Every year, we try to do projects to add value to our home, some out of necessity, some out of just wanting our home to look nicer.

Some people call this maintenance, sprucing up, freshening up, adding value… either way it can be on the many parts of being a homeowner, that is fun, yet possibly expensive.

Sprucing up your home can be as simple as cleaning up after your family, to bigger, more costly projects.

The longer we put off any of these projects (really, any project or task in life!), the more it seems to feel as though it is “falling apart” or in “complete disrepair”. This causes me and many homeowners to feel stressed out, and like they won’t be able to catch back up.

At one point in our lives, we will find ourselves in need of a laundromat and their services!

A laundromat can be a great resource in many different times and seasons of life. 

Maybe you are renting a living space that doesn't have the option for a washer and dryer or laundry areas. Even college dorms have laundromat style washrooms.

Other times may be instances where we are temporarily without our own washer and/or dryer. Like the case of being a first time home owner/renter; both cases you often have to supply your own large appliances. There may even be times you may be required to make a trip or two, to the laundromat due to the fact that your washer and dryer are out of service. 

As always, I am adding to my reading list, but this year, while I am adding "fun" reads, I am making choices to add intentional reading to my day. 

I want to add more books to help build me as a mom, a wife, and whatever this person God is working to mold me into!

I have always had "issues" with buying books. And notebooks. And planners. 

Okay, so I may just be a good old fashioned "nerd", but I don't see that as a problem! I also have a problem with buying books and not being able to part with them, they are like my trophies!  

Here is a list of books I am planning to read in January and February. 

Y’all! The New Year, is fast approaching!

Meaning, it’s time to shop for one of my [many] favorite things- PLANNERS!

Seriously.

I HEART PLANNERS!

Over the last year, I began doing something I never thought I would- listening to podcasts!

I never enjoyed talk radio, you know the radio shows your dad made you listen to on the way to school, so I assumed I wouldn’t enjoy podcasts.

I was so wrong. I was wrong to assume that podcasts were anything like talk radio. I was so wrong to assume I was not a podcast person!

I have been listening to some really good stuff this year, and as much as I love music, sometimes a podcast has won over music on my drives to work, or to get the girls after work.

My kids don’t love it, they would rather watch Paw Patrol or Frozen, or even listen to Disney soundtracks! But, it gives them some quiet time, and they take naps in turn! *Parental Win!*

Have you ever felt that your life doesn't look anything like you imagined it would be. It doesn't look anything like the feeds of people you follow on Instagram. That your life doesn't feel as though it is a full life?

You may even think that if and when you hit some "bumps" in the road, that you have a life full of nothing but hurt.

Maybe, your life really does occupy some scary and hurtful experiences. 

But, I have a secret to tell you!