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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

Fitness Friday: Working Through the Pain

Posted in Fitness

“A muscle is like a car. If you want it to run well early in the morning, you have to warm it up.” Florence Griffith Joyner It’s been a bit of a crazy week around here, but my recovery is slowly moving along. I’m beyond ready to be able to function like a normal human being again. My shoulders are aching due to having to use the crutches for so long. The eczema on my hands is acting up thanks to the grips on the crutches – not fun. Enough of the complaining… I have made progress – albeit painful progress.…

Strategic Packing for a College Campus Tour

Posted in College Life, and Reviews

This post contains amazon affiliate links. Some items were purchased at a discount from the company in exchange for feedback about the product. These items will be marked with an asterisk. Last week, Munchkin started her college career at a local community college, but next year, it looks like she’s going to be heading off to college. She has a school in mind which means that she needs to take a tour of the campus and see if it’s the place for her. Somehow, she’s going to need to balance her new classes here while going across country to check…

Fitness Friday: Ankle Rehab Kit

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It’s hard to believe that 6 1/2 weeks have passed since I suffered this ankle sprain. I truly thought that I would be walking without crutches by now, but alas, I still can’t bear my own weight on the ankle. Crutches have become my constant companion. I’m definitely going to need to see a chiropractor after I get off the crutches as I know it’s messing with my alignment. The good news is that I am able to put some weight on my ankle without the sharp pains shooting up my ankle/leg. It’s progress. I also found myself driving for…

A New Chapter: Our College Girl

Posted in College Life, and Family

I can’t believe our baby girl is now a college student. Yes, she’s currently attending school locally, but it’s still a huge change for us. She’s working on some “basic” classes for her future geology major with biology minor. Her first semester of college includes Chemistry, Trigonometry, College Composition, and Physics. It’s certainly not an easy first semester, but she’s motivated to do well as she knows it will help her with her future plans. It’s not a load that I would have wanted to take right away. 😉 So far, she’s attended Chemistry and Trigonometry classes and likes her…