The Christmas season is upon us and many of you, like me, have always spent this time of year scrambling around looking for gifts, spending huge amounts of money and hoping and praying that we can keep the debt beast at bay. I have a lot of weaknesses. A lot. But one that has zapped…
From the Blooper Reel–The Dream Jeep that never was
If you are needing to feel better about your life and the day to day choices you make–you’re going to feel GREAT after reading this. Gather round kids, it’s story time: To begin our story you’re going to want to keep this picture in mind– as it becomes a key character in this little narrative:…
Thankfulness–It will bring you joy
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you are enjoying plenty of time with friends and family and are stuffed full of turkey and all the trimmings (or at least will be very soon). At our home we eat our feast for lunch since the Cowboys play soon after. I have found it’s best if Super Rockstar…
A long road and a new hope
**This post contains affiliate links that by clicking on them and making a purchase you give me a little extra pocket change to support my ever increasing need for more coffee.** So, my own weight loss journey began a long, long, LONG time ago. To be honest–I don’t remember a time in my life…
Arts and Crafts Time!
Do you like to make crafts? I do. I always have. I grew up in a home where making things was a part of life–whether it was my Mom sewing and knitting or my Dad crafting things out of wood or my many Aunts and Uncles using all of their creative talents to make gifts…
Are you a blurter?
It’s been a few weeks now and I’m starting to feel a little more comfortable and safe in our environment. So, I feel like now would be a good time to confess a somewhat embarrassing fact about me… (deep breath) I blurt. I’m a blurter. When I say I blurt–I mean I blurt A LOT….
Grieving a loss that is not my own
In the Bible Romans 12:15 says “Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.” I am a very sensitive, emotional soul and when good things happen–no one whoops louder than me. But, when I hear of pain and loss and tragedy, I confess that it gets down deep inside me and sometimes…
Our Fall Break Staycation
It’s Fall Break week in the Glenn household and we are having the time of our lives! A couple of years ago I wrote a blog post about my boy’s school having a Fall Break (you can read it here). To say I was not a big fan of this break was a vast understatement. …
Fall Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses
My Local Peeps! If you are looking for some great places to find some fun Fall and Halloween activities, News Channel 13 compiled this list of Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses. http://www.krdo.com/news/state-regional-news/list-haunted-attractions-pumpkin-patches-in-colorado/632241553 I’ll, for sure, be checking out places to do some pumkiny activities, but I’ll let you more brave souls venture to the Haunted…
My cleaning skills, heroic bravery inside window wells, and fear of insect terrorists
It’s October. Which means it’s Fall. Which means it’s time for pumpkins, football, leaves falling, cooler weather and all the beautiful colors. For so many of us– it’s our favorite time of year. But, it’s also time for a-not-so-favorite time of the year–Fall House Cleaning. Growl! It’s…