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Happy Halloween (It’s All About The Candy For Me)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by DMW

Halloween is fun, but I’m not someone who is incredibly into the holiday, like some people I know. I have friends and family whose favorite holiday falls on October 31. For me, I like it enough. I never really got … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Halloween, Holidays, home, Personal | Tagged candy, chocolate, costume, fun, pretend, tradition, trick-or-treat | Leave a comment

Defeating The Black Hole Inside Our House: Also Known As The Pantry

Posted on October 12, 2014 by DMW

Yesterday was going to be a very productive day. I was ready, set to work and my list foretold the perfect balance of actual work (business), writing, reading, exercise and house stuff. I was in that ‘ready to conquer the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Personal | Tagged "house project", "spice cabinet", "sweet tooth", cleaning, hoarding, kitchen, life, love, organization, organizing, pantry, relationships, surprise | 1 Comment

September 30 – The Best Date Of The Year!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by DMW

Some days have a reputation for being better than others… I’m not superstitious or anything, but for years I was convinced my birthday was cursed. It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties that I realized that on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Health, home, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "baby girl", "birthday curse", "first home", "good day", "new baby", "new house", bliss, chemo, niece, normal, recovery | Leave a comment

I May Be Deaf, But I’m Not An Idiot

Posted on September 28, 2014 by DMW

I am intelligent. I am opinionated. I get off on efficiency. I am frugal. I am direct. I can be a bitch when I need to be, and I own that term as one of endearment. I am a redhead. … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, family, home, Inspiration, Life, People | Tagged "alarm system", "bait and switch", "hard of hearing", "home security", "not an idiot", "taking advantage", ADT, deaf, redhead, salesperson | Leave a comment

How To Plan A Romantic Getaway/Abduction Without Getting Caught In 7 ‘Easy’ Steps

Posted on September 22, 2014 by DMW

Have you ever felt like your relationship is fine, but both you and your spouse need a break from real life, like yesterday? This year has been a hard one for my husband and me. Between house stuff (like a … Continue reading →