Spring Break is something ALL kids are excited about. Yes, even homeschool kids. Many people think that homeschooling is just sitting around in your PJ’s all day playing video games with your on line friends. Sure, for some homeschooling families, that’s life… but not us. We’re pretty much focused on […]
Wake up, grab a brush and put a little makeup!
Here are a few of my general “rules” for usingcolor on your skin. Your face is a blank canvas. Like a great painter or makeup artist, it’s a good idea to understand a little bit about color theory. Things to remember: light colors bring things forward deeper tones set things back matte works […]
Would you go MEATLESS for Lent?
Those who know me, are aware that I like to eat. I love a good medium rare steak. Josh makes delicious marsala chicken. Oh sushi, how I’ll miss you. I can sear scallops that would make chef Gordon Ramsey a very proud man. And then there’s BACON, Oh bacon how […]
Outlook Good! #manifest
Month #2 is nearing an end. Goodbye February, you’ve been grand. WOW 2019, so many new doors and opportunities, combined with a new goals and projects, have graciously presented themselves to me over the past two months. Whether one or 2 or three, or even NONE of these gifts ever […]
Abundance Mentality
OK, so I’m LOVING the Ariana Grande song 7 Rings. Of course, I love to sing along; And knowing all the words help. The lyrics speak to the tune of having money to get whatever you want, whenever you want it. “I see it, I like it. I want it, […]
These are a few of my favorite things!
I thought for this week’s post I’d make a little list of the things I love. Definitely in the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day. With that, Happy V’day. I love that you’re reading this! So in absolutely no particular order, here are some THINGS that I love: the way the […]
Review of Imperfect Produce
I love shopping for groceries. Is that weird? Maybe it’s because I have 2 amazing H-E-B grocery stores near my house. (People in TX know what I’m talking about.) But what does that all have to do with Imperfect Produce? Well, back in December, a new home delivery service became […]
Homeschooling a Pre-teen
We’ve been home schooling since the kiddo was three. She’s never attended a traditional education environment, and hasn’t stepped a toe into a public school . We’ve always used our world around us as a constant stream of things to learn. When the kiddo was younger, it seemed easier to […]
When did I become a middle-aged woman?
Over the years, I’ve settled into this “middle-aged” life and have become less personally driven. I’ve never liked the word settle, yet I do feel… unsettled. Now I’m in the process of figuring out the WHY. Recently, I took some time between my jencation winter 2018 and the new year, […]
A Helpful and Real Honest LetterJoy Review
I find it odd. When searching for actual customer reviews & testimonials for LetterJoy, there aren’t many. I WONDER WHY? If you haven’t heard about LetterJoy, it’s a subscription letter service that sends one historic letter a week to your mail box. Their tag is something like: “History’s best letters […]