I have a whole list of stuff that I’d like to improve in 2016. The biggest thing on the list? I’m chronically late. I’ve been this way ever since I can remember. And while I’m definitely better than I used to be, it’s still an issue. And it doesn’t feel good. I’m ready. I’m ready […]
Archives for December 2015
If you still need to get someone “something to read” for Christmas, save yourself some money and read this!
From now through December 12, Amazon is offering a $5 off deal on any print book purchase of $15 or more (not Kindle books). If you are doing the something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read, four gift rule for Christmas like me this year and are still in need […]
The Tracker
About six months ago I started using a bullet journal to keep all my shizzle dee dizzle organized. I’m still figuring out how it works best for me. A couple days ago I discovered the habit tracker. I love it. And I’ve been thinking about 2016. There’s some stuff I need to start doing if […]
2018. It’s gonna happen.
In November 2013, I ran my first marathon. I was 44 years old. It wasn’t fast. I ran a 4:37, but it was the NYC Marathon, and it was amazing. The next year I ran the Hartford Marathon in October, and then two weeks later, I surprised my friend and ran the Cape Cod […]
Easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
Number 7 and I made this super easy popsicle stick ornament today. We used popsicle sticks, bows, glitter glue, paint, twine, and pom poms. Most of the stuff I had from the Dollar Store. You could use Elmer’s glue to glue the sticks together, but I used a hot glue gun because I didn’t want to […]
That one’s a total rule breaker.
I planned on writing my post earlier today but I just didn’t get to it and now I’m really tired and I need to go to bed, so I’ll just share this story really fast. Every Tuesday and Thursday I volunteer in Number 5’s first grade class for a half hour during their reading workshop. […]