joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Ya know, it’s a good thing it’s getting cooler out, because right now that means one thing: craft season!!! Now that summer has passed and I can’t spend meaningless hours tanning myself outside… Not that I had time for that this year because I, ummm, had to work full-time all summer for the first time… [Read More]
In case anyone was wondering… if anyone has been checking our Facebook accounts… YES, we are looking for a puppy. Of course we have to ask the owners of the house we are renting… and we have to come up with some money, and we need to decide on what kind of puppy to get…. [Read More]
This little bug has made its way into our home, and I’ve had enough! First I was sick for almost a week, and now Zack is sick. We’re each taking turns staying home from work this year I suppose. We are having fun celebrating our first fall together as a married couple. We had a… [Read More]
I’m just about to finish up my first week of work at my new job. It is a lovely change from where I was working before we moved. Little things like better lighting, having my own desk (and it’s HUGE!!!), and a not so detailed employee handbook. It’s just a little more laid back in… [Read More]
It’s happened! I have a job! It’s been three short weeks and now on Monday I’ll be working again from 8-4:30. What a perfect shift (and perfect timing). I have worked so, so hard to find a job. It has been nice being at home and taking a break from the whole work “thing,” but… [Read More]
I’m so ready to be working again. It’s very tiring trying to sell yourself to a company for hours a day, day after day. I don’t even know if half of these companies have any openings in their editorial department, I just call them up and say on their answering machine, “Hi, My name is… [Read More]
We had a super hard weekend full of WORK this past Labor Day. It was great to spend time together on our home… painting and heat is always lots of fun ;) I’ll post some pictures soon of what we’ve done to the place… I hope we like it in a few months, haha. It’s… [Read More]
WE ARE MOVING! Zack has been at his *new* job in Southfield for 3 weeks now… he is an Assistant Video Editor and we’re mega pumped for all the new changes. I haven’t found a job yet, but it will come soon ;) we have this adorable little house we are renting… Let us know… [Read More]
I love this website: thenest.com It is full of post-wedding advice, plus great articles on nearly every important topic. Here are some great Secrets to a Happy Marriage :) “If you’re arguing over how to do a task, please remember that the results will not matter in one day, one week, one month, or one… [Read More]
