Each and every blogger shares a common goal — we want to write great posts that resonate with our readers and spark some sort of reaction, whether via comments, social media or otherwise. We all know that the path to greatness has many ups and downs. But there are a few basic principles that we […]

Sleep is something young children fight, and adults crave. Despite the battles of insomnia, sleep is something that clearly will never be completely understood. There are amazing facts associated with sleeping, beds, and the act in general.   6-7 Hours are Better than 8 — One study shows that those who sleep only six to […]

It’s gotten to be that time of year here when I’m going through the pantry and trying to use up many of the things which have been stuck in the corner for a long while. One of those items in our own home tends to be rye flour — a castaway from the best intentions […]

Do you remember being a kid and going on road trips? Here’s what I remember: Being trapped in the back of a car for hours, feeling sweat slide down my forehead and neck. Stopping for 15-minute “cooler lunches” where we each got one slice of bologna between white bread. Asking to make a bathroom stop […]

While I haven’t talked much about our decluttering progress lately, I can say that we have managed to get rid of another couple bags of clothing (it’s just crazy the amount of stuff we keep finding our closets that we haven’t worn in years or is ill fitting), about 20 more books, a few boxes […]