What Are Our Children Learning in School?
To all of the teachers out there. Before I start to rant, I want you to know that I value what you do. I appreciate the time and thought...


Appreciating My Shag
I live in a rental. A rental that I absolutely love! My house was built in the 50’s not much has changed over time except a slow update...


Carrots in Containers
This weekend I am starting my container garden. Yay! I usually plant a conventional garden however this year we are in a new-to-us home...


Is failure ever an option?
Ummmmm... yes of course it is. Failure, struggle and disappointment are the common denominators in success. At 34, I had been married for...


The Mechanic and I Part 2
You can start our courting and marriage story at "The Mechanic and I Part 1" Continued......My father owns his own business. The mother...


Why I Gave Up My Moisturizer
I grew up with a mother that made sure I started wearing moisturizer around 12. The I also was taught the heavier the moisturizer the...


What is retinol, retinoid and retinoic acid?
Retinol products are everywhere. These products are often clouted as the “most effective” for aging skin, “great for acne” or “reduces...


What if my child doesn't fit in?
I don’t know. What if he doesn’t? I can only share my own experience. My children are not in sports. This may not seem like that big of a...


The Good Son
I want to address a fallacy that I often see and hear. In fact, probably almost no one will agree with this post. As an observer and...


Quick Summer Looks
There is nothing more annoying in the summer than taking over an hour to get ready. I just want to get outside, get on with my day and...

