40 Lessons I learned before my 40th

 Hey loves. Happy belated birthday to me. Yesterday was my 40th birthday. I celebrated it with my family and had a wonderful day. 



Each year I usually share random facts about me. This year I decided to switch it up. I am sharing 40 lessons I learned before my 40th. Let's Jump In.

Meal Planning Monday Week 202

 Hey loves. Happy Monday. I placed a grocery pick up on Friday to be prepared for the week ahead. 


Let's meal plan for this week.

Friday Favorite 6.27.2025

 Hey loves. It's Friday. Summer is in full swing. We had a fun week with baseball, gymnastics, and more fun. Tonight we have a crushers game, tomorrow we have two baseball games (one under the lights again), and a birthday party. My birthday is also this weekend so many things are going on. 



Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

Summer Break Week 2

 Hey loves. Summer is here. It is time for another weekly recap. Last week was busy with Vacation Bible School, a birthday surprise, and so much going on. 

Monday June 16

Busy morning. I picked up Ella at 8am, came home finished getting myself and the kids ready to leave. Anna and Austin had their first day of Vacation Bible School at our church. They were there from 9 to 12 all week, so I worked all week in the church office the same time. 

Over the weekend we had lost power for maybe 20 minutes. When I arrived at Church, none of the printers and/or copiers were working, and our sign wasn't working either. I spent most of the morning getting everything back up and running. 

That afternoon Austin had a baseball game. His team won 10 to 9.

Tuesday June 17


A little calmer morning as I get Anna, Austin, and myself ready to head to church. It is always peaceful when the deer are in the woods. 

Monthly Musing June

 Hey loves. Happy Thursday. It is a two post day. Be sure to check out Summer Break Week 2  Time for  Monthly Musings for Summer Vacation Guide with  Patty and Holly.


What's Up Wednesday June 2025

 Hey loves. Happy What's Up Wednesday. Happy end of June. It has been another crazy month (aren't they all). This is the first week there hasn't been something planned everyday and I am ok with that. It has been hot, I'm talking about the heat index above 100. We have been outside in the little pool and inside cooling off in the air and not much more. 

It's that time for What's Up Wednesday with Shay, and Sheaffer. On the last Wednesday of every month we are all invited to share a little bit everything that has been going on for the past month.

On the last week of June here's what's up...



Coffee Chat 6.24.2025

 Hey loves.  I love taking the time and talking about random things that I would discuss with my girlfriend over coffee or wine or water this morning. A totally random post. But I love reading others randomness too. Grab a coffee, tea, or wine and lets chat. 

Summer Goals 2025

 Hey loves. June is flying by. We are over here in summer mode finally. This is our first week with no big plans, (last week we had vacation Bible School). We are working on new schedules. We already came up with our Summer Bucket List. I normally make monthly goals, instead I am trying a season goal. 

Meal Planning Monday Week 201

 Hey loves. Happy Monday. It is hot here in northern Ohio. Our heat index is over 100. I am thankful for a/c, a cooler basement, and a small pool outback to cool off in. With that I am trying to limit cooking as much as possible to avoid turning on the oven and warming up the house even more. Here is our weekly meal plan. 

Friday Favorite 6.20.2025

Hey loves. It's Friday. We had our first official week of summer and a full week of vacation Bible School. We are all tired and ready for a weekend with some sleeping in. We have two baseball games this weekend, one under the lights, and nothing else on the calendar. I know it won't stay that way but I can hope for a little relaxation. As I am typing this I remember we have a graduation party and something else this weekend that didn't get put in the calendar. Oh I am also ready for a dry weekend because it has been a very wet week. 


Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

Summer Break Week 1

 Hey loves. We are finally on summer break. Our last day of school was so late this year, my kids went until June 11th, compared to most other schools that got out a week earlier. Each week I am going to recap what we have been up to. 

Thursday June 12

Summer Bucket List

 Hey loves. It is officially summer. My kids and I sat down and made our summer bucket list, of all the things we want to do. I wonder how many we will check off this year. 

Meal Planning Monday Week 200

 Hey loves. Happy Monday. It is our first full week of summer. My kids also have vacation Bible School everyday for a few hours and another busy week. 




Let's meal plan for this week.

