Sarah VanHoose
It’s the end of the year, actually – it’s the end of a decade…time really DOES go by fast, just like our parents and grandparents said it would. Time to make new year’s resolutions or new goals – whatever you’d like to call them. This isn’t your first rodeo; you’re familiar with this game we […]
It takes a lot of years to ‘get it together’ doesn’t it? I’m not sure that everyone even gets there… And I think it looks different in each decade of your life perhaps. I’ll take a stab at what I think it may look like in each period, my life hacks, and what it DID
Having an attitude of gratitude can change your life. So can contentment. When we pause to realize just how great we have it. And when we really appreciate it – it puts the BMWs in reverse. (bitching, moaning, and whining) It’s Thanksgiving week! I love Thanksgiving. Lots of great family time, good food and maybe
I’m sure that you’ve heard it said a number of times – take vacations. Get some R&R. You need to recharge. Take time for self-care. You need to have some downtime. Date your spouse. This post will be no exception; I’m going to preach it to you too! We work so hard these days, am I
Each morning I’ve been rising before dawn to get to work on building a business, and making my dreams come true. I have those mini-me cuties that make up My Why, and I have this crazy idea that takes me on a long-term sabbatical from my 9-5. Motivation is plenty! I dream big. But I’m not the only one with
Don’t underestimate me, don’t do it. I’m fierce. I’m determined. I will see your challenge and raise your bet. You could also call all this a little bit stubborn, obstinate or pigheaded. What can I say, I’m the firstborn farmer’s daughter of my father? The apple has not fallen far from the tree. Love you
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What are calendar of adventures? One of the BEST decisions we’ve made for our kids has been to stop giving them gifts. Yep, you read that right. No gifts. We were tired of seeing countless toys and short-lived wishes getting tossed aside in a pile of other forgotten toys. Do not, I repeat do NOT
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My baby brother got married last weekend, and that my friends, marks the end of an era. He’s married to his beautiful bride in an all-out country wedding complete with cowboy boots, a barn dance and red Solo cups. The festivities were held at my aunt and uncle’s farm, making the ideal setting to kick
It’s September. Let’s turn mom mode on! The kids are back to school. Autumn is in the air, and the craving of routine is fierce in my household – at least for this working Momma. Over the last year or so probably, I’ve developed a frequently used weekly prep routine that makes my life better/easier/less
Several weeks ago my husband sent me links to several popular house and yard television shows that feature buying homes abroad, or moving to islands, or internationally hunting houses. Let’s pause. Living on an island comes with a lot of housing options, right? Tiki hut? Yurt? Cabana? Hammock on the beach? I’m keeping my options
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