Author Archives: Lara

STOP EATING!

Do you ever have days when you eat everything in the house and you still feel unsatisfied?  And then as you are frantically trying to find your hidden candy stash you scream inside, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING? STOP EATING!!  WHY ARE YOU STILL EATING?!” Even though I normally stay within 5 pounds of my healthyContinue reading “STOP EATING!”

DIY Ladder Shelf

I made a shelf a couple of years ago and LoVe how it turned out.  Recently, my sister wanted one so I was able to take some pictures this time to share the steps with you!  Thanks Sis, for asking me, so I could document this for a post :) I bought (2) 1x4x8 pieces ofContinue reading “DIY Ladder Shelf”

I AM…Hero of the Week

Last week was a time for family gatherings, good food, and being tHankFul for all the good things in our lives.  Well, I’m thankful in a specific way for my sister-in-law’s husband Shawn. Shawn is a lineman so he’s use to risking his life on extended storm breaks.  He has to work through some ofContinue reading “I AM…Hero of the Week”

Christmas Candy Crowd Pleaser

I don’t know how many people have asked me for this recipe.  I wanted to share this with you so you could take something new to your holiday gatherings!  ENjOy! Easy Oreo Truffles 1 pkg (1lb, 2oz) Single Stuffed Oreo’s, crushed 1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese, softened 1 pkg  Chocolate Almond Bark, melted Crush the oreos in aContinue reading “Christmas Candy Crowd Pleaser”

Marriage Can Taste Like Vinegar

{With the support and approval of my husband, I am sharing this with you.  Thanks Babe.} Two weeks ago Doug went on a hunting trip with his college buddies.  I am rarely eXciTed when he tells me he is going to be gone for 3 days, especially since his job requires him to travel soContinue reading “Marriage Can Taste Like Vinegar”

From the Confessional: Eating, Weight and Self-Image

Have you ever found that no matter what “wEiGht” you are, you find yourself either struggling with food, unsatisfied with some area of your body, or feel overwhelmed with pressure to stay skinny after you lost weight (especially if people noticed and made a big deal about it!)? The more women I talk to, theContinue reading “From the Confessional: Eating, Weight and Self-Image”

Can You Relate?

I sat down to clean my indox this week.  After reading some recent emails Robynn and I had written to one another, I wondered if you might be able to eMpaThiZe with some of our topics of conversation: Robynn: “I’m procrastinating this morning. For the past several months I feel like I get into aContinue reading “Can You Relate?”

I Love You Anyway

This past week the phrase “I Love You Anyway” became a popular saying in our house.  I did something that I knew disappointed my husband.  Feeling terrible after I saw the let down on his face I asked, “But you love me anyway, right?”  He replied, “Of CouRse.” Then a few days later, my daughter broke oneContinue reading “I Love You Anyway”

Homemade Christmas Potpourri

I know I shared this a couple of years ago, but I just had to share this again for anyone that may have missed it!  I LoVe this homemade potpourri!  It is super easy to make and will smell up your entire home for the holidays!  Try it out and let me know what youContinue reading “Homemade Christmas Potpourri”