I recently decided to try my hand at using power tools. I have always found them interesting, but thought they would be really hard to use. I was completely wrong. The biggest thing is just making sure you have done your measurements and cuts correctly. If you do not measure and cut carefully and…
DIY Toilet Tray
I have recently discovered how much I love making things. Ladies, power tools aren’t just toys for the men; they are for us too! I decided to start with a small project for my first one using only scrap wood. I have a pile of old picket fence pieces and some other lumber in my…
I Will Never Hold You In My Arms….
***Trigger warning**** October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. This has taken me a long time to pen down because it has been so hard, but I felt like this was a good way to remember and help me process some of it at…
Eat the Cupcake
Last night my husband told our 8 year old to “eat the cupcake.” Literally. How many times do you say that to your kids especially close to bed time? You know what, moms and dads, there’s nothing wrong with letting your kids have sweets before bed sometimes or before dinner or as a snack. It’s…
Perspective
Sometimes, okay, most of the time, it’s our perspective about a situation that needs to change. When we begin looking at things in a different light, it can have the biggest impact. For instance, look at the background of this picture. I can choose to see it as dull, absolutely terrible, and in desperate need…
Mama Needs a Little Meal Help
I don’t know about you, but I can sometimes use a little help from time to time with meals. Life can be so busy, and I can get in such a rut that I don’t feel like even thinking about it or have any idea what to fix. Mamas, that doesn’t make you a bad…