Six months ago I began a journey. A mama of three little boys about to pack up and follow her husband across the country into the unknown… and boy, was it unknown. I wouldn’t have thought that it would take six months to finally feel like I was “home.” Our original plans had us settledContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: The Final Chapter”
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Six Tragic Stories… Plus 100,000 more
I’ve avoided writing on this for so long. I’ve had thoughts. I’ve had strong feelings. I’ve had deep concerns. But I was determined not to touch this one with a ten foot poll unless I had something truly helpful to say. I don’t have a medical background. I’m not a nurse or doctor or aContinueContinue reading “Six Tragic Stories… Plus 100,000 more”
A Month With No Microwave
Ok, from my brief research it would seem that it’s heavily debated as to whether or not microwaves are harmful to your health. I can’t say I’ve done enough research to know all there is to know on the topic. Not by a long shot. All I know is this: most of my “crunchiest” friendsContinueContinue reading “A Month With No Microwave”
How To “Polish A Turd”
We knew from before we moved in that our main bath was in need of some intense TLC. When I put up a sneak peak post on Facebook and had the nerve to refer to this as a “remodel”, I was quickly reminded by my husband that this was no remodel. Derek wanted NOTHING moreContinueContinue reading “How To “Polish A Turd””
MN to NC: Wrong Turns, Basement Floods, and Monster Spiders
This is a journal of sorts. So sometimes (like today, for instance) it’ll just be random stories and memories I’ll want to look back on. Sometimes it’s not going to follow any particular pattern or connect to the previous blog… I’m just trying to fill you in on the interesting parts of this adventure. YouContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: Wrong Turns, Basement Floods, and Monster Spiders”
MN to NC: Reno Update!!!
OK, y’all! So, I know it’s been a minute since I gave an update. It becomes a wee bit of a problem when you move into your house but can’t get internet to it for a couple weeks. (Though… that has a beautifully disconnected upside as well, I must say). Anyway, I’m currently “phone blogging”ContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: Reno Update!!!”
MN to NC: My DIY (Destroy It Yourself) Project!
Some people in this life are complete and total DIY (Do It Yourself) champs. They look, they see, they grab the necessary supplies and they CONQUER! People like my husband, for example. He can do everything. One little Youtube tutorial and they absolutely crush it! But did you ever run across someone that really WANTEDContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: My DIY (Destroy It Yourself) Project!”
MN to NC: The Big Day Is Finally Here!
Today is a BIG day, y’all! Like a huge day! Today was the day we closed on our house!!!! And maybe let’s just talk about today. We could just skip the craziness of everything leading up to today. Let’s not talk about the fact that we were supposed to close Thursday, leaving us a fourContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: The Big Day Is Finally Here!”
MN to NC: Adventures In The Waiting
This has probably been one of the strangest summers of my life. What was supposed to be two weeks at my grandparents home in North Carolina before moving to our home in Tennessee, has turned into two MONTHS at my grandparents home while we house hunted, finally found and are now waiting to close onContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: Adventures In The Waiting”
MN to NC: My “Self-Care” Dilemma
Y’all, it’s been a long three months. Let me shoot straight with you for a moment. I’m tired. I’m really, really tired. Right now I feel defined by fatigue, exhaustion, impatience and irritability. I’m easily angered, I’m lacking gumption, and I’m tired of making decisions. I’m sick of packing, unpacking, packing, waiting, getting excited, gettingContinueContinue reading “MN to NC: My “Self-Care” Dilemma”
My Family Freedom 