Category: About Me
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Bullying
Bullying
March 30, 2012
Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The 4th grade me. Still a little girl. Shy. Goofy. Awkward. Afraid to stand [...] Continue →
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Cleaning cleaning.
Cleaning cleaning.
March 18, 2012
“This post is sponsored by” Pine-Sol® Clean & Disinfect with Pine-Sol®: The Powerful Scent of Clean” I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all [...] Continue →
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Just another day.
Just another day.
March 13, 2012
Here I am…. like every other night. On my computer… finishing up orders and catching up on blog posts. I’m editing photos I took from last Friday. It was a beautiful day in Portland…. [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Reading
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Reading
March 7, 2012
{Headband c/o: Three Bird Nest} Oh. Hi! Yup, that’s me reading. On my little iPad. Before I had Miss R I would read a book a week…. not joking. Sometimes 2 books a week. [...] Continue →
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11 Things
11 Things
February 28, 2012
Miss Jessica from Tart tagged me for an 11 things post…. There are five rules: 1. Post these rules 2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things 3. Answer the questions set [...] Continue →
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Q & A: Fill in the Blanks
Q & A: Fill in the Blanks
February 16, 2012
Hi! Don from Adeline’s Daddy tagged me for a little blog fun on Wednesday. I thought it would be fun to answer them for myself! 1. I started my blog because… Well, I started [...] Continue →
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Learning to dress myself.
Learning to dress myself.
February 13, 2012
I feel like I’m learning ALL over again how to dress myself… when I had Miss R: I wore pajamas about 90% of the time for a year…. or 2… hee… and, I lost [...] Continue →
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Thrifting
Thrifting
February 6, 2012
Thrifting has always been a part if my life… But, when I was little it was more of a necessity… Not as “cool” as it is today. We couldn’t afford to buy new clothing, [...] Continue →
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This before that. 2012.
This before that. 2012.
February 2, 2012
Well…. here I am. 29-years-old. Time for another This before That list! I was NOT very good with my list last year… seriously. I only did half. This year: I will do it all! [...] Continue →
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My hairs
My hairs
January 10, 2012
I’m headed in this week (before Alt Summit) to get my hair colored…. My growout is pretty bad at the moment. My natural hair color is “dishwater blonde” as it’s called in the hair [...] Continue →
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I’m no chicken.
I’m no chicken.
January 5, 2012
… Ok, maybe a little. BUT, just the thought of doing any large scale project scares the poo outta me! I have a Million ideas. Not even kidding. AND, I write them all down. [...] Continue →
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Twitter talk.
Twitter talk.
January 3, 2012
A while back I read a post from Beth Anne on Heir to Blair about how Twitter broke blogging. AND, I’m sorta new to Twitter… I had an account back in 2008 and never [...] Continue →
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The Newborn Sway
The Newborn Sway
January 2, 2012
I don’t think I will ever stop doing the newborn sway…. For those of you that don’t know what that is: when you first have your baby… And you’re holding it 24/7… You learn [...] Continue →
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Currently and some links love!
Currently and some links love!
December 2, 2011
I saw this “Currently” post on sweet Danielle’s blog this week. And, I’m always down for a little themed blog fun. 😀 It’s what I’m currently doing… Wednesday night. Obsessing over: Crafting! Pretty much… [...] Continue →
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Spiders
Spiders
November 29, 2011
So… I have a pretty lame and crazy fear of spiders. Its not so bad that I’ll pee my pants at the sight of one… But, if surprised, do expect some sort of fabulous [...] Continue →
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The Withdrawal.
The Withdrawal.
October 17, 2011
I have been wrestling with actually sharing this with you guys… BUT, I did promise to share any postpartum depression issues with you all… because I know there’s someone else out there that is… [...] Continue →
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Ugh. Well, I did it.
Ugh. Well, I did it.
October 4, 2011
I did it. I tried timeout for the 2nd time… and, it worked. It KILLED me. Like, seriously. She’s been almost impossible to change diapers (kicking and hitting). And, I can barely get her [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Oh Heeeeey 1,000 blog posts!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Oh Heeeeey 1,000 blog posts!
