When it comes to birthdays, I am firm believer in celebrating the heck out of them. Why not take the opportunity to completely relish in the accomplishments of the previous year and the new opportunities that are coming your way? It’s your own personal New Years. I don’t just feel this way about my… Continue reading Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank
Tag: Relationships
2016 Summer Recap
As we head into the Labor Day Weekend, I think it’s all but official- summer is over. I have to say that I had a great summer. It was full of new experiences and lots of fun. At the beginning of this summer, I made a promise to try one new thing everyday. Although I… Continue reading 2016 Summer Recap
Mini Adventure: Dodger Game with my Dad
Some weekends stand out as ones that you’ll remember years into the future. I have to say, this weekend will most definitely be one of those for me. I spent the weekend going down to Los Angeles to see a Dodger baseball game with Dad. Although this isn’t the first baseball game I’ve seen… Continue reading Mini Adventure: Dodger Game with my Dad
Being Real With Real Girlfriends
When I’m struggling with something in life, I almost always turn to my husband. He’s my best friend, and most definitely knows me best. Even when the problem is with each other, we generally talk it out (or at times yell it out) instead of venting to friends or family. But despite having a… Continue reading Being Real With Real Girlfriends
College Bound Part II- Saying Goodbye
As I mentioned on Friday, my stepdaughter is now officially a freshman in college. This weekend we moved her down to her school, California State University, Long Beach, and helped her get settled into her dorm. To be totally honest, it was way more emotional than I thought it was going to be. And… Continue reading College Bound Part II- Saying Goodbye
Becoming an empty nester | Stepdaughter goes to college
I am super blessed to have two amazing stepkids. Aidan is 20 and starting his third year at Chico State, and Maura is 18 and starting her freshman year at Long Beach State. My husband and I got together over 13 years ago, when the kids were just 5 and 7. They have always been… Continue reading Becoming an empty nester | Stepdaughter goes to college
What I’ve Learned From My Sister
My little (and only) sister turns 30 today. That is so crazy to me. She’s Colleen, my little sister, how can she be 30?? Well as Aaliyah sang, Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, and my sister embodies that truth. She may have entered adulthood long ago and must take care of the responsibilities that… Continue reading What I’ve Learned From My Sister
Date Nights (or Days!)
I’m a firm believer in date nights. I feel like so many couples discount the importance of blocking out a few times a month- yes a month- to go on a date. And I get it- lots of couples with young kids can’t image going out just the two of them to have some fun.… Continue reading Date Nights (or Days!)
When we were wrong, promptly admitted it
Over the past 4+ years of being sober, I have learned countless life lessons and many simple (and not so simple) ways to make my life better. The one that stands out the most today is Step 10, in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which states: Continued to take personal inventory, and when we… Continue reading When we were wrong, promptly admitted it