As much as we love Netflix and watch it way more than cable (why do I even pay Comcast again?), I will always harbor a little twinge of bitterness in my heart for the movie streaming giant. Netflix killed Blockbuster. Now my kids will have no idea what I am talking about when I say that "my water broke at Blockbuster." Six years and 11 months ago, the Hubs and I were … [Read more...]
Is your family ready for Hurricane Season?
Most people that live in North Florida haven't been through a hurricane landfall. Though storms that cross the state from the gulf do affect us and we get "outer bands" of storms that hit further north, most North Floridians don't really know what living through the aftermath of a major hurricane is like. I do. My dad was a single dad of three, stationed on Homestead Air … [Read more...]
3 ways I am paying myself to get rid of my extra stuff!
I have a confession to make. I had grand intentions of becoming less hoardy last winter. I decluttered the house and cleaned. I wrote organization posts. (Like this one and this one). I had to have the clutter gone before the semester started. We had some success. We still use the Kids Pantry and the Art Supplies Ottoman and both areas are still fairly organized. It … [Read more...]
Where the children roam…or don’t
I've been thinking about free range parenting lately. I've read the FAQs and the book reviews. I really, really wish I could be one of those free range moms. It's totally up my alley. How more efficient can I get as a parent, than to have them do everything themselves? Hmm can I be a free range mom as long as the range is inside the house? Of course I can. I rule this … [Read more...]
You should be thankful…My miscarriage story
I saw a quote on Instagram that read "what other people are praying for, you are taking for granted." And this reminded me of my fertility, or rather current lack of fertility. I get exasperated and frustrated at how much work children are. When you are at your wits end while your toddler screams for "the lipstick for my eyelids" at Target, there is someone else within ten … [Read more...]