I want to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous New Year's beginning to you and your families. Whatever goals, plans or directives you have set for yourself in the New Year, my hopes are that you reach them all with energy, vim, vigor and satisfaction that you will start this new journey with. Here's to you and your happiness for the next 365 days!! … [Read more...]
Water Helps My Sinuses Feel Better
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's amazing what a good night's sleep will do! I'm here in Opryland Tennessee with my daughter at a cheerleader's competition and the days...and nights...have been l-o-n-g to say the least! My first couple of nights here were difficult because of the hotel air in the room. You know, the kind of air that makes it difficult to rest and breathe. The kind of air that has you dried out in your sinus passages. The first night, I took some Tylenol sinus and that did nothing to help me feel better. As a matter of fact, it seemed to dry me out even more. Then I noticed that the more water I drank during the day, the better I felt. So yesterday afternoon, I drank a fair amount of water during the day, and my sinuses thanked me! I slept better last night and felt much, much better this morning. Today is our last day here, but I can guarantee you that water will be my friend! I've already got my sports cup on ready to brave the long competition day, so no more drying out for me. I need to be on ready for the competition, right?? Riiigghhttttt!!!!!! … [Read more...]
Mom’s Helping Me
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Written by Sherri Hicks Thankfully for me my mom’s been really helpful since I had the twins – I don’t know how I would have done it without her. I love being able to not work and stay home with them but it’s been a tough road getting here and we’ve had to make some sacrifices along the way. I love my children but having twins is the most challenging thing I can ever imagine anyone doing, to be honest with you. Besides worrying about whether the dog is fed or if the Home SECURITY Systems Williamsburg system is set you have to worry about what to do when one of the kids cries and that sets off the other one. I always feel like I’m coddling one or the other too much and I’m a little ashamed to say that sometimes I have a hard time telling them apart. I love how much love the put out but sometimes I worry that I’m not living up to the kind of mom I know I should be. I guess I should try not to worry. … [Read more...]
Decluttering My Life
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm getting ready for the holidays, and the first order of business on my list is getting rid of junk, clutter, extras, old stuff...you get the picture. I'm pulling out ALL of the stops and calling in all of the heavy hitters. Everything that has TWO is going to go. Stuff that's not used anymore will also go. Broken things that I haven't gotten around to fixing...gone. I started late last week, and when the family came in from work and school, they were surprised. Yes, pleasantly surprised! Well, some of them... Of course the kids were whining about those headless Barbies and hot wheels with only four wheels that I threw out, but really? Really?? While they whined and whined, I just put on my imaginary headphones and imagined my house as a clean, peaceful and clutter-free place of refuge. AAHHHH!!!!! The recipients of my family's discards were awarded to my area thrift stores and consignments shops. The big, heavy items were sent to landfills and junk services like The Woodlands junk removal business. I think that has got to be the COOLEST business idea that someone could have ever thought of! You know they say one man's trash is another man's treasure. All I can say is someone, somewhere is a pretty rich fat-cat off of us!! Holidays, here we come! … [Read more...]
Renting Apartments in Calgary? YES!
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My daughter, Kensley, is a competitive cheerleader which causes us to have to travel. A lot. To different places. A lot. But, I do enjoy it because I get to see her involved in a sport that she loves. But, I also get a chance to travel to many different places that I otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity or reason to go. In looking at her calendar for this year, the farthest competition that I can tell will probably be the one that's in Pennsylvania. I've never been there, so visiting the place and seeing the sites will be quite a treat for me. Right now, there's talk of scheduling one out of the country even, perhaps in Calgary, Alberta. Now if they go there, I'll be simply beside myself in excitement since that is definitely somewhere that 1. I've never been and 2. would be very exciting to see. I've read and seen a lot of television on Calgary, but actually going there will be beyond belief. I'm hoping that in order to avoid steep hotel fees, we just might look into Calgary apartments for rent so that the week we'll spend there won't be so financially draining on us. After all, we DO have to have a home to come back to. Also, one of the main things that I'll be focusing on in these away trips is to find a spa or resort to indulge in while I'm there. I've already decided that participating in one of the area spas is a must-do, so I'm getting prepared to do my homework and make it happen! … [Read more...]
