This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In my recent quest to no longer be “that friend” (Read about how I came to that realization here) I have implemented a self-care routine. Here is my typical Sunday: 1. Turn On The Crockpot This may seem weird to have […]
Friday nights you can find me on the couch, curled up watching a movie. First up is a family friendly pick to watch with the kiddos. Then, they go to bed while mommy and daddy watch a movie of the non-animated genre. One Friday night I found myself alone for the adult portion of movie […]
Games have been played, cartoons have been watched and lunch has been eaten. Then, you show up. I look forward to your arrival every Saturday and Sunday. You are the most welcomed weekend guest. Your arrival brings about a peace that passes all understanding. Quiet fills the air. When you’re around I’m able to be […]
Three-day weekends don’t come often. When they do, I rejoice! Just the thought of not having to go to work an extra day excites me. Sunday night I turn off my alarm and lay in the bed watching TV until my heart is content. Then, Monday morning comes. Instead of my alarm there is a […]
I have said this numerous times. When I found out I was pregnant I was SCARED! After I had my son the comfort of the hospital was nice. I could push a button and a very nice lady would come to the room, get my bundle of joy and let me sleep. When he was […]
The relationship between a father and a daughter is special. I don’t think there is another word that more perfectly describes my relationship with my daddy. My dad is a real-life hero. He retired from the army and served in the Saudi Arabia war. His mission to protect our country meant he was not able […]
Grandaddy Artis “Sug” Appling Sr. It was the day before my birthday. I was 7 months pregnant in upstate New York. Just me, my husband and our two year old. Hundreds of miles away from our Floridian family. Before I could get out of bed for work my father calls. My grandfather had passed away. […]
How would you feel if every time you entered a room you were announced? Like there is a major concert and you are the headliner. That is the way I feel every time I enter a room where my uncle is already there. I enter the room and hear: “ALANDA LEIGH!” In my very first […]
I often scroll through Pinterest admiring all of the innovative and beautiful DIY projects. My home should be magazine ready! That’s assuming I have the same skill level as them. Let’s be honest, I don’t. But a girl can dream. So, when I found this DIY I was ecstatic! It looked too good to be […]
Writing this series has been amazing! It felt good to memorialize the memorable moments I’ve shared with all the mothers in my life. It came easy because I was truly writing from the heart. Now that it’s time to do the same for the most important woman in my life, I’m stuck. I don’t know […]