Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sweet Potatoes

You're probably wondering, what's motivating about sweet potatoes. Well, I treated myself to a Mini Sweet Potato pie the other day. I was racking my brain for an autumn topic for this week's Motivational Mondays with Trisha post. Then, I looked at the pie and thought, could I find quotes about sweet potatoes? Out of... Continue Reading →

Uglies Series Is Getting A Movie

You know, it's very easy to destroy your book budget at Barnes & Nobles. The chic bookstore was a quick walk from my college campus. So I spent a lot of time skimming for books there. Although I find solace in libraries, My campus library felt like more a place of research than a getaway.... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Iced Coffee

Guess what's my favorite birthday present from my husband...it's my hot and cold brew Keurig! He knows that I love iced coffee, but don't like hoe much they cost. Yes, my generation is mocked for our dependence on coffee, which is crazy to me. Cause we grew up watching adults in our chug it. Like... Continue Reading →

What Happens To Old Kimonos

In case it wasn't obvious, Mystery Post Tuesday topic was inspired by hopequesting. Kawaiicoco, which loosely translates to adorable chocolate, is a brand ambassador for Kimono Reborn Tokyo. This Tokyo based apparel and accessories company ships upcycled kimonos internationally.  Since Kawaii Coco lives in Japan, her account provides a third party view of many business... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Compromise

Happy Monday y'all. I'm so glad we're quickly approaching Autumn. We've been getting pinches of sweater weather thanks to the sporadic thunderstorms. In a way it's a natural compromise between cold and hot fronts. We'll it's more of a involuntary clash, but I wanted to find a way to tie in this week's theme with... Continue Reading →

What’s On My Switch: Story Of Seasons Friends Of Mineral Town

Welcome Back for another What's On My Switch! I beat Dragon Quest Builders 2 the other day. Since I'm a self proclaimed completionist, I'm working on unlocking all of the optional tasks on my island. As fun as that is, I needed a change of pace. So, I decided to restart, Story Of Seasons Friends... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Pumpkins

You know what's interesting about Pumpkins. This seasonal vegetable is a symbol of fall, but it grows over the Summer. Technically, we've got to thank the rain, sunshine, and heat for the start of the show. That being said, we still have more time before real Pumpkins are available for purchase. That doesn't mean we... Continue Reading →

What is Hopequesting

You’re not doomscrolling, you’re hopequesting.  You need those tiny pieces of joy from seeing friends and strangers share their art, their good news, their wacky unique selves.  We need light to live.  And we find it in each otherAaron Corwin As the quote spells out, it's the opposite of a popular pasttime, Doomscrolling. One might... Continue Reading →

Meme Mondays with Trisha: Retail Therapy

We are fastly approaching a season where Retail Therapy is needed and justified. End of Summer/Autumn is the season of preparation. That is why it's the most wonderful time of the year for people that self care with Retail Therapy. Although shopping can relieve stress, there's more humor than inspirational quotes out there. That is... Continue Reading →

When Did Smucker’s Uncrustables Get New Flavors?

Updated September 18, 2024 You know how I use store shopping apps to make my in-store shopping list? Well, one of my kiddos asked me to get Strawberry Uncrustables. Naturally, I typed in his request and started scrolling up to find it. To my surprise their were more options than grape and strawberry jelly. You... Continue Reading →

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