The Ordinary Home

Am I Living In A Fantasy?      What is a fantasy self? My 9-year-old self would say mermaid or fairy! And to be honest it’s not too far off from what a fantasy self is for some people. A fantasy self is defined according to the blog A to Zen Life as “a highly idealized image of not only…

When my husband and I bought our first home I had mixed feelings. The home isn't perfect, and I knew that whatever home we purchase would need to be renovated. I loved the neighborhood, school district, nearby shopping outlets, and grocery stores. I loved the size of our home, I…

When I became a mom I worried a lot and I still do. At the beginning of his life, I worried whether my son had enough clothes, diapers, and food. You know the usual and important things to keep a baby alive and comfortable. But my mind slowly trailed into worrying about irrelevant …

I live in Texas where the saying bigger is always better thrives and that applies to Texas homes. The average home in Texas is 2,170 sqft. Now that's not crazy big, but when I went house hunting with my husband my big want for my first home was that it wasn't too big. My re…