Becky
Spring Cleaning My Life: Making Changes for the Better
Do you ever look at your life and wonder why there are so many things you HAVE to do? How did you end up here? Surrounded by things that you don’t want to be...
My Husband Isn’t My Best Friend
It seems like every engagement announcement I see says the same thing. “Lucky enough to be marrying my best friend!” It is a sweet sentiment and I didn’t think anything of it until recently...
Snail Mail Pen Pals
I have always loved to get letters. When I was 12 or 13, I joined a pen pal group and had 3 pen pals until we all graduated high school. I remember the joy...
Baking with Chaos
Holiday Baking with Kids
The holiday season usually means a lot of baking. And whether it is a new recipe or one that has been loved and used year after year, this can be a...
Ok, I’ll Admit It… I Love to Color
I truly enjoy crafting, everything from crocheting to counted cross stitch to calligraphy. But I have a secret and it is time to come clean. Over the past few years it has finally become...
Electronic Diet: My Quest for Less Screen Time
My name is Becky and I am addicted to my phone.
Yes, My Phone
They say the first step is recognizing that you have a problem so here I am. I am not a doctor. I...
Rules of Engagement
Couples each have their own methods of communication. And there are multiple factors that go into how we communicate, especially in our marriages or partnerships. Personalities, family history, past relationship experiences and even our...
School PTO or PTA: Just Give it a Try!
This organization exists to support the school as well as the teachers and students. They are responsible for fun family events, teacher and staff appreciation, student award recognition, holiday celebrations and more. And, yes, there is some fund raising involved for things like school trips, band uniforms or helping to add more books to the library.
Love Hurts: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
My husband and I got married in Las Vegas. I came home with a black eye and a cut on my forehead. But not for any reasons you might guess.
The Beginning... Vegas
Everything went according...
New Moms: Handling the Deluge of Well-Meaning Advice
When you are a new mom, there seems to be no end to the advice that is thrown at you.
"Sleep when the baby sleeps."
"Get the baby on a schedule."
"A pacifier will ruin their teeth."
And...