2AM Vampire Dinner: Shrimp & Grits

Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading

The Saddest Time of the Year

While Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year”, maybe the saddest time of the year is in those moments after you’ve taken all of your holiday decorations down. We finally took down our tree yesterday.  I was just … Continue reading

Another Two Bite The Dust

Yesterday, Brad and I did something really scary. We paid off the last of Brad’s medical bills and one of my credit cards. Why is this scary?  You say.  This is awesome!  Woohoo to getting out of debt!  Woohoo to … Continue reading

Home For Christmas

Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last.  We know our way around a little better.  We know a few more people.  We have … Continue reading

Ruining LAST Christmas

It’s hard to blog around Christmas time.  Mostly because surprises are really, really hard to keep when you are crafting and gifting and you just want to share pictures of all the fun things you’re making for people. But you … Continue reading