Last week Vivi, my seven-year-old, threw down the gauntlet to me. (Or at me?) Anywho, a challenge was offered, and I promptly accepted. It was approximately 7:15 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and the kid hadn’t properly brushed her teeth…
What you need to know today
1. Jen Hatmaker published her annual gift guide and there are some AMAZING gift sources with a conscience. I’m most excited by Parks Project. Each product contributes directly to one of more than 30 different conservancies across the US, providing…
Our 2018 Christmas Card
I’m a huge fan of the ‘ole Christmas Card holiday greetings. And quite frankly, I like having our family photos done annually… it’s not anything we ever did as kids and looking back and I really wish we had more pics…
The Best Cut-Out Cookie Recipe you MUST try
It is my civic honor to share with you the BEST cut-out cookie recipe you will EVER eat. They’re the ideal blend of soft and pillowy, but can withstand layers of frosting if you have a heavy-handed froster in your…
Another secret to a happy marriage.
The other day Craig said something that I didn’t agree with. My reply? “I take back everything nice I’ve ever said to you.” :: And then we both started laughing. Because who says that? Me. Because sometimes in tense moments a…
Oh, hello there.
Today is a fun day. It’s NEW BLOG DAY! Please, come in. Look around. Explore. If something doesn’t work… email me and let me know. (Click that little pretzels in the upper-right hand part of the page to contact…
5 Ways to Eliminate Chaos (What seems to be working for me…)
I used to track everything. I was a slave to productivity. Every. second. of. the. day. needed. to. be. filled. with. doing. something. productive. I prided myself on my ability to multi-task. I could SHOWER & build my To Do…
Kylee and Craig. Fifteen years.
“The traditional gift for a 15th wedding anniversary is crystal. The modern, updated version of the 15-year-anniversary gift is glass, or a watch.” I smiled when I read this online. Not because I plan on gifting or receiving crystal to…
2 Minute Book Review: Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
Book: Tell Me More: Stories about the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say Author: Kelly Corrigan I was listening to a podcast from Jen Hatmaker (from her “For the love of Books” series) and she was chatting with Kelly…
Oh, hello October…
I feel that parenting should include having fun at their expense sometimes… Follow me on Instagram @TwoPretzels if you’re not already. And TAG ME in your funny letterboard messages.
Have you ever “forgotten” to eat?
The other day a dear friend of mine told me that her day had been so busy that she forgot to eat. Ya’ll. She. “Forgot”. To. Eat. [insert wrinkled forehead, crunched nose and overall quizzical look.] I’ve never forgotten to…
Top 5 Things You Need to Know (this week)
1. As it turns out, Lionel Richie’s closet is amazing. You’ll want to see it. (Coveteur) 2. Boys’ and girls’ confidence are right on par… until tween-ness hits. Read this if you are a mom of girls. “How Puberty Kills Girls’…
