Mrs. Orange and Mr. Apple L O V E each other. They make a good couple for numerous reasons. Mrs. Orange appreciates that fact that Mr. Apple puts up with her never-ending eMoTioNs, supports her in wanting to try new things and listens to her even when she’s talking in circles. Mr. Apple loves Mrs.Continue reading “Mr. Apple and Mrs. Orange”
Author Archives: Lara
May Day Tradition
May Day is just around the corner. Do you do anything SpeCiaL to celebrate May Day? For as long as I can remember my mom and dad have had their own May Day tRadiTion. Each spring morning on the first day of May, my dad hand delivers a freshly picked wildflower to my mom. Can’tContinue reading “May Day Tradition”
Compliment Etiquette
How do you respond when someone gives you a compliment? Do you shrug your shoulders, shake your head, start laughing, or just deny that the compliment is true? Have you ever given someone a compliment who responded in this way? How did it make you feel? When I was a camp counselor in college, peopleContinue reading “Compliment Etiquette”
Easter Eggs to Dye For!
Want to try a new way to decorate your Easter eggs this year? My daughter and I used rubber bands! Give it a try! You won’t be disappointed! 1)Boil the eggs and let them cool, then wrap the eggs with rubber bands! 2) Pour boiled water into glasses or bowls. Add food coloring and aContinue reading “Easter Eggs to Dye For!”
New Beginnings
In Kansas, we live in what is known as the tall-grass prairie. When explorers first came to the Midwest they called it the “Great American Desert” because they witnessed hundreds of miles of prairie grass that was as tall as a man on a horse. Each spring, by either lightening or fires intentionally set byContinue reading “New Beginnings”
Rip It Like A Band-Aid
I don’t know about you, but even though spring is here, I’m having a hard time mustering up the energy to do any type of spring cleaning. The weather has been great. The windows are open and a nice breeze is making its way through the house. The aroma from the lilacs my daughter pickedContinue reading “Rip It Like A Band-Aid”
It’s Never Too Late
Well, we are over half way through Lent and I wish I could tell you that this year’s experience was the best one ever. Unfortunately I’ve struggled a bit this year, and to be honest, there is no good excuse why. I always have GOOD intentions throughout the day but life seems to be tooContinue reading “It’s Never Too Late”
Goodbye Joneses! Hello Freedom!
So here’s the truth: I have never considered myself to be a very good writer. When I first started blogging (1 month ago!) it was easy to give up b/c of the following thoughts: What if people think my posts are horrible? What if someone thinks I’m not very SmArT? What if people look atContinue reading “Goodbye Joneses! Hello Freedom!”
Life on a Budget
Let me tell ya, the word “budget” was not in our vocabulary when Doug and I got married 5 years ago. Like many newly married couples we graduated from college, moved to a new city, got good jobs and spent money on the weekends rewarding ourselves for all of our HaRd WorK. BUT about 3Continue reading “Life on a Budget”
Lara’s 6-Month Challenge….Become a trainer
As you know, Robynn and I are starting our 6-month challenges this week. At first I wasn’t sure what I wanted to focus on. I went through the normal list—be a better mom, save more money, exercise more often, etc. It is easy to think of all the surface level stuff when wanting to ACCOMPLISHContinue reading “Lara’s 6-Month Challenge….Become a trainer”
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