Plans Are For Chumps

Yesterday (Friday) was my almost 15-year-old son’s first high school football game.  His team was playing an ‘away’ game roughly 250 miles from where we live.  (The price we pay for living in a ‘homeschool unfriendly’ community – driving our kids for opportunities.)  And even though he’s been telling me for a couple weeks it was extremely unlikely that as a Sophomore he would see any play time, I was excited about going and watching him and cheering for his team. Continue Reading

My Spirit Animal is a Dachshund

Georgie P.

The Urban Dictionary defines the term ‘spirit animal’ as the representation of the traits and characteristics we’d like to have ourselves.  For example, if someone were to identify with a wolf as their spirit animal, they may wish to have more freedom in their life, or better instincts.   Those people feeling a spirit animal connection with cats might be seeking more courage to explore the unknown. I don’t consider myself  to be a particularly mystical or Continue Reading

5 Summer ‘Can’t Live Without’ Items

This post was most recently updated on May 7th, 2016It occurred to me the other day that there are a few items I just can’t seem to get along without, especially in the summer.  I know everyone has a favorite ‘stuff’ list:  A lipstick shade that always makes your smile look fabulous, for example; or a pair of sandals that go with absolutely everything and never, ever make your feet hurt no matter how many laps walked around the fairgrounds.  I Continue Reading

Home Fragrance Showdown!

Hey, Y’all!  Just a quick warning — today’s post might be a little controversial … y’all know how intense the conversation can get when certain topics are discussed.  Here we go … Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot (I mean – A LOT!) of folks where I live jumping on the essential oils bandwagon. Now, I’ve been studying, researching and using essential oils for over 20 years, so I’m well-versed in how absolutely amazing they are. Continue Reading

Candid Candle

This post was most recently updated on July 11th, 2015 I love candles. I also love tart warmers, my essential oils diffuser, potpourri – pretty much anything that makes my home smell good. But candles are my favorite.  The flickering flames appeal to my inner pyro, I think. When I was in college, I worked in a candle shop. I learned a lot from the owner; like the importance of keeping the candle wick trimmed Continue Reading

When Husbands Go Online, Part 2

This post was most recently updated on July 11th, 2015I don’t know, y’all – this may end up being more than two parts! It was a pretty big adventure, so I guess we’ll see how things go … When last we spoke, my darling husband, intrepid internet truck buyer that he is, and I were traveling out of Enid after buying a new summer car.  It was halcyon days, my friends – we had the open road Continue Reading

When Husbands Go Online, Part 1

Sassy Girl

This post was most recently updated on July 11th, 2015I have recently become one of those people. You know, the people you hear talk about how they traveled to other states to buy cars or horses, or who have recently returned from a jaunt to a far flung location to look at real estate?  Well, ‘those people’ are me.  Allow me to explain … As y’all are aware, I enjoy online shopping.  For me, the Continue Reading