I used to think that the word rest was a cuss word. I knew it existed, but I figured rest was what you did after everything else was done. Rest was a reward for productivity. I've never had a hectic life, but from the day I finished school, I was always busy. Straight into a full-time job when I was seventeen, as ...
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Handy Hints for Building Your Own Home: Part 2
If you read my article reflecting on the highs and lows of building your own home last month, you would have seen a humorous look into my past 11 months. You would have also read that I lost my laptop and my (hopefully!) more helpful article on tips for building your own home. Ladies and gentleman: I have found my ...
The Seven Stages of Building a New Home: Part 1
In May of 2016, my husband, myself and my pregnant belly signed off on a contract that approved the demolition, removal and rebuild of our little 56-year old house. Up until March of that same year, I thought people that tried building a new home from scratch were crazy. Why build when there are perfectly good houses ...
Dear Younger Self: It’s Time To Be Brave
Dear Younger Self, Wow, long time no see, old friend! Although, I guess that is ironic, because technically I am the old friend. I hope this letter finds you well (I know you're only just discovering email, but man, you just wait to see what the internet looks like in 15 years!) First, let me answer the ...
Simple But Adorable DIY Birthday Boy Cake Toppers
This post has been moved to the following location: Crazy Easy DIY Cake Toppers That Will Make Your Guests Go "Awww!" ...