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Welcome Post
Welcome to my blog where I will share life with you. I will come to you on Mondays for my Monday MeMo. I know what you’re thinking: memo, like memorandum. Sort of. Memos are more of a brief communication or report, typically in an office. I have never been known to be brief in thought…
Aviation SWAG!
Merchandise with Airplanes NEW AVIATION SWAG! It’s currently Oshkosh week in July of 2022 and hundreds of individuals from the aviation community gather in Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA for the annual event. Whether you’re attending or not, you can still enjoy shopping for some new merchandise with airplanes from the comfort of your home. I have…
Downsizing 101
The basics of how to downsize your home. This month’s focus is on downsizing and I’ll be sharing tips and tricks to help you purge. Some people downsize temporarily, while others are changing their lifestyle permanently. Your purpose for downsizing will help determine items keep or purge. No matter what your reason, read on as…
Ghostbusters List
Growing up, I remember watching the movie, Ghostbusters. It was always exciting to me because not only did I love the theme song, but it was futuristic which I enjoyed. Recently I was talking with a friend about the concept of having limited time and resources, thus requiring one to prioritize where to spend their time.…
Comfort Food and Scent Memories
A comfort food is one that brings a person back to a memory, feeling, or place in time. Have you ever had an experience where you smell something and suddenly, you’re mentally transported to a past memory? When smelling chocolate chip cookies, for example, one might be transported to a memory of being at their…
Quiet Cove
Recently we had some time away in the woods at a campground where our cell service did not reach. Sure, it’s annoying to not be connected by phone and internet, but sometimes it is necessary to detach and have time to think without the noise of the city streets or buzzing of my phone with…
Bathroom Organization Tips
Over the years of moving and settling a new home, I have discovered I really enjoy taking areas in my home and organizing them to create a clutter free space. I was listening to a podcast awhile back and the host discussed a variety of methods to organizing and where to start in a home.…
Captivated by Cacti
If you read last week’s blog, you know we have visited the southwest region of the United States. Lately we have spent a lot of time in Arizona and I’m personally LOVING the red rocks, wildlife, and cacti. While my children are not nearly as enamored with these prickly statuesque wonders, I can say I…
The Dams of Life
Recently we have been exploring the American Southwest. I have been captivated by this area, learning about unique plants, animals, people, and their way of life. We visited the Grand Canyon and learned that the Colorado River is an essential resource, providing water, a habitat for wildlife, and the irrigation necessary for the Sonoran Desert…
Airport ABC’s
In 2018 we moved from Kansas to Virginia and started homeschooling. That year, we began traveling with our children on the airlines regularly. At the time, the children were eight, six, and four years old. I remember picking up a free children’s activity book at the local airport and it went through the alphabet, matching…
Kryptonite Superpower
I often think about what sparks a person’s interest in a particular field of study. I got into aviation because of my love of space. As I went through training, I gained skills to handle different situations. On more than a few occasions, people have asked me how I can be a pilot or train…
