How to Work With What You’ve Got

One of my favorite hobbies (much to my husband’s chagrin) is upcycling furniture. (I’m one of those people who sends my husband to the curb on trash day to pick up people’s discards so I can make them pretty!) We’ve done several pieces over the last few years and it just feels good to put a new coat […]

How Can I Help my Daughter not Become a Mean Girl?

A few days ago, I shared my story of that time I was a mean girl. (If you  missed it, you can read it here.) It is part of my story that I am not proud of, and I want to work in every way possible to prevent my daughters from becoming mean girls. So […]

That time I was a Mean Girl

Last month on my road trip with my college roommate we watched the movie Mean Girls. Yes, I know, we’re so sophisticated. Can you believe I was a teenager in the 90s and never had seen it before? Anyway, it brought to mind that time I was a mean girl. When I was in 8th […]

Our animal whisperer

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PetsLoveBeyond #CollectiveBias Our Allie girl is what we call an animal whisperer. It all began on the 4th of July when she was only 4. We were at a fireworks display in Houston along with hundreds of thousands […]

Saving on Electricity Costs ($75 giftcard offer!)

Oh my word it is SO hot here in Texas! I’m so very thankful for having air conditioning (seriously, it’s like in my top 10), but we all know that leads to increased electricity bills. That’s why I’ve come up with a few tips for saving on electricity costs this summer. Turn up the thermostat This […]

Hacks to Make Summer Easier

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AHugeSale #CollectiveBias #Randalls Y’all. I CANNOT believe summer is over for some of you already. We have about three more weeks left and I want to soak up every last minute. One hack I learned this summer (only […]

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