Sunday morning I made my family breakfast. To me, I was going “all out” as I made the kids orange juice from a frozen can and threw together a quick and easy breakfast casserole. For a moment I felt like finding my SuPerMoM cape and attaching it to my p.j’s. “Look at me!” I wasContinue reading “Feeling Like A Failure”
Author Archives: Lara
Making the Best of Human Life…
Let’s face it. Life on earth isn’t always easy. In fact, most of the time is pretty challenging. We deal with job losses, disappointments, cancer, troubled relationships, obesity, death, natural disasters; the list is never-ending. We work so hard in attempt to cReAte and control an ideal surrounding, but nothing will ever be perfect… becauseContinue reading “Making the Best of Human Life…”
Are You Generous?
This year I am trying to put more focus on ways that I can be GeneRouS. If this is an area that you struggle with, the holidays offer plenty of opportunities to GiVe. Offer to help an elderly neighbor with their holiday shopping. Buy a giftcard and give it to a stranger. Have a loveContinue reading “Are You Generous?”
Wait It Out
I don’t know about you, but when I get upset I want to get it off my chest as soon as I can. Let me tell ya, there are diSadvAntaGes to that. I have found that if I speak my mind as the disagreement arises, I usually regret what was said. The other day IContinue reading “Wait It Out”
Pile of Problems
Is life getting you down? Do you feel like you have bigger problems than those around you? Consider this… If everyone were to pile all of their problems into the middle of the room, and you could swap yours out, you’ll probably be in a hurry to grab yours back. The grass is ALWAYS greener. WhenContinue reading “Pile of Problems”
Gift Giving
Believe it or not, this is one that I sTruggLe with. Birthdays, surgeries, baby arrivals and house warming gifts are just some of the few events that leave me defeated due to lack of creative ideas and planning ahead for special moments. Before I continue with my point, it might be helpful to share someContinue reading “Gift Giving”
The Financial Lifesavor
A few years ago I did something that iMpRoVed our financial stress. In addition to tracking our monthly expenses, I made a simple spreadsheet that estimates what our bank account will look like in six months. Whenever I log our monthly expenses, I also update this 6-month sheet (to see an example, click 6-Month Spreadsheet). Continue reading “The Financial Lifesavor”
Did We Make The Right Decision?
It is hard to believe we have been in our new location for about 4 months now. Time has flown and we have savored every second of being here! Still no regrets! The last time I posted about this, I showed you a picture of what the front of our house looked like right after theContinue reading “Did We Make The Right Decision?”
Saved By The Bell
Growing up with all sisters, I never knew what it was like to grow up around boys. When we were bLesSeD with a baby boy over 2 years ago, our world changed forever. I immediately learned how different (but good) life would be with a boy! One of the main differences between Garrett and sister,Continue reading “Saved By The Bell”
Love Letters
I’ve been married for almost 7 years. When I ReMemBer my dating days with Doug, I cherish all of the little notes and letters we gave one another. Call me old fashioned, but there is just something special about seeing how the other person feels on paper. Who doesn’t like a heartfelt love letter?! FastContinue reading “Love Letters”
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