It Could Always Be Worse…Probably

I’ve never really used this blog as a place to discuss the happenings of our lives. I’ve shared fun stories and moments but I really don’t want to turn this space into a whine zone. I have, however, discovered that we are going through some pretty intense stuff right now and maybe it would be therapeutic for […]

Our New Home

We bought a house! We bought a house! For the past year and a half we have been living in a very tiny apartment here in Vermont. When we moved here it was our intention of it being very temporary. But life doesn’t like to follow our rules so here we are. We were finally […]

Compassion and Gratitude – Lessons From the Henrville, Indiana Tornado

I told you guys I was going to visit my family in Indiana. Well, that vacation turned out to be more than we bargained for! While we were there my Mom’s town, Henryville, was hit by an EF4 tornado. We heard that some serious storms were coming our way and since my Mom doesn’t have […]

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Sugar Butter and Rolls Copycat Recipe

I could go to Texas Roadhouse and just eat their rolls with their cinnamon sugar butter. Well…maybe I have. But I mean, come one! That BUTTAH is heaven! YUM! There is no need to embarrass yourself at a public restaurant any longer. Here is a copy cat version that is equally to die for! And […]

The Liebster Award

I received a very sweet email yesterday from Sue of Cake Balls, Cookies and More that just made me smile! She nominated my blog for a Liebster Award! A Liebster Blog Award is a fun way to recognize your fellow bloggers and get the word out about how much you love them! It’s specifically for […]

Sweet Treats From Pinterest

The good part about Pinterest? So many delicious recipes to try! The bad part about Pinterest? I’ve gained 100 pounds. Here are some sweet treats that I have made thanks to the Big P: No Bake Butterfinger Cheesecake from Bakers Royale I usually bake my cheesecakes but I was excited to try a no bake […]

Contentment and Gratitude: The Lesson That Never Ends

The past year we have been living in an 850 square foot, 2 bedroom apartment. Yes, you heard that right. My husband and I and our three BOYS have been squished into this box we call home. To make it better, we are on the second floor. We have to pay $3 a load to […]

Raising Good Citizens…Getting Involved In Your Community!

Thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring my writing. Help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote. Getting involved in the community is a big priority for us. We are bound and determined to teach our kids to […]

Girls For A Change – Show Your Support In One Easy Way!

The following is a post sponsored by Yahoo! Every time someone clicks here to make Yahoo! their homepage, they’re showing their support for Girls For A Change. I was selected for this opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. I’m pretty picky about what sponsored posts I will write. […]

Love and Logic Parenting: Getting Your Kids to Think

 I have been reading and re-reading these super helpful tips from a Love and Logic Insider’s Club email I’ve had in my inbox for weeks now. It’s such good information, I knew you would want to read it! How can we make sure that our kids are doing their fair share of the thinking? How […]