Friday Favorites 6.13.25

 Hey loves. Schools out for summer. (you must sing the song by Alice Cooper). My kids have a few days of rest then their first time going to Vacation Bible School that our church is hosting with 5 other churches. We had a great week and looking forward to a busy but fun Father's Day weekend. 

This is a last post on this crazy Friday. We had a late night Thursday at Cedar Point, then trying to catch up on all the things at home. I have gotten distracted so many times doing so many other things. I even have 150 emails calling my name in one email from yesterday and today. (yes a lot are garbage too) 



Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

Last Day of School

 Hey loves. School's out for summer (yes you must sing it). We are officially on summer break. Today they got to sleep in a little and this afternoon we are heading to Cedar Point for some roller coaster fun. 

Let's Look Travel Bucket List

 Hey loves. Happy Wednesday. It is our last day of school finally. We are the last school in our area to get out and we are all itched for summer. 

I am linking up today with Erika and Shay for this month's Let Look

Hello Monday on a Tuesday

 Hey loves. Happy Tuesday. We are counting down our last few days of school. We have two more left. Is anyone else's kids still in school? I feel like we are the only ones. 

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday. Let's see what we did this weekend. 

Share Our Lives

 Hey loves. Happy Monday. How was your weekend? We spent the weekend dog sitting, had a wedding, baseball, and time with friends. 

It is time for Share Our Lives link up.  Join DaraJenJoannaSarah, and myself on the second Monday of every month we share different aspects of our lives. 


Friday Favorites 6.6.25

 Hey loves. It's Friday and our last full week of school. My kids only go a few days next week. This year has flown by. The weather is finally warmer and feels like summer, we have another busy weekend with baseball and pictures and Girl Scouts. It has been a fun great week. 



Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

Currently June 2025

 Hey loves. Happy June. It is finally starting to feel like summer, even though summer isn't officially for a few weeks and my kids still have another week of school. I am laying outback on our patio that is empty because Brian pressure washed it and is getting ready to seal the concrete and there is no where else to sit. I grabbed a beach towel and a pillow (for my elbows) and I am enjoying fresh air and 84 degrees!!! I will take it. 

I am also being an old lady as my daughter calls it, I am listening to the birds, there are crows in the woods flipping leaves making me think someone is walking up on me, two chipmunks are chasing each other, and I can see the twin baby deer on the other side of the creek (I really need a better zoom on my phone to get better pictures). 

I am linking up with Jenn over at Overflowing with Thankfulness on the first Wednesday of every month for Currently. 

Summer Fun Activities Booklet for Kids

 Hey loves. We are counting down the days until summer. Most of the other schools around us are already on summer break. Mother Nature finally decided to give us Ohioans warmer weather. 

As much as I love having my kids home and have a lot of fun activities planned already, I am not ready for the "I'm bored" , " Can I have more time on my tablet", "It's to hot" and needing to keep my kids entertained the random days they have to go into the office with me. This year I thought it would be fun for the kids and my sanity to have activities booklets for them to do. There is so much to do in their booklets and I print extra copies of the activities they like the best. The result 60+ pages of different activities for your kids of all ages to enjoy. 

Hello Monday 6.2.25

 Hey loves. Happy Monday and Happy June. How was your weekend? We had a busy but fun weekend. I am ready for a day of no plans, maybe in a month that will happen. 

It is a 3 post day. Not only am I sharing a weekend recap for Hello Monday, be sure to check out Meal Planning Monday, and Amazon Lately .

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday. Let's see what we did this weekend. 

Amazon Lately May 2025

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Hey loves. Happy Monday and Happy June. It is a 3 post day. Not only am I sharing Amazon Lately, be sure to check out Meal Planning Monday and Hello Monday

Have you bought anything good off Amazon Lately? It's time to look back at what I bought in May from Amazon. I bought way more than I thought, oops. I am also linking up with Andrea over at Living on Cloud 9. Let's see what I bought. 



Meal Planning Monday Week 199

 Hey loves. Happy Monday and Happy June. We are counting down the days until we are done with school. There is finally summer temps in the forecast and we have another busy week. 

It is a 3 post day be sure to also check out Hello Monday and Amazon Lately




Let's meal plan for this week.