Every year I choose a word to focus on, and in 2022 I choose Acceptance. I can openly admit that acceptance is difficult for me. I sometimes feel like if I am accepting of something, that means I am settling. For a goal oriented, driven person, acceptance is hard. Here's the thing my best ...
Merry Christmas, Strong Mamas.
Here is a message from me to all grieving mamas this Christmas - do what you need. Before this year I've been proud of my strong mentality, I was a fighter as a kid and wouldn't let the small things bother me. I used my strength in words and could 'move mountains' if I needed to - I always ...
Moving This Old House – Part 3
Thank you for following along on this journey. After connecting with the attorney out of St. Louis, she told me that the property was under contract to be sold, and that I would need to speak with the developer if I ...
Apple Sauce & Apple Cider Vinegar Day
Today we are making apple sauce and apple cider vinegar. We picked these apples from a neighbor's tree, so they are not sprayed or waxed like the ones at the store. I chopped them into small pieces, put the cores in a 1/2 gallon Ball Jar with 4 tablespoons of sugar, filtered water and a fermentation ...
The Journey Continues… Part 2
After I got off the phone with my mom, I knew I had to do something to protect this house. If the doors were wide open, it would get vandalized, ruined, and the house was too beautiful for that to happen. I spent about 8 hours on the phone that day. I called the local Budweiser brewery, they ...
