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Today Tripp and I are celebrating our 19th anniversary. To celebrate our anniversary, we always go out to dinner at a new restaurant and tonight we’re trying Gemma’s on Brookside. I could blab on ad nauseam about how long we’ve been married and how fast the time has gone and how much I love him, ... read more

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The Dungeon

Be afraid...be very afraid… This is my laundry room. And my utility room. And our place to things when we don’t have anywhere else to put things. ***sigh*** Our house is nearly 100 years old and like most houses of this vintage, the laundry room is in the basement.  It’s incredibly easy for me ... read more

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A Place in the Sun

If our dogs aren’t standing at the gate barking at anyone and everyone who walks by, this is where you’ll probably find them.    Unless it’s just freezing cold they prefer to stay outside.  Lots of squirrels to chase and birds scare off. Our patio faces south and, when it’s sunny, their bellies ... read more

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Blog, meet scrapbooks…

…Scrapbooks, meet blog. Blogging has turned out to be the best thing for my scrapbooking since the paper trimmer and eyelet hammer. I started scrapbooking probably 10 or 15 years ago.  A friend invited me to a Creative Memories party and I was hooked…big time!  A couple of my girlfriends at work ... read more

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Holiday Detox

As I dragged my sluggish butt out of bed and buttoned my ‘about-5-pounds-too-tight’ pants, I knew it was time to say farewell to this and this and of course these and for the love of all that is good and holy I had to get rid of this seriously..there needs to be a warning label on this stuff.  ... read more

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Birthday Girl

Yesterday was my mother-in-law’s birthday.  She and I share something in common (besides loving a guy named Tripp) – we were both born on a holiday.  She was born on New Year’s Day and I was born on Mother’s Day.  Although that sounds like  it might be incredibly special, trust me…it’s really ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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