The House is Quiet — Perhaps Too Quiet
bySchool is in full swing and this year my youngest started kindergarten — as you might imagine, I soaked up every moment this summer….
Our Family
Do they ever stop eating?
bySo summer is in full swing here and I’m ready to lose my mind. I love LOVE my kids and having them home, but…
You can do anything* with YouTube!
byA couple of weeks ago our car air conditioner decided that it hated me and was going to take a vacation. It came back…
Sometimes Life Sucks
bySorry for the delayed update, things have been insane here. After a week of searching, praying and hoping, we found our beloved Cappy. Tragically…
A Move & A Lost Dog
byI wanted to let you all know that I have not run off, just sadly busy. We were all packed up and ready to…
It’s Official : We’re Moving!
byI was born in the corner of Ohio that no one has ever heard of. It’s rural, generally boring and about two hours from…
She’s Three & I’ll Be Turning 30!
byHoly crap peoples! My baby girl is three today and I can’t believe it. It seems like just yesterday we were awaiting her arrival,…
10 Things to Do BEFORE a Power Outage
byAfter a long, HOT 122 hours, we have electricity once again. We would like to thank everyone that sent thoughts, prayers and well wishes….
Living Off the Grid
byYou may have already seen my updates of Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, but if not the big news is that we haven’t had electricity…
#OperationIceCream&Bubbles
byWhen I woke up yesterday my four year old daughter turned to me and said, “Today we are going to go somewhere to get…
Happy 4th Birthday!
byI cannot believe that our girl is four years old today! She came to us suddenly at 7 weeks premature and never slowed down….
Ladybugs = Free Babysitters
byOur children love ladybugs! G will spend hours watching them, following them around with pieces of paper to pick them up, and then squeal for me…
“I love you ALL day!”
byIf you have kids, you know that they like to eat…. ALL day. With three children, I feel like I’m constantly grabbing food and…
Happy Birthday to My Heart
bySeven years ago you made me a mommy. I have no idea how seven years have slipped past us. It seems like just yesterday…
Happy Holidays!
byThe holidays are here for most of us and our lives are busier by the day. Before we are all whisked away to enjoy…
Wordless Wednesday: Little Mommy
byL & ‘Baby’ , G & Mommy – circa April 2010
We’re A Bunch Of Co-Sleepers
byIn light of the controversial campaign by the Milwaukee Health Department (as seen to the right), I would like to share my thoughts and…
Who benefits from this?
byI was upset by a newsletter sent home by my son’s school principal last week. The first thing I read was that our school…
My thoughts on The Greater Good
by***By popular demand, this is going to be available until Wednesday November 9th to view for free*** I spoke to you earlier in the…
How did you become #Green?
byI have to admit that being eco-friendly was not always a part of my life. Honestly, growing up, I thought that crushing cans, boxes…
I have a diaper problem.
byIf you have a child that keeps a diaper on, I am so jealous! Our first daughter was always taking her clothes off, but…
I have fallen in love.
byWhen I was in junior high I played basketball and ran track. I haven’t really done much since. My version of staying in shape…
Happy Birthday G!
byI want to take a moment to say Happy Birthday to my sweetheart. She is two years old at this very moment. I cannot…
Happy Birthday L
byI can’t believe our little girl is three today! Thank you sweetheart for all of the light you bring to our lives <3
Happy Birthday E
byTo the most beautiful and amazing son, Happy 6th Birthday my little astronaut!
Happy Birthday Baby Girl
byI know it’s not exactly related to all things eco-friendly, but she is my light. Happy Birthday Sweetheart, just now – at this moment…
Country Roads
byGrowing up I moved a round a lot. Not much was constant. My Nana always was, and still is. There are times in life…