My home is my sanctuary. That's probably true for a lot of people. But for me, with a chronic pain illness, it's the one place I can breathe and just be me. I don't have to smile or fake how I'm feeling or live up to anyone's expectations. I would guess others with invisible illnesses... Continue Reading →
Watch and Learn: Installing Floor Tile
We recently had the opportunity to lay tile in my parents' kitchen and dining room for them. If you know my parents, this is practically a miracle. My dad is the biggest tightwad I've ever met, so convincing him it was time for an upgrade is heavy work. My parents have owned their current home... Continue Reading →
How to survive (and thrive) during summer break with your kids
If you're needing ideas to get your kids motivated and out of their pjs by noon this summer, look no further! We all love summer days because it means sleeping in and being lazy, but my kids take that idea to the extreme. There were days last summer when my seven-year-old didn't get dressed til... Continue Reading →