I’d never asked my husband about braces. It never came up in any conversations. He’s quiet and only shares when he thinks it is appropriate to share. Me? I’m an oversharer. A chatterbox. I’d regaled my husband with my orthodontia…
Category: Musings on the Home
Getting It Done: A Day in the Office
I’m in and out and in again and then out again for a few and then home again. My neighbors must think I run a delivery service or something. My minivan is in a constant state of motion during the…
Aaaannnd, Scene!
Having a day…you know those days where you can’t hit your stride. You’re not in a crisis. Not stressed out. Just staring at a long to do list and not getting anything done. I’m having a day. The morning started…
Skip Cooking, Get Dinner from @KFC_Colonel [Giveaway]
I’m not a good cook. Don’t let the apron in the photo fool you. Before you say “but, surely you exaggerate?” No, really. I’m a horrible cook. In 22 years of marriage, my husband has said the following words to…
Join the #vpstyle Twitter Party 6/21 9-10 p.m. EST. RSVP Now.
I got this from SheSpeaks…wanted to pass it on to you. I’m reprinting it word-for-word. RSVP using the link below. Thanks! Do you love designer brands such as Versace, Tommy Hilfiger and Catherine Malandrino? Us too – that’s why we’re…
Grocery Savings: The Skinny on #safewayj4u
Couponers and noncouponers alike will want to learn more about a new way to save. What is Just for U? Safeway just introduced Just for U — a new online service for saving on groceries through coupons, deals,…
Green Works Gives Back
Drawing inspiration from nature, artist Mr. Kiji used Green Works cleaners as the medium to create murals in a mundane underpass in Silver Lake, with the hope that the unexpected art exhibit illustrates that cleaning can be beautiful and inspires…
I Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Think…
…I can make it to the end-of-the-school year relatively unscathed. Today is the second to last day of school for all three children. Tomorrow is the last day. I can see the prize. I can practically bite that carrot hanging…
Family Organizer Meets the Online Organizer #aboutone
Aaaarrrggghhh! I’m sorry I can’t help feeling overwhelmed. It’s June. School ends in 4 days. And I’m exhausted. Like many parents, I see the end of the school year as the prize. A dangling carrot if you will. All year…
Spring Clean Everything…Even Carpets? [Giveaway]
There’s that moment. You know the one. The moment when you walk in to a room, look at the carpet, go eewww! I’m sure you have experienced this. In my house, I have this experience every day. You wouldn’t think…
