Like many people, the holiday season (aka spending) have forced us to look at our finances and the picture isn’t pretty. The good news is it isn’t especially dire, but it is going to require some changes in our behavior. What all of those life changes look like, we don’t know yet. But in a … More How Much Does It Cost To Live in Middle America?
Even with a two month hiatus, there was plenty to write about on the blog this year. Detroit: Top 10 Things To Do In Detroit / Spring Restaurant Openings / Family Day @ Vault of Midnight / Mother’s Day Gift Ideas / Flowers of Vietnam / What’s New In Detroit Vol. 1 / Palmer Park / Best … More Year In Review – 2018
Please ignore the opening credits on this – apparently I’m seriously ready for the new year! It also appears I do this EVERY year? Future Carrie is bound to be frustrated and confused. Our monthly tradition of making short family videos is my favorite thing in the world. This year was even more exciting because … More 2018
It’s hard to believe Christmas is only days away! Where does the year go? Here a few things I’m enjoying/admiring these days. Maroon 5 is hands down my favorite band and while my attention is inevitably focused on Adam Levine, I heard PJ Morton had a Christmas album on NPR and will be playing it … More Fast Four
Still feeling huge and very curious about how big Sam is. I feel him moving around simultaneous at large distances; additionally, this cantaloupe implies hugeness but he’s barely halfed baked so I’m a little nervous…. Fortunately, I know better than to plan on any newborn clothes, Round 2 win! Here’s month 6: How far along? 24 … More Month 6 Round II
There was a rare warm day not too long ago and we got our family photos taken at a nearby park and I LOVE them! Danny takes such great pictures of other people, it’s nice that we have some good photos of our own. Other things I’m currently up to…. Excited to get organized for the … More Currently
December is so exciting as a kid – the countdown to Santa, parties at school, family gatherings, an endless array of sweet treats. It’s the best time of the year and possibly life. But once you reach a certain age, December is nice but not quite as special and into adulthood more work than reward. … More The 24 Day To Christmas
A little home piece/book review – I’ll start with the latter. My Book of the Month selection for September was Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Hurricane’s Eye. It’s one part naval history and one part George Washington bio. WW2 has always been my main interest so my knowledge of the Revolutionary War has been centered on … More In The Hurricane’s Eye
It’s hard to believe it’s already Thanksgiving! We’ll be with Danny’s family in the afternoon and my family in the evening. Some of his siblings will be there, others won’t. Same for my family. Some people who are out of town aren’t coming in and, unfortunately, some family I saw growing up I don’t see … More Our Family Traditions
The myth of social media is that most people have a perfectly curated home. I have felt so discouraged over the years seeing bloggers move to new (and bigger) homes and immediately share perfectly furnished photos. We’ve been in our house for 2 years and while we’ve made lots of progress – it is a … More $5 DIY Art
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