I really had no idea how difficult it would be. I thought, “All dogs have to go through this and it happens all the time.” Everyone told me I was worrying for no reason. However, after returning from her spay surgery, my seven month old yellow lab has lost her mind. She has been sentenced [...]

I recently had to buy a giant whiteboard calendar. It has been attached to my fridge for two weeks and I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner. My household schedule is fairly insane. My fiancé works a rotating work schedule (two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc.) [...]

Yes, my friends, the time is upon us. It’s that time of year where all of the hard work comes down to just a few weeks. The time when your bets are placed on the table and your paperwork is completed. I do believe March Madness has arrived. I will admit that I don’t watch [...]

Being adventurous and trying new things does not come easily to me. I have to make a conscious effort to push myself and not be afraid of the unknown. I just wouldn’t qualify as a daredevil. I consider myself more of a homebody and bask in the comfort of my spot on the couch and [...]

It may be hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but new dogs don’t just pick up on old tricks either. I recently became a dog-owner for the first time in my life. I should probably re-phrase that—I recently became a puppy-owner. What was I thinking? Those Cottonelle commercials make puppies look awfully cute [...]

…Something Borrowed, Something Scientifically True— maybe that’s not exactly how the rhyme goes, but I like to make things my own. The traditional wedding phrase, which originated from an old English rhyme, has never been more appropriate than it is now. I have found myself reciting this over and over—each time changing the last “something” [...]

I’m thinking of making a t-shirt to wear to window film industry events that simply says, “I survived SEMA.” The show was exciting, overwhelming and very educational for me. I learned much about different window film manufacturers and I got to spend some time with installers talking about their thoughts on the industry and products. [...]

The anticipated fall coolness is beginning to seep in to the air. I, for one, am ecstatic. I love the crispness of the temperature, the sounds and feelings before fall football games (I’m an SEC fan in case you were wondering) and the excitement that is a part of the season. I get that nervous—but [...]

I consider myself an excellent yard sale shopper. I spent years attending yard sales with my mother and watching her careful eye as she determined what was a good deal and what was just more junk. It was at the age of 8 that I realized what I so desperately wanted at the yard sale [...]

When given the choice between Pepsi and Coke I’ve always chosen the red bottle. Maybe it’s the brand awareness or the history of Coca-Cola or maybe it’s just a matter of taste. Lately though, I have found myself cheating on that red bottle to spend more time with Pepsi. To clarify, I have discovered Pepsi’s [...]