#hydratefortheholidays: Why? & Tip #1 – Declutter
Christmas in October?! “Ahhhww!...” I couldn’t stop the audible groan. “I can’t believe it.” “What?” my son riding shotgun looks up. “Christmas lights. Already. Up and on!” We were on our way to pick up his brother from practice. “Wow,” even he was taken aback. “Has...
Warning Signs – More than a Safety Measure
The weather in Dallas has been a tiny bit crazy of late. Our summer had so much fun, it decided to stay way beyond it's welcome, refusing to leave until recently. The third week of October was the first week of Fall without 90+ degree weather. Not only have we...
Fifty equals Freedom
Yesterday was my birthday. And according to many of my very heart-warming and wonderful Facebook/text/email/phone messages (thank you for ALL the b-day love!!), it's a "landmark day." Yes, I'm 50. Though fifty could feel old (I must admit I’ve had a few moments...
Re-Purposed School Supplies
As long lines, endless forms and other back-to-school pressures weigh heavily on the minds of kids and parents alike, it's time to start searching for ways to dial it down. So, in the aisle during one of our multiple trips to Office Depot, amidst eye-rolls, audible...
So-long Lazy, Hazy… Hello Crazy
Like a blast of arctic air, the end of summer has smacked us in the face - leaving us stunned, feeling like the Bullet Train has literally hit and run. (Can someone get the license plate on that thing?!) Good-bye lazy, hazy days of summer. Hello crazy,...