Fuel for the Body & Car (Red Strike & Murphy USA)

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Every morning is a battle for me. This isn't some new development, I'm just not a morning person. Laying in bed until noon would be grand, but that's just not how our society works. For years I've drank Dr. Pepper or coffee in the mornings, trying to get myself going. Since having kids it's been even more difficult. Not only do I have to get *myself* up and ready, but now I have to get two others … [Read more...]

Earning Bread

Lately I've wanted to post on a new DIY or craft-esque idea- but honestly I've not had the time or the energy to do anything. I think my ability to receive inspiration and have excitement has a lot to do with how things are going on in my life and lately everything has been different and a little difficult. Different isn't always bad- but usually when it's different things like hobbies take a … [Read more...]

Good Mom, Bad Mom

IF you happen to have noticed I haven't blogged since Friday it's because my laptop has a nasty virus. I know, I know, I have other computers that I could use but my lap top is like my comfort food, it's warm and cozy and using any other machine just doesn't feel right... Being that I'm trying to be consistent and all I decided to go ahead and post. Even if it feels weird and I don't have my cute … [Read more...]

a birthday brat

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(This was written late last night- I have a rule, I never publish late, late at night until I've looked it over the next day, JUST IN CASE. HAH!) Some times my heart pounds in the moment, of feeling alive inside, like a veil is lifted and I can see MORE than just this life. I used to think that stars were just the pinholes in a giant velvety blackness, keeping the beauty of heaven hidden.  I … [Read more...]