I Hate My Face

October 17, 2015

I am confident with everything about me...with one *minor* exception.

I hate my face.

A New Type of Book Club

October 9, 2015

Reading goals and a different take on a book club...who's in?

Minimalism: The Beginning

October 5, 2015

Minimalism is more than decluttering a house. It's wanting less. It's decluttering your mind, your time. Minimalism is finding peace: peace of mind, peace of space, peace of time.

Around Town: Something to See, Do and Eat

September 30, 2015

Looking for some suggestions on what to do in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area? Well, lucky you, I have a few ideas.

The Size of My Heels, the Size of My Confidence

September 28, 2015

It's funny how much a heel size affected how I felt about myself. At first when I wore my flats I felt out of place and like I was "slumming it." I felt like I didn't look as good as when I wore heels. This resulted in my feeling bad about myself and vowing to never wear flats out again. I needed my heels to feel better.

Doorway Goodbyes

September 24, 2015

Two kids, two doorways, two different goodbyes.

Letting Her Go

September 8, 2015

Most importantly, I want my daughter to NOT be a mean girl. I want her to be inclusive and loving. I want her motto to be "Do you want to sit with us?" and not "You can't sit with us."

Minnesota State Fair Preview, Family Activities Edition

August 10, 2015

I've been told I'm a know-it-all. Not about everything, but specifically a know-it-all about the Minnesota State Fair.

Minnesota State Fair Preview, Food Edition

August 7, 2015

In my world it's fair first, then family.

No Kids Allowed

August 3, 2015

It may seem indulgent when you have a family to try to plan a vacation without the kids. It may seem hard, it may even seem unnecessary. But, once you do it, I think you'll see the value in it.