I hope y'all had a great weekend! Kev was gone during the day because of his first drill with the National Guard. It was a little odd seeing him walk in the door each night in uniform. I met Kev after he was out of the Marines, so I'm not used to seeing him in a uniform in real life. It will take some getting used to for sure! Last week, I introduced you to a concept I … [Read more...]
Establishing My Morning Routine {Week #1}
Starting late last week, I've been working on establishing a morning routine. It may sound crazy to some of you or like a no-brainer to others, but I finally got fed up enough to where I wanted to take some action. There are certain tasks that simply have to get done and others that I want to get done, but I've been frustrated with my lack of focus in the mornings. I really hate … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Basic Kitchen Skill How-To’s
If you've read here long, you know by now that I am not known for my cooking skills. I do it out of necessity (it's one of the best ways to stay within your budget) and because I know it's healthier for us, but I am not a natural in the kitchen. I rarely helped my mom with meal prep when I was growing up, so my skills were pretty pitiful when I got married and moved out. I could at … [Read more...]
Operation Organization…Begins Now!
HAPPY MONDAY! Before I get started, I wanted to pass along a few links to some great reads. I thought they were too good to not share. If you are a mom (or mom in training), read the post here. If you are a wife (or wife in training), read the post here. Let me know your thoughts in the … [Read more...]
Bedpost Bandit
Am I the only one who deals with this "shirt problem" (shall we say)? Call me territorial or maybe even juvenile, but since I have to get to share a bedroom with my beloved, I like to have one side of the bed to myself. I don't even mean the interior of the bed, because I have to admit I tend to be a snuggler. There is no his and her side at the Eddins house. Oh no, I'm talking … [Read more...]