First off, to my five loyal readers (you know who you are), I owe you an apology. Life got a little hectic, and I took an unplanned blogging break. But don’t worry, I didn’t completely fall off the wagon. I also took a short break from walking—not out of laziness, but because North Idaho decided…
Legitimate Illness and Claiming My Creativity Back
The Plague Has Arrived Well folks, I’m sick. I think it’s official. I’m not one of those who claims to “never get sick,” but I will say that I rarely do. When I do, it’s nothing big. I’ve never had the flu. Occasionally, I might get a 24-hour stomach bug, and a few times a…
Exhausted, Shivering, and Yearning for the Ultimate Cookie to Save My Sanity
Bring Back the Snowpocalypse! I absolutely love where I live. I love having four seasons (five if you count mud season), but I abhor the fact that we no longer get enough snow. Sure, we’ll get a dusting here and there, maybe a couple of feet, but it’s gone as quickly as it comes—like a…
Technical Difficulties, or Why I Need a Bigger Tea Cup
Let me tell you, technical difficulties takes on a whole new meaning when you’re actually dealing with real-life technical issues. I dove into this website with enthusiasm, headfirst, only to realize I’ve hit rock bottom. It’s like the learning curve is shaped like a mountain, and I seem to be stuck at base camp. Honestly,…
Another Day, Another Dollar
This blog creation thing is no joke! When I first thought of doing it, I had no intention of creating a website or an Instagram (cause I did that tonight, and I really hope to see you all there too!). It really was just the thought of having a journal that I could share with…
Goodness Gracious, I’m Back!
It’s officially Day 3, and oh, what a day it’s been. Technically, I guess it’s Day 4 now since it’s after midnight, but here I sit, like a good little (biggle?) blogger, getting it done! I have some BIG news—giant news, really. I’m creating a website! Talk about stepping out of my comfort zone. Forget…
Day Two in My Life and Brain: Style, Self-Love, and Small Wins
Welcome back! Here we are at DAY TWO! If you recall from yesterday’s post, you’ll know that if I make it past this point, I’ll have surpassed almost all my attempts at diary-keeping and journaling. For me, this is a rather major milestone, and I feel a little proud of myself for sticking with it.…
Welcome to My Blog: The Journey Begins
Hi everyone! First off, let’s get the introductions out of the way. I’m Tara Ann, a 40-year-old mom to two absolutely beautiful teenage daughters, Evelynn (16) and Alexis (14). I love them more than they understand at this point in their lives. Like any mom of teens, I’m excited to see where they go and…