“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras When I was younger, I was obsessed with owning a pug. I loved their silly personalities, curly tails, and smushed faces. I’d never met a pug in real life. I just knew I loved them. My first pug was named…
Renting with Reed Real Estate Choosing the right rental property for vacation can be extremely stressful. This was definitely a challenge for my family when we were planning our trip to Fort Morgan, Alabama for the fall. We needed a space with three bedrooms that allowed pets, and we were really hoping to find a…
In January, my dad and I traveled to Columbus for our annual father-daughter hockey trip. We try to make it to Columbus when the Nashville Predators are in town, though weather sometimes makes it difficult. It was cold this year, but the skies were clear and there was no snow in the forecast. Game on!…
This is my bathtub: Isn’t it beautiful? It’s okay if you don’t think so. I’m pretty sure my mom thinks it’s something straight from a mid-century horror movie. Ming green wasn’t my first choice when searching for a vintage bathtub, but I love it just the same. The tub, made in 1968, was purchased through…
Weighty Matters is a series dedicated to open and honest conversations about insecurities, negative thoughts, and other things that hold us back. __________ A couple weeks ago, there were several people on Instagram that were very openly sharing their struggles with binge eating. I watched those videos, shed some tears, and did some reflection of…