A wild life is worth living.
In honor of the upcoming holiday I'm sharing another Mothers chapter! This one is about my Aunt Kate, Queen of the Ladies of Leisure, and the glue that binds us all. Her heart for family and forgiveness are unmatched, and we are so lucky to have her in our lives. She gave me Skip, my... Continue Reading →
I am compiling a few tributes to the mothers in my life for my book, and I thought I would share a little with you in honor of Mother's Day! The first is about my mom's sister, who has been invaluable to me, especially since I birthed two humans. When I had a flare last... Continue Reading →
Birds are chirping, angels are singing, and my little cherub has taken his first steps! He is proud as punch, and so am I. As he becomes more confident we are bracing for The BooBoo Phase, but we're just so thrilled by his accomplishment! What you may not know, is that my youngest son is... Continue Reading →
There are people who are competitive, and then there's me. Naturally competitive personalities seek out challenges like league sports or group activities to keep others abreast of their progress. They post weight loss photos, gym photos, and my-kid-is-reading-at-age-4 photos. The most driven and motivated find ways to compete with themselves, pushing their minds and bodies... Continue Reading →
New content was promised, so new content you shall have! Mommy is on vacation. Yes friends, I have hung up my frilly apron and feather duster and blown out of town for some alone time. I have been wanting to write more, and the literal and mental clutter of the household were stunting my progress,... Continue Reading →
When you are bitten by a rattlesnake, as everyone eventually is here in the desert, it's very important that you don't panic, remain cool and collected, and call an ambulance before you die a very painful death. Antivenom is kept in coolers strategically placed throughout the Borderland and will be transported to whichever hospital your... Continue Reading →
We have done the impossible. We went 30 days without grains, dairy, soy, sugar, and all things easy and fast. To the uninitiated, Whole30 is a slightly more strict paleo diet that you stick to for 30 days without cheating, in order to reset your body. I have obvious health issues (Crohn's), and less obvious... Continue Reading →
The sensitivity landscape in 2017 is fraught with challenges for everyone, not just Mommies trying to answer their toddler's incessant questions. As a parent, I'm trying to raise children who are aware of others' feelings, with little minds open to all lifestyles and personalities. The attitude I'm trying to impress upon my sons is "different... Continue Reading →
I managed to find a copy of the elusive Magnolia Journal spring edition at my grocery store, and the theme is simplifying your life (while simultaneously selling their decor and furniture items). The section that spoke to me was a quote from Joanna Gaines, explaining that living simply requires a commitment every day, and not... Continue Reading →
A friend who spent three years stationed at Fort Bliss told me the hiking in El Paso was amazing. As someone who doesn't hike and isn't interested in encountering rattlesnakes outside the zoo reptile exhibit, this meant nothing to me. When we arrived in El Paso, however, I was drawn to the landscape. My son... Continue Reading →
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