We’re at the halfway point of the 40 Day Water Challenge. I’m not a soda drinker, and I usually order water when I go out to eat, so I wondered if my drink tally would be very high. After 20 days, I’ve already given up 23 drinks for a total of $67 raised! What an eye opener. I was spending way more on drinks than I ever dreamed! Some of…
I don’t know about you, but when I see statistics like “27 million trapped in slavery” and “884 million without access to clean water”, I feel so overwhelmed that I just want to close my eyes, stick my fingers in my ears, and pretend like I never heard anything about it. I can’t fix the world, so what’s the point? I walk around, living life by the golden rule, and…
Lately I’ve been thankful for… Simple snacks. Dreaming of a home with chickens. Impromptu scavenger hunts. Gluten-free cones at Frost. Socks that give me confidence to race. Catching up with an old friend by running 3 miles through the mud. Making new friends by holding hands and getting bruised together. Nourishing colors straight from our garden. Backyard casting practice. New-to-me treasures from the consignment shop (and a little hand trying…
Last week my mom pointed out that the wreath on my front door was a little fall-ish and that I might want to get a spring wreath. I thought that was a great idea, so Leila and I headed to the craft store. I quickly realized that I wouldn’t get out of there for under $40 unless I made my own. I skimmed Pinterest for ideas but OH MY GOODNESS…
Valentine’s day has quickly come and gone–maybe you received everything you’d hoped for, and maybe you didn’t. But either way, a group of us decided that we would continue this month of love by giving away something pretty fancy! Not only will four of you win an amazing prize from the Land of Nod, we also are excited to introduce you to some of the bloggers we love – and…
Happy Valentine’s Day.