I have no problem admitting today is my birthday….I know some women do. I also have no issue with admitting I just turned 42. The reason I have no problem with saying these things is simple… This past year, I’ve felt so BLESSED! Blessed to have another amazing year of marriage to my best friend. […] Read more…
My Homestead
cooking, vegan, recipes, family, gardening at Lita’s house
Holiday Skating Party
Last night we had our company holiday party. Pretty good, I think, for a company who’s financial stress at the end of last year didn’t afford us a holiday party. Even better was the fact that this year the party included family members – including children! Topping that was that the party was held at […] Read more…
Tree Decorating Lessons
I thought I knew everything about tree decorating. I mean, I did decorate no less than 4 trees in my home this year alone (all different themes). But these guys: Hunter, aka sweet smile and taught me something totally new the other evening. Before the ornament gets put onto the tree…. I now believe I […] Read more…
You’re on the Path to Freedom when…
You don’t blame anyone else for how you feel. Read more…
Christmas Wreaths & Crafty Inspirations
Little known fact about Lita: I LOVE to make wreaths!!! Especially HOLIDAY wreaths! The first year I ever decided to make some, I made 85 of them. I hung them all over the outside of our garage and posted a “Wreaths for Sale” sign at the end of our driveway. I sold ALL of them! […] Read more…
Happy Birthday Nia!
Today is my good friend Nia’s 49th Birthday!! Happy Birthday Nia! And, as you read this, Pops and I are heading down to Malibu to spend the weekend with her and her husband Sam. I’m really looking forward to this trip for many reasons. Of course, there’s that we’re celebrating Nia’s birthday. In addition, we’re […] Read more…
Bloggy Moms December Blog Hop
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You’re on the Path to Freedom when…
You really don’t want anything from anyone. Read more…
Christmas Parade
There’s one thing the little town I live in does big… CHRISTMAS! It began last night with the annual town center tree lighting and caroling. After which we started a new tradition at our house of having friends over for homemade soup. I made the potato soup from the recipe I posted a few weeks […] Read more…
Happy Birthday Libby!!
Today, my oldest daughter turns 29. WOW! I met her just after her 12th birthday and love that she’s been in my life almost 17 years now. I simply cannot imagine a life without her and all that she’s brought to mine. There are simply not words to express this to her. I am a […] Read more…
You’re on the Path to Freedom when…
You dress for comfort, not compliments. Read more…
Freedom’s Path
I am blessed with a life in which I can do many things to further my own happiness and those around me. Read more…
Unfocused Fridays – Get a Real Problem Lady
For this “Unfocused Friday” my good friend Lisa has written a post about life and emotions – a reminder of how they’re both ever-changing. Just as people experience pain in different ways, one man suffers a hangnail the way others suffer a root canal, I have often wondered how different people experience emotional pain. I […] Read more…
Freedom’s Path
We don’t need freedom for ourselves, we need freedom from ourselves. Read more…
Time to Transition
Yep, it’s that time of year…. The Halloween decorations must come down. The Christmas decorating must begin. (yes, I’m skipping Thanksgiving) So, goodbye, my little Halloween village until next year…. Stay tuned for a house full of Holiday Cheer. ~ Lita Read more…
Unfocused Fridays – Morning Coffee or Tea
First, let me state, the title of this post is somewhat misleading seeing as I’m not opposed to either morning coffee or tea. Also, this is the first post that I’m including the words “Unfocused Friday” in the title. I thought it would be fun to share something random on Fridays (though at times it […] Read more…
Happy Birthday Mom!
My mom. Words cannot describe how much I love her. She is everything a mom is supposed to be and more. She has always been there for me to support me, to encourage me and to cheer for me as my biggest fan. Though we live on opposite sides of the country, there’s not a […] Read more…
Healthy & Happy Vegan Anniversary!
One year ago this month I made the commitment to go vegan. I’ve been a vegetarian on and off for most of my life, so it didn’t seem like too big of a stretch to go vegan. I’ll admit at first, I had to be more conscious of my choices especially eating out and especially […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – World Series Tickets
Green Tip Tuesday – Green Cleaning Giveaway WINNER
Yes, I’ve been a slacker on the “Green Tips” lately, but, I promise, I have not been a slacker in trying to be more and more green in my home and life. I know that making your own “green” products at home can just simply be a bit much for some people. If you’re busy […] Read more…
Blog for a Cause – Breast Cancer
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is fitting for the “Blog for a Cause” topic to be Breast Cancer. This month I am shining a spotlight on a survivor who is also a crusader – someone who has helped the cause. She is my dearest friend Maura, who I have known since I […] Read more…
Accepting the 4th Decade
Ok, so I’m approaching the BIG FOUR – TWO at the end of this year. I know that doesn’t seem as big of a deal as the BIG four – o, but for me, somehow, it seems bigger. It is now time to accept my commitment to this fourth decade of life. It’s not that […] Read more…
Mimi’s Musings – School Bullying
My youngest step-daughter Mimi is going to be writing occasional guest posts on this blog. Here is her second post: I know that in my introduction blog post I said that my posts would mostly consist of my thoughts on pop culture. I initially intended for this post to be about a list of the […] Read more…
Bloglovin’
I just found another way to follow my favorite blogs. It’s called I’m going to give it a try – why not?! I already use Google Reader, Feedly (through Firefox) and an app on my iPad called NewsRack. What’s another way to follow for a techie geek like me? If you’d like you can click […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – Bubba’s Blessing
Follow my blog with bloglovin Last Monday there was a Pet Blessing at our church in honor of St. Francis and his love for animals. Pops and I popped over to the church with Bubba on our morning walk so he could be blessed (which was great for my nerves seeing as we’d be leaving […] Read more…