I'm a big fan of time well spent. I don't like to waste time deciding what we're going to eat for dinner each night or spend my time making numerous trips to the grocery store each week, I save a tremendous amount of time by simply menu-planning each week. Some weeks are simple, I sit down and write out a quick meal-plan, take it the grocery store, and I'm back home in no time. But (you knew there was a but coming) lately, I've been in this meal-planning and cooking rut. I feel like we eat the same things over and over. I waste time scouring the Internet, I forget about some of my favorites, and my husband is usually asking for anything but chicken by the end of the … [Read more...]
date night jar update and what’s to come
I can't believe it's almost been a year since I posted about the Date Night Jar. I thought it was due for a little update, a few more dates in each of the categories (inexpensive dates, at-home date nights, and the more expensive variety) and I have an exciting new project coming to the blog. I wanted to take some time to answer a few of the questions that I get emailed on a frequent basis. I try to respond to them all, but if I missed you, I apologize. Maybe this will help. If I still don't answer your questions, e-mail me or leave it in the comments. The Date Night Jar mentions Auburn games. Yes, that is Auburn University in Alabama. I had no idea just how many … [Read more...]
12 days of Christmas: Initial Ornaments
This will wrap up the 12 Days series. Can we talk briefly about the fact that I committed to something and managed to follow through? Huge. I've quit diets and workout plans, I even quit my 31 Days series back in October. But I managed to post consecutively for 12 days and complete this series. Maybe this is a sign that I need to make some New Year's resolutions. Nah, I probably won't get that crazy on you. It was a fun series, one I hope to come back to each year. I started this series in a bit of a blogging funk and it has definitely renewed my love for blogging and writing. While it was fun, I'm glad to see it go in some ways. It's time to post about holiday parties and decor … [Read more...]