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”
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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!”
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?”
I’m Not There
Do you ever read our posts or talk to someone and think, I am NOT feeling it or I am NOT there? I have moMenTs like that. Someone may share with me their weight loss journey or new cleaning routine, and in my mind I’m thinking how exercise and cleaning are the last things on myContinue reading “I’m Not There”
ME
The other night my family and I were hanging out after dinner. Doug and my daughter, Leanne, were snuggled up on the couch. I wasn’t really paying attention until I heard Doug ask, “Leanne, what do you want to be when you grow up?” She paused for a second, and then replied, “I want toContinue reading “ME”
I Was Hiding and I Didn’t Know It
A couple of weeks ago my husband had made the oBserVation on how I don’t put things away when I am done using them. I responded the way I always do, “It’s because the kids probably distracted me when I was getting ready to clean up”. That conversation tugged on me for a week. WasContinue reading “I Was Hiding and I Didn’t Know It”
Live-It: Simplify Meal Planning w/ an Easy and Affordable Recipe Book
One of my liVe-iT liSt items is making meal planning more of a priority (but in a way that doesn’t require much work)! If you are anything like me, when you go to your recipes it may look something like this: So how did I fix this problem?! I bought some protective sleeves (made for 5×7Continue reading “Live-It: Simplify Meal Planning w/ an Easy and Affordable Recipe Book”
Live-It: LESS IS MORE
Over the weekend I spoke with a relative who gave me the iDeA to share the “less is more” concept when brainstorming your live-it list. Her new year’s resolution for 2011 was to take at least one photo every, single day. Her Goal was not necessarily to be artsy and super creative, but to simplyContinue reading “Live-It: LESS IS MORE”
Lara’s Christmas DIY Projects
I wanted a ChEaP and EaSy way to decorate my back porch for the holidays. Here is what it normally looks like! I trimmed up our cedar trees for some FREE decor and added some extra ribbon I had around the house. The chair and white table were found in my basement and I used someContinue reading “Lara’s Christmas DIY Projects”
Homemade Hot Chocolate & Live-It List Idea
Is one of your Live-It list items to start a new family tradition? How about putting this YuMmY hot chocolate in thermal mugs for the family to sip on while driving around to see Christmas lights! I bet it would be something the kids would look forward to every year! This homemade hot chocolate recipeContinue reading “Homemade Hot Chocolate & Live-It List Idea”
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