Wednesday Hodgepodge: September 9, 2026

 

I hope everyone had a Good long weekend. We were able to spend some time with friends and also make really wonderful dinners. This Labor Day was just what I needed. I am back today to join Joyce for Wednesday Hodgepodge for some early fall questions.

1. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?  On a scale of 1-10 how much of a fan are you? (10 is never miss a game and 1 is I'm just here for the snacks). Who's your team? If you're playing along today, but live outside the US feel free to sub your feelings about futbol for the more American sport of football. 

I would say on football in general, I am about a 3 on the scale of a fan. Since Hockey Guy is now going to a big football school I am probably an 8 for his college team. Running Daddy and I watch every game and now love College Game Day. I personally have a lot to say about their former coach, especially this week. 

Friday Favorites September 4, 2026: Favorite Tennis Shoes, Body Serum, 9 to 5, Lovely Show with Companion Podcast and Dry Eye Mascara

 

Hey there Besties. I am finally back for another Friday Favorites. Writing and sharing things that bring me Joy seems to be exactly what I need right now. I am so looking forward to taking a deep breath and trying to enjoy this weekend. Last weekend felt a little hard. 

Today I am linking up with Erika and Andrea for Friday Favorites. This week's list has my favorite tennis shoes of all time, a body serum that will help cut down on shaving (really), and what the movie 9 to 5 taught me. I will finish things up with a lovely show that I needed right now and I think I finally found a mascara that works for my dry eye. Let's jump into this long weekend and enjoy a few Friday Favorites.

1. Tretorn Tennis Shoes

I have been wearing Tretorn tennis shoes since I was probably thirteen years old. The reason why I have always loved Tretorns is that they are not clunky. Some of the trending tennis shoes look rather clunky in my opinion. For a person who is not very tall, my feet are on the larger size. I am an 8.5 shoe size now, and was an 8 before I had Hockey Guy. That means in any type of sneaker, I am in a 9. A clunky size 9 on someone who is not super tall is not super cute.

Monthly Musings August 2026: Cleaning and Life Hacks

 

Hey there Besties! Thanks for your patience with me having to put the July Monthly Musings on pause. If you missed yesterday's post, I've linked it here and it explains a bit why I had to take a break in late July. This Monthly Musings comes at a perfect time, because I could use a little help in the cleaning and life hack area.

Be sure to check in with the other ladies who participate in Monthly Musings as I am sure they will have some Good tips too. I cannot wait to see what the other ladies share. Are you ready for Monthly Musings? I am!

What's Up Wednesday: August 2026

 

It's been a really long time since I have participated in What's Up Wednesday and I know that my posting has been a little sparse lately. This has been a super challenging year and when the things get a little crazy, the words don't really flow for me. Today, I am back for What's Up Wednesday and linking up with Shay and Shaeffer. 

I am going to warn you that this post may be pretty real and raw at times. I try to keep things as real as possible on this site and so many of you comment how positive I stay most of the time, lately things are been hard. Some things I will share but I also need to keep a lot of things private right now.

Ok, closing my eyes, taking a big breath and jumping in. 

Hello Monday August 24, 2026: August Monthly Musings Topics

 

Happy Monday Besties. I am back today to join Sarah and Holly  for Hello Monday and to share the topics for August Monthly Musings. If you are feeling a little overwhelmed lately this will be a Monthly Musings for you. In August, we are sharing tips and tricks for Cleaning and Life Hacks.

I know I am looking forward to coming back here on Thursday learning from the talented women who join me every month. There are quite a few things that I will be looking for help with to make our household and life run a little Better. 

Wednesday Hodgepodge: August 12, 2026

 

I am not going to lie to you Besties, the last few weeks have been really challenging.  I know I have been MIA a lot this year but today I am easing back into things as this space has always brought me Joy. Linking up with From This Side of the Pond is a perfect way to ease back into things.

1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-'The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026 it would be set in 2002. Now I need a little lie down in a dark room for a while." 

Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002? 

In 2002, I was working in Washington, DC (and I still am) for a member of House leadership in a political roll. At the time I was traveling the country helping to get candidates elected and working on a leadership race. I spent a lot of time in Pennsylvania that election cycle as Pennsylvania is a battleground state. 

July Monthly Musings on Pause

 

Hey there Besties. Checking in with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and wanted to let you know that the July Monthly Musings is on pause. While it breaks my heart to do this, I have a family matter to attend to this week and it is Best that I take care of myself and those that I love.

Thank you for the patience and I look forward to touching down in this space again in August.