Today I did something that I rarely ever do. Something that if given the choice, I would never ever do.
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Life
Delicious Sunday Dinner
For many families, Sunday dinner is a big deal and perhaps the best meal of the week. I have been so swamped with my school schedule/kids/house and my helper/husband has been out of town for the last three weeks. As a result of double the workload but not double the hours in the day, I have barely been able to get dinner on the table, let alone get an awesome dinner on the table.
“Not tonight”, I said to myself as my taste buds were screaming for something a little more satisfying than macaroni and bleh. As you could see from my Instagram story, this dinner was the exact opposite of “bleh” and I am so happy to share it with you guys! Our main dish was chicken breasts in the most mouthwatering white wine mushroom sauce, perfect creamy parmesan risotto topped with more delectable parmesan, and brussels sprouts with bacon – your new favorite side dish!
How to make a busy board for little ones
Our little Lilly is so inquisitive these days – as are most babies and toddlers! Her current interests include light switches, outlets, cords and other potentially dangerous things around the house! To satiate her curiosity and help feed her rapidly growing brain, Nate and I decided to combine all her favorite dangerous things in a safe way for her to explore. I give you …… the busy board!
Happy 6th Anniversary!
Today – June 23rd, 2018 – marks 6 years that Nate and I have had in wedded bliss!
Ok that might be a stretch. Anyone who is married can pretty much agree that marriage takes work, lots of work. Hard work.
But is all the hard work worth it?
Yes. Every. Single. Time.
The Perfect Summer Dress – National Harbor, MD
Father’s Day weekend was full of summer fun! Saturday was spent at the pool and Sunday was spent at a fun little place called National Harbor.
How To Be There For Long-Distance Loved Ones
Living far away from friends and family isn’t always that great. Loved ones miss out on births, parties, awards ceremonies, recitals, graduations, baptisms and all the little moments that make life so incredibly sweet. With family in Ohio and us living in Maryland (for now), we are at least closer than we have been for the last few years. Still, schedules don’t always permit even a quick weekend visit.
A New Perspective On Rainy Days.
What this winter lacked in snow, this spring has made up for in rain! However, the few days of clouds, thunder and the wet stuff that we’ve had lately is nothing compared to the weeks and sometimes months of rain that we would get growing up in Ohio.
Back then, I couldn’t stand rainy days. I would always feel so disappointed waking up to a dark gray day. I could never find the energy or positivity to appreciate anything about rainy days, and just saw the rain as a hindrance to living life to the fullest.
5 Ways to Find Motivation to Get the Job Done.
Attending college online while being a stay-at-home mom, moving to three different states and running a house (and now, planning our dream vacation!) certainly comes with its challenges. I need to be self-motivated and organize my day or nothing is getting done. It’s also very easy to get distracted by all the things that need taken care of around the house like organizing, cleaning, decorating; and things I’d rather be doing like playing with the kids, being outdoors, or online shopping (my kryptonite).
With all of these distractions and a full to-do list, it’s easy to lose motivation to sit still and get school or work done, but when I have an assignment due or tons of reading ahead of me I use a few strategies to break the distraction and find the motivation to get the job done. So here it is, a list of the 5 ways to find motivation to get the job done!
A New Beginning
It’s day one of being a blogger…can I call myself that yet? With a head full of ideas and a stomach full of excited little butterflies, I am so ready to open up my world and share the best bits of life with you!
Though you’re joining me on a journey that began almost 6 years ago when I married Nate, the best is still yet to come. Which is precisely why I started this blog – to keep friends and family in the loop even though sometimes we’re hundreds or thousands of miles apart! Such is military life though, and I’m not complaining!
