Last week I was in Toronto for a huge blogging conference (which I highly reccommend doing if you have a blog) and I found myself alone in a city I don’t know for the first time, I think ever in my life. I was never one of those adventurous types that graduated school and then… Continue reading Alone Time
Category: Daily Dirt
Closet Intervention
It’s no secret that I love fashion. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love shopping, especially getting a good deal. It’s also no secret in my circle of friends that I can be critical opinionated gently suggestive when I see they need help. My friend Lori** asked me to help her do a… Continue reading Closet Intervention
Life Is Good #91
After 12 years with you all I can say is, I love you more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow. Happy anniversary love. –
What To Wear To Blissdom
So, I need to pack my bag for Toronto. I keep thinking about it. I brought my suitcase in from the garage days ago. All I’ve been thinking about for weeks has been, what to wear to Blissdom. I love clothes. I love putting together new outfits. I love buying clothes. I love finding second… Continue reading What To Wear To Blissdom
Prepping For Blissdom
Phew, I’m still here. I don’t know about y’all but the first 3 weeks of school have been like running a marathon. Getting up early to get the kids to the bus in the morning is brutal. I am so not a morning person. Anyway, here I am back in business. I am… Continue reading Prepping For Blissdom
iPad Mini Back To School Giveaway
Shhhh, listen. Do you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of relief from millions of moms after completing the bitter sweet first week back at school. Well done ladies, well done indeed. Now join me for a relaxing evening. The house is clean. The dishes are done. Pop some corn and grab a bevy.… Continue reading iPad Mini Back To School Giveaway
Back To School Bliss
Just a few days till all 4 of my whining wonderful children go back to school. Today, yes today, I finally felt that hot, bubbly rage and an overwhelming need for them to GO BACK TO SCHOOL! Picture it, 10am, cleaning the kitchen and sweeping the floors when two of them were fighting for… Continue reading Back To School Bliss
Signs Of A Stroke
I found out last week that someone dear to me and my family had a sudden stroke. But was it really “sudden”? She’s in her early 40’s and never sits still. She is fit and healthy and works 16 hour days working multiple jobs, one of which is a nurses assistant at a local hospital.… Continue reading Signs Of A Stroke
How To Make A Sock Bun (minus the sock)
Hey Dirty Girl, show me how to make a sock bun! I recently posted a picture of my hair in what is now commonly referred to as a “sock bun”. As a result I got several requests from my followers on Instagram and Facebook to write a how-to, so here you go. Step… Continue reading How To Make A Sock Bun (minus the sock)
Life Is Good #92
Every year on her birthday, Nana requests a photo with all her beloved grand-babies. This year we added our second boy to the family. Welcome baby Carter Alexander! Lucky #7 to Nana’s treasures. –