I ❤ October!

So the past month has been busy!  Pictured is a little something I made for my Mother-in-law's birthday.  It's a recipe book stand I found on one of my shopping outings, and I needle punched the pumpkin and attached it.  Now she has a little Fall decoration for her countertop!

I've already started working on more projects as Christmas time is a comin'!  Can't wait! 

Before we get too far ahead of ourselves one of my favorite holidays has to commence - and that is Halloween!!  We've watched all the shows, carved the pumpkins, bought way too much candy, planned out the yard and house decorations, procured all the costumes...and then the winter weather advisory hits this week.  Boo!  It is looking like we will have a cold but dry Halloween.  Ok fine!  

Of special note, today my husband and I celebrate 14 years of marriage.  Where in the world has the time gone?  Truth is, I can't imagine a better partner to have by my side for the last 14 and future years.  Love you Hubby!!

Wishing you all a Happy Halloween!!

-Tam

Hiatus!

I've been on hiatus.  I actually forgot all about this blog until today.  As I was scrolling through all the blogs about various things on Pinterest, I realized that I have a lot of potentially useful life skills that I could be sharing if I had my own blog...oh wait!  I DO have my own blog that's been sitting dormant for too many years now.  So, I'm back! 

I've been through various transitions these past few years.  These transitions placed me into situations where I had to throw out everything I thought I knew and relearn how to live...especially how to eat!  I've had to do all this while continuing to work, mother, wife, life...and it hasn't always been easy.  I've felt alone, trapped, frustrated and worst of all, absent.  I've read certain life changes can make you grieve for your former self.  I quite honestly never imagined that possible until I found myself there, in that mindset.  With that comes a journey to self actualization and discovery.  Who am I now?  Is this what I've become?  Is this my new 'normal'?  I am still figuring me out, but I do have hope to move forward with all my newly acquired knowledge and be better. 

With all that being said, I'm learning and making lifestyle choices that promote less stress and better health all within particular parameters to achieve success, for me.  Nothing is one size fits all.  I am not an expert.  But I plan to start using this blog (more) to share ideas and stumbled upon information that you may be interested in as well.  Stay tuned!