Category Archives: Seasons

Favorites, Inspirational, Nature, Seasons

Twenty One Reasons to Smile Today

  1. Because you woke up this morning
  2. To cheer up someone else
  3. When you think of someone special
  4. Your best childhood memory
  5. Libraries are full of free books
  6. When you hear a child laugh
  7. Because there are green trees and smiling flowers on this planet
  8. The night is full of stars and moonlight and lovely silence
  9. It’s scientifically proven to elevate your mood
  10. Beauty is everywhere if you look hard enough
  11. You have internet access
  12. You will probably eat a meal today
  13. Most likely more than one
  14. Sunshine
  15. Late spring smells like rain and earth and allergies
  16. When you go on a walk
  17. When you go to your job
  18. When a complete stranger smiles at you first
  19. Because life is too short to spend in a foul mood
  20. Because today is an opportunity to do something you’ve never done before
  21. Because you choose to be happy

Happiness

Family, Holidays, Humor, Memories, Seasons

Reasons Why I Still Have a Christmas Tree Up in My Bedroom

  1. I never bought my 2014 annual ornament to represent my year and if I take my tree down before that happens, I will lose it (once I eventually buy it).
  2. All my favorite ornaments that remind me of the places I’ve been and the people I love still make me smile every time I look at them.
  3. It is covered in blue lights and sparkly blue snowflakes and glittery silver balls and that make me shiny and happy.
  4. It is something tall in the corner of the bedroom which is aesthetically pleasing.
  5. Green is a sign of life.
  6. It’s a pretty nightlight.
  7. I like it and I don’t want to take it down.

christmas tree

Events, Holidays, Seasons, Words

Out Like a Lamb (And other spring like phrases)

  • March comes in like a lion but goes out like a lamb.
  • April showers bring May flowers.
  • Spring forward, Fall back.
  • Spring fever
  • Spring training
  • Beware the Ides of March!
  • He’s no spring chicken.
  • March Madness
  • Luck O’ the Irish
  • St. Patty’s Day
  • Spring up, Oh well!
  • Spring into action.
  • Hope springs eternal.
  • Sing of spring!
  • Easter celebration!
Holidays, Nature, Seasons

Green Things (In honor of the upcoming St. Patty’s Day)

  • Shamrocks
  • The Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day
  • Grass in the spring
  • New buds on a tree
  • Cash
  • The sky when a tornado is brewing
  • The Christmas tree still up in my living room
  • Moss
  • Turtles
  • The cover of the book I’ve been reading
  • Towels in my guest bathroom
  • The Northern Lights
  • Ivy
  • Poison Ivy
  • Apples
  • The Green Bay Packers logo
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Dinosaurs (or so we theorize)
  • Oscar the Grouch
  • Kermit the Frog
  • Lizards
  • Chameleons
  • Kiwi
  • Seaweed
  • Mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • Lime sