because let's be honest, isn't everyone?
I'm convinced that there is nothing better than making a homemade soup to make you feel better about life. It's even MORE satisfying when you come up with the recipe yourself! And to go one step farther, it's the absolute BEST when it tastes just like Wisconsin Cauliflower soup from Zupas (AKA manna from the …
I love DIY projects, especially when it comes to gift giving! My mom taught me early on that there is nothing more meaningful than a present that comes straight from the heart. I'm also a holiday fanatic and want each one to become a special day for my family. This year, however, I waited a bit …
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Ever since I was tiny, my parents have instilled in me the idea that freedom isn't free. Both my parents were in the Air Force, and most of the men on both sides of my family have served in some branch of the military. As I got older I decided that the military life was …
Imagine you wake up to your heart pounding for no apparent reason. It continues for hours until it instantly ceases and is replaced by a world of sadness. By dinner, you're exhausted by your own emotions and thoughts but now you feel oddly giddy and full of energy. Welcome to the world of bipolar disorder.
If theres one thing I love, it's cute designs. I've taken quite a few graphic design classes and I recently decided that I might as well start making my own home decor. Which is great for you guys, because it helps me think of fun projects to share with you...FOR FREE!
I think it honestly just wouldn't even be fair if my first real post (the last one was just introductory so it doesn't count) wasn't about my husband. The Awkward Meeting Payson and I met WAAAY back in Jr. High and I thought he was a straight up weird-o. We were in the same choir …
I'm so happy this is finally happening. My name is Emily and this blog is honestly my dream come true. I've been wanting to start one for quite some time, yet somehow I always had an excuse. "I'm not ready, no one will care what I write, I need to plan more..." blah blah the …
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