Monthly Archives: January 2012

From the Confessional: Financial Denial

I remember 2011 Super Bowl Sunday like it was yesterday.  The game was about to wrap up and I sat in the living room staring at our computer, logging our expenses for the month.  I told Doug what I was woRkiNg on.  He responded by asking, “Lara, WHY do you even do that? We’ve beenContinue reading “From the Confessional: Financial Denial”

{Create Your Own Art Gallery}

Personal art galleries are popular these days.  If you are wanting to create your own art gallery here are some ideas to get you started: Include pictures of places you have been to or places you wish to go to someday. These are pictures I have taken of architecture in my town. Include artwork ofContinue reading “{Create Your Own Art Gallery}”

$ailing The Financial $ea$

I have to AdMiT, I was a little (or a lot) hesitant to write a post about money.  You may have read my earlier post “Broke Was My Goal” where I talked about being a teacher with a financial mess on my hands and how I got out of that mess by taking one small stepContinue reading “$ailing The Financial $ea$”

{Dog Heaven}

MaN’s BeSt FriEnD.  That’s what our dog, Walter, was to my husband, Scott.  They were best buddies.  Sadly, ‘ole Wally went to Dog Heaven yesterday. I say “sadly”.  However, Walter did have a full life.  He was 12 years, 1 month, and 27 days old.  That’s 80-something in human years.  So, he actually lived aContinue reading “{Dog Heaven}”

I Am…An Event Planner

Hidden Live-It List Question:  Have you accomplished one of your “Live-It List” items since January 1?  Please feel free to share what it is, if you wish!!  Click here for “Live-It List” details. •For more “I Am…” stories, click here! •Do you or someone you know have a story that could inspire other women?  WeContinue reading “I Am…An Event Planner”

Cloth Diapers Rock!

Why? 1-Because they save money. 2-Because they keep the earth clean. 3-Because you can reuse them for multiple kids. 4-Because if you get the “one size” they can be worn from birth to 3+years! 5-Because they are cute and now come in adorable colors! 6-Because if you take good care of your diapers you couldContinue reading “Cloth Diapers Rock!”

Leader from Whose Perspective?

Right off the bat I know there are going to be many of you who are going to disagree with me…and that is OK.  This is just my opinion and I don’t expect everyone to feel the same way that I do.  That being said, in light of the recent news coming out of PennContinue reading “Leader from Whose Perspective?”

Are You Afraid of Dying?

I got a call Sunday that my grandma passed way.  Dealing with this type of phone call is difficult.  Initially I was shocked, but it wasn’t until later that I was flooded with all of her mEmoRies.  Moments like that hit you out of nowhere and it seems like no matter what you do, youContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Dying?”

{Freedom To Be “Me”}

Hi Suede Sofa FriEnDs!  Good Monday morning!! It’s been 10 months since Lara and I started this blog and one thing we really endeavor to do it to be real, transparent, and give hope.  Lara says that “LiFe presents our posts.” and I would have to agree.  We try to write about life and all that itContinue reading “{Freedom To Be “Me”}”