September 28, 2011
{So… I’m over 1,000 blog posts. Whoa. That means: I talk WAY too much about myself. ;D Ha!} {I started blogging way back in 2008 on my poor lonely Paper Lady blog….. I decided [...] Continue →
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A to Z of me.
A to Z of me.
September 22, 2011
I originally found this on Hello Vanny and have seen it around the blogosphere and thought it would be fun for my blog… 🙂 A. Age: 28B. Bed Size: FullC. Chore you hate: Scrubbing [...] Continue →
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Warby Parker’s.
Warby Parker’s.
July 18, 2011
So… I have had the same glasses for about… 5 years now? Which is fine… I still like them. BUT, I’m a wee bit bored. I discovered Warby Parker one Sunday morning and instantly [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Helloooooo new tattoooo.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Helloooooo new tattoooo.
July 6, 2011
{linked to black and white wednesday} {There she is. My sweet new tattoo. I’ve had the flowers on my shoulder for about three years now… and, have been scheming out my newest addition ever [...] Continue →
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60 Day Shred. Whoa. Yup.
60 Day Shred. Whoa. Yup.
June 30, 2011
Yeeeeaaaaaaah… I’ve been doing the 30 Day Shred for 60 days now! While it’s been amazing in helping me get back in shape… I’m so bored of it (and starting to get very annoyed [...] Continue →
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Super glue.
Super glue.
June 16, 2011
So… Ruari has always been super attached to me. BUT, it’s getting a little crazy. I know she’s only 18 months… but, she wants be to carry her everywhere. And, if I don’t pick [...] Continue →
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Catching up on 8 weeks to a better me.
Catching up on 8 weeks to a better me.
May 30, 2011
The ALWAYS sweet Danielle from Sometimes Sweet started this inspiring 8 Weeks to a Better Me blog series. Each week an inspiring blogger chooses three inspiring things to do in their lives based on [...] Continue →
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New hair color.
New hair color.
May 24, 2011
Before: The process: After: AND… one more little detail: Ahhhhh. I FINALLY colored my hair. I didn’t realize how much I missed getting my hair colored. My grow-out was so long! I really have [...] Continue →
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Spreading the news via email!
Spreading the news via email!
May 19, 2011
Just a little note before you read on… I am NOT preggo! 😀 I can’t get pregnant anymore due to safety issues… I just wanted to remember the day I found out I was [...] Continue →
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Things I’ve said as a mom… that I never thought I would say… Part 2
Things I’ve said as a mom… that I never thought I would say… Part 2
May 6, 2011
Back in January I did part 1 of this ongoing series… check it out here. Many of you mama’s out there are probably like me… some of the things we say seem normal at [...] Continue →
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Party Time
Party Time
April 1, 2011
I’m partying today! Blog party that is. I want to welcome anyone new to my blog with a little bit about me… Me: The husband, Mike: The baby: Laureli… or Ruari as I mostly [...] Continue →
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Things I’ve said as a mom… that I never thought I would say…
Things I’ve said as a mom… that I never thought I would say…
January 7, 2011
After reading this post from Allie over at It’s a Wonderful Life… It inspired me to do my own version of new mom things. Instead of baby math… I wanted to compile of few [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 5: Something you hope to do in your life.
October 22, 2010
Guess what? It’s day 5 of the 30 days of truth! And, good news: today’s post wont be all depressing like the last couple of days. Yay! Day 5: Something you hope to do [...] Continue →
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I can’t walk in heels anymore.
I can’t walk in heels anymore.
October 5, 2010
I tried on some of my favorite 4 inch heels today… I can’t walk in them anymore! Not that I was that great in the first place… ;D But, it’s really been about a [...] Continue →
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MORE ?’s.
MORE ?’s.
August 5, 2010
Jess @ I Rock So What: 1. do you color your hair? I do color my hair. The problem is: I get so bored because it takes like 3 hours… and I haven’t done [...] Continue →
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Hair hair everywhere! Except on my head.
Hair hair everywhere! Except on my head.
July 20, 2010
Let’s talk about how much hair I’m losing!!! I know this happens to some post pregnancy mamas… but, when does it stop?! I feel like I’m about to be bald. I lose so much [...] Continue →
