If I had to name the most consistent daily question asked in my house, it would be “What’s for dinner?”. Do you hear that question a lot in your household? If you don’t, what’s your secret because I hate this question! It never goes away and has to be figured out every single damn day.…
Easiest Way to Cut a Melon – Melon Cutting Hack
Do you eat a lot of melons in the summer months? We totally do. I have always hated knowing I have to cut those darn things. Melon cutting is not my speciality. I don’t have the strongest hands (a gift from my RA) and it can be a bit tough for me most of the…
Losing a Parent – Grieving The Loss of My Dad
This September marks the 15th anniversary of my dad’s passing and what would have been his 69th birthday. He was days away from his 55th birthday when we kissed him and held his hands for the last time. I will never forget the moment he took his last breathes or those minutes leading up to…
Turning 40 & Post Hysterectomy Musings
Boy, what turning 40 and being post hysterectomy does to your body. Since turning 40 (five years ago), I have noticed a ton of body changes. One of the most frustrating has been the change in my weight and how my body just is. At first it was just a little extra cushion around the…
My Morning Protein Coffee Recipe
Want to up your morning game? Are you a coffee drinker? Do you wake up craving that smell or that yummy taste? For many years I resisted the temptation of having a cup of coffee every morning. I didn’t even realize that I could make a protein coffee that would be a great start to…
Embracing Midlife – The Start of Wife at Midlife Blog
I have been thinking of going back to a passion of mine since my boys have needed me less and less. Spoiler alert … it’s writing! LOL! I thought about starting up a blog many years ago but I could never fully commit myself to it. I mean, having kids keeps you busy, tired, and…