our excursion earlier in the week because this was Valley Park just yesterday: KMOV.com And today we wait for the waters to recede as the Meramec River has finally crested. KMOV.com The majority of Valley View Post
The Time That Star Wars Broke The Internet
Once upon a time the fans of Star Wars broke the internet. Tens of thousands of them descended upon the world wide web to purchase tickets and were met with longer than normal wait times. Sessions timing out. The unfortunate selling out of the coveted midnight showing. Only so many can attend and few are chosen. It's just the way things are. Star Wars is a need for most and only so many View Post
Womens Leggings As Low As $5.99 Each!
Disclosure for this womens leggings deal: This posting contains affiliate links (which mean I earn a percentage of the sale) but all opinions are strictly my own. 'Tis the season of womens leggings! The fall weather is upon us and the time to bring out those fall wardrobes. What's your favorite fashion wear for the fall? I personally love sweaters. They are just so comfy. For a few years View Post
We Bought a House: The New House
Okay, guys, two things (really there are like 17 things I could talk about, but we'll start with 2!). First, I'm having laptop issues so that's why I haven't blogged in what seems like the longest time. Second, My Man J and bought a new house! Well okay, we're buying a new house. Closing should happen in the middle of August. It feels so far away, but so close too. Like two weeks! Yeah! Since View Post
Homemade Sausage Recipe
I was a bad girl last week. Instead of working on my weekly post early, I wasted my time binge-watching Star Trek: DS9 and planning my Lady Sif cosplay for next year's Comic Con. Seriously though, Sif is awesome. She's fierce, strong and beautiful and her outfit is practical and modest. Win win here! I am SO going to rock that armor... as soon as I learn how to work with worbla... However, View Post
Growing With Grammar Review and Giveaway
Summer vacation has reached it's halfway point in our house. The kids are bouncing off the walls, scout camp is over, and I am gearing up for the next school year. That is a task in and of itself! Putting together lesson plans, scheduling subjects and finding new programs to replace the ones that didn't work last year... Sometimes I wonder why I put myself through this every year! It is definitely View Post
I Love Taking Pictures
I don't know what my deal is this week but I can't seem to sleep in past 6:45 a.m. It's so frustrating. Mostly because I love sleep and dreaming. However, instead of laying in bed trying to fight it for the hour and half before my kiddos wake up I've been trying to take advantage of it. This early morning in particular I did a bit of soul searching. View Post