Around the House

  • Clutter Begone: Couponing

    I started couponing this summer when our income was reduced while I wasn’t teaching. I never intended to become one of those extreme couponers. I don’t have the time, patience, or… patience. But…

  • We Poked Our Pumpkin

    Well, kids. Halloween is upon us. I, for one, am pretty excited. This year, I’ve got TWO valid trick or treaters. Two valid, super cute trick or treaters, actually. Which means double the…

  • Denim Stand-Off

    Have you ever seen the show “Everybody Loves Raymond?” It’s one of our favorites. Both Chris and I love it because it’s like real marriage. But funnier. I can’t tell you how many…

  • Nursery Tour

    Chris and I have been spending some time (and money!) on fixing up our house. When we moved in, we finished anything that was necessary. New carpet, a neutral wall pain throughout the…

  • Southern Reliving

    My Grandma does this awesome thing for our family.  When you get married, she starts getting you a subscription every year to Southern Living magazine.  She said it was one of the first…

  • I Should Have Stayed in Bed

    This past weekend I made a bunch of plans, forgetting that Chris was scheduled in be in tech rehearsals all weekend long. Thankfully, my mom came down for the weekend, so I didn’t…

  • Feeding New Moms

    I don’t know about y’all, but babies are every where in my world right now!  It seems like everyone is either pregnant, getting ready to pop, or just had a baby.  Which is…