A Fabulously Flawed Life

It’s finally here! After months of soul searching, writing, and editing, I’m finally ready to launch my first e-Book: Moments that Endure are Memories that Matter . It’s a free and a quick read. It’s also jam-packed with real life experiences as well as tried & true strategies I’ve used for years. We can each turn around what is endured in our lives by embellishing life with fun celebrations and loving memories. Do you ever feel the need to create and you don’t know why? Do you see others lives as more memorable than your own? Would you like some simple ways to combine your talents to save time and create beautiful memories? I feel like if you know something, you should share it. So that’s my goal. I’m going to expose my simple strategies for making moments that matter for you, your family, and friends. "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln You see, to me Tip Junkie isn’t just...

What am I reading right now? The Uglies & Pretties series by Scott Westerfeld. {{love it!}} Seriously, I can not put the books down. It's becoming a problem trying to get all of my work done. {{shhh don't tell}}

I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted. September - December has worn me out and now I'm ready to relax, read, and catch up on some movies. So, that's exactly what I've been doing. I finished the book " The Wednesday Letters ". I was the lucky recipient of this book at the Maven's gift swap . Thanks Jenni ! I loved it. I felt the same way as I did with the movie P.S. I Love You - even though the thought of a man writing a letter every Wednesday is a far fetched idea for me - I really appreciated the vulnerability and the twists the book has. It's a beautiful book and an easy read. I saw the movie 'I am Legend' with Lisa . I would NOT recommend it! Holy Crap, I'm still having nightmares. I didn't know anything about this movie other than, my man, Will Smith was in it. He usually does amazing movies and so it was a no-brainer that I would see it. It's a zombie flick. If you like that sort of thing then you'll love this mov...

Christmas Day I took some time for myself and finished reading this book, " Embraced by the Light ". Katri let me borrow it and I loved it! It's one of those books that when you finish it - you feel like a good person and want to be even better. Basically, it's about a woman's near-death experience. But there's nothing basic about what she experienced nor what she learned. I was surprised by how spiritual and profound it was. As I was reading it, I felt like the author was right there in the room with me teaching me everything I needed to know for the next stage of my life. I know that it's not a cooincidence that I read this book, this week. I needed to feel the unconditional love of my Savior and I was completely surprised that I felt it while reading this book. I'm going to buy my own copy because it's one that I'm going to want (and need) to read again and again. The author, Betty J. Eadie, and I already share the same beliefs about the ...

I just finished reading our last months book club pick " The Glass Castle ". Afterwards it made me feel like I drank two Mountain Dew's it stressed me out so much. It took about 5 hours and a period movie to calm down my overly stimulated memory and emotions. Seriously, I was a little embarrassed afterwards because I was talking so fast to a couple of my friends while discussing the book. Why was I so shaken? Because I could relate and had experienced some of the poverty and trials she had. I have been blessed with a terrible memory and therefore I have forgotten and pushed out the rest of the bad times. I feel like that's how I'm able to stay positive. I was telling my sister Lisa about the book and she kept bringing up stories of our own that were similar. Eeek! I wouldn't necessarily recommend the book because it's so gritty, but it's very well written and engaging. The author has overcome atrocities no child should have to endure. She has al...

I finished Eclipse today, it's the third book in the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer. As always it's an easy and quick read even though it's over 600 pages. *Spoiler Alert* Sort of... I'll be honest, I'm bummed. I liked the second one better, New Moon. I'm an action girl and I felt like this book should have started at page 530 and continued on from there. I do think that this book was necessary closure for the characters and needed to be written this way - I just wish it had a lot more action in it. I've decided that I wouldn't be as frustrated if the 4 th book was already out. I'm still lovin' Edward. If anyone wants to borrow the book, just let me know.

I read this book years ago and it changed the way I discipline/reward my kids, reward myself, and even reward my husband. Davis' love language is gifts. He loves the simplest thing like a sticker, to a new craft, to a new Bionicle . Dylan's love language is touch. He's my snuggle bug. If I snuggle with him and watch cartoons for 15 min every morning, he's a much happier kid. After I read this book I realized how important that was. My honey's love language is also touch (he he). Enough said. ;-} My love language is quality time. This has helped me figure out what "fills my cup". I enjoy going out with the girls, dating my husband, and talking to my friend at lunch. I try to be sure I do those things for myself. What's your love language? Click here to take the quiz.

Gotta love a rainy summer where you can't go outside or to the pool to get out all that engergy. Love and Logic Tip #10 - When to Step In/When to Stay Out of Kids' Problems. Davis chose to dump out all his Legos and Bionicle bins. Can you guess what I chose to do? Unlike Mom, Drake decided he would help pick up. All this fuss for this boat. It's a pretty cool boat, I hope it was worth it. "Rain, Rain, Go Away! Give us Texan mom's a break today!"

I got this book today from Usborne Books , and WOW it doesn't leave anything to the imagination. I think I'll wait to read this with Davis until he's 9 1/2. I would reccomend it but know that it's a very "PC" book and in conflict with 3 of my conservative views. I'm actually glad it is because it will open up some needed dialogue.