Summer is upon us, hooray! I love the shift and change of pace, BUT it can be pretty taxing on the person who is managing the children day in and day out. (I might be speaking from first hand experience here.) So, how can you make the most out of your summer without over scheduling ... Read More
Best Bra EVER!
Today I want to give a shout out to Handful!!! This is for all my sisters out there who are looking for some support. :) A fellow Instructor/Friend from Oregon, created this FAB Sports Bra Company. Why do I adore Handful bras? Well any bra that I can wear to the gym and also out on the ... Read More
Weekly {Grocery} Shopping Plan
{Our local Portugal Farmers Market} Grocery shopping can so feel like the never ending chore. As much as I would like to shop once a week, and preferably only at one store, I never seem to be able to. The problem for me is that not each store carries everything that I need. So ... Read More
Friday Fab Faves – Container Store Bags
Happy Friday = Happy Bags!!! I am obsessed with bags. In fact I will buy something just because it has a cute coordinating bag to put the item away in. It helps me with my OCD systems of putting things away. Prior to Mother's Day, I usually do a little window shopping. ... Read More
Life IS Messy
I 've said it before and I'll say it again - Life IS Messy. Not to say we have to live in a mess, but I think we need to keep being reminded that Life IS Messy, and that when we are flexible we are better able to deal with the mess. I was listening to a podcast last week on ... Read More
Workout – Gym OR Home?
One of the first things I did when we moved to Portugal was to sign us up at a local gym. I wanted to make sure I could continue to workout and frankly I wanted to have something to do since my life took a 180 degree turn in many, many ways. However, as much as we like having a gym to go ... Read More
"Manager Of Meals" – M.O.M.
In my home I often feel like one of my main titles is "Manager Of Meals". I'm usually the first person anyone turns to when they want to inquire what we are having for the next.......fill in the blank. I enjoy this title, but am always thankful when my hubby steps in and says, "I'll make ... Read More
Weekend Away – Just the Two of Us!
I wish every weekend could be a such a fun escape! Rome was a such a great place to visit. We went for three nights and three days, which was perfect for us to really take in the city and get to see so many of the fabulous sites. Here are some of my favorite ... Read More
Organizing a Pantry w/ Deep Shelves
I love having a pantry! A pantry can be a true life saver with all the food storage one has to manage with a family. But, unfortunately, my new pantry presented me with the challenge of super deep shelving. Come see how I conquered this challenge without spending any money! Before I had ... Read More
DIY Decorating with Photos
As you know, I have been knee deep in re-decorating our new home. It is an interesting type of decorating. We know that this will be more of a transitional home, and we will only be here for a few years and then we will be moving on. The walls are concrete (I think) and painted a ... Read More