One of my favorite books of all time, makes reference to being “pushed in the pool” on a daily basis. It’s the idea that tough stuff will come up everyday. And how are you going to handle it? And the answer this week is: better than expected. Last week our…
Mayhem In The Kitchen 
In the Kitchen with Mayhem + CANIDAE (for Moxie!)
But what are we going to feed her?!?! I didn’t spend a lot of time considering what we’d feed Moxie, prior to bringing her home. I knew there would be options, but until I perused the dog food aisles at the local pet store, I didn’t have any idea just…
Everyday Mayhem 
It’s Not Over
I’d be lying if I told you that I didn’t think we’d already seen the last of Mayhem in a paper dress. It’s been our stance from the very beginning that, “when it’s not fun, we’re done.” The paper outfits have been a Mayhem guided adventure, and Keith and I…
Everyday Mayhem 
The Sewing Smart Aleck
Just when you think they aren’t paying attention to a word you say, they go and give themselves a nickname. And she thinks this actually means a very smart person 😉
Everyday Mayhem 
I’m Not Freaking Out About the IG Algorithm and Neither Should You (Yet!)
On the heels of what can only be described (by me) as notification-palooza, I thought I’d share why the new algorithm based feed from Instagram does not have me freaking out, and why I’m not (yet!) turning on notifications for ANY accounts that I follow. 1. The VERY last thing…
Everyday Mayhem 
Same Story. Different Impact.
She’s not afraid of the wicked witch of the west. Or the flying monkeys. I remember being terrified of both. Until I was like, thirty-five. It was my mom’s favorite movie and it was on ONCE a year. None of that on-demand nonsense. And she MADE us watch it. I…