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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

When Turmoil is for the Better

It's been quite awhile since I last posted. I've had a lot going on in my personal life. The quick low-down is that Mr. Smitty and I are going through a sticky divorce. The girls and I have moved and this is a time of upheaval and stress in our lives. The good of it is that I'm feeling better than I have in over a year. The marriage was toxic for all of us and this is going to be better for everyone in the long run. The girls are so much less stressed and they're dealing with the separation rather well. They are much better off with Mr. Smitty and I being separated. The girls and I are enjoying the freedom and relaxation of being able to spend more time with friends and family as we are now in Minnesota. The bad of it is that the girls are soon going to start a custody rotation between Missouri and Minnesota, 1 month at a time. This is temporary and will only last until late fall, when Toddler will become Preschooler and start school here.

Baby girl will remain with me through her 1st birthday as she is exclusively bf'd and refuses to take formula. She will take breastmilk in a sippy, but I'm not super-woman, I cannot pump an entire month's worth of milk to send with her! Toddler starts her first stint with her father this upcoming weekend and she's a little nervous. Glad that she gets to spend some time with daddy, but terrified that she will be leaving mommy and sister.

We could definitely use some prayer to help us through this time.

Since I'll no longer be "Mrs. Smitty", nor will I be an army wife, the blog might go through a few changes in the upcoming months. Since it's a secondary concern in my life and I only blog "for fun", there might be a lot less in terms of posts, but that's only realistic.

As for now, here's a late Happy Easter! from the Smitty clan!

Friday, February 10, 2012

#FEBphotoaday 'self portrait'

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

#FEBphotoaday 'button' AND 'sun'

Okay okay.. I missed a day. But I'm still going to do that photo.

The Coffee Machine Button... the MOST important button of my day. It's like my own personal power button.

And on to today's photo(s). Since this is what it looks like in my neck of the woods:

This is my sun photo!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

#FEBphotoaday 'Your View Today'

Aha. You thought I forgot. Well... I did. But by my count, I still have an hour to post, hehe.

My girls were both sick today. Nothing sucks more as mom than watching your child go through illness and being powerless to help them. At least I can offer comfort via cuddles.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Obsessed with Honey (Pinterest Finds)

This week, my most recent package from Tropical Traditions arrived. It was my Raw Organic Honey and I was really excited!

I am obsessed with honey lately. It's sweet, it's healthy and it's helpful when you've got a cold.. what's not to LOVE!?

Here are a few of my most recent Pinterest finds focused on HONEY

Honey Is Always Better in a Jar

Banana & Honey Acne Fighting Mask

Honey & Brown Sugar Scrub

DIY Honey Bath

Honey Hair Conditioner

Honey Soap

Homemade Honey Balm

Salt & Honey Scrub with Grapefruit & Rosemary

Goat Cheese & Honey Sandwich

Honey Wheat Bread

Honey Beer Bread

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Deliciously Self-Explanatory

Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

And Last But Not Least...

Chocolate Honey Cake

And of course, feel free to

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Someone Needs a New Bathroom...

And it's me.

We've been renovating room by room through our house. First the Nursery, then the Kitchen. Next is the Living Room. But the bathroom isn't a huge project like these are. It's small and outdated, but we don't need to rip out the walls and replace everything.

This is what I have to work with...

A bathroom is supposed to be a tranquil and calming getaway. A 10 minute refuge from everyday life. From cleaning, cooking, laundry and the kids. But this bathroom is solely function.

I need something light and refreshing. A place I can take a shower and feel exhilarated and revived! I need a room that is still functional, but reflects on our current position in life. We aren't in college, we aren't eating ramen noodles every night.. our house shouldn't look like we do. And since this is the only bathroom in the house, I'd like it "visitor ready" as well. I'd like to be proud of my bathroom (what an odd statement!).

SO... Here's my plan.

We already have light, neutral tile for both the floor and the counter-top (we bought enough to do the bathroom when we bought for the kitchen floor and counter tops). It's just a matter of hubby having a completely free week to do the labor.

I'd like to repaint the vanity and replace the faucet.

And for extra storage, I'd like to put an above toilet storage cabinet.

I hate how the medicine cabinet isn't framed, I'd like something with a light frame.

I like my current curtain, but it makes the room feel extremely small. Something lighter in color would open the space a lot.

I'm thinking 2 Small Sconces to the left of the toilet.

And to pacify my need for soft scent and my artistic flair, 2 Medium Floating Picture Frames with pressed leaves on the wall next to the door and a few candle holders on the vanity.

A gallon of paint in a lighter shade of sand that compliments the curtain and all in total would come in at under $300! Talk about a simple yet drastic makeover!

Eventually that sink needs to be replaced. (The previous owners must have dumped something extremely corrosive down that drain because the porcelain is eroded away!) But that can come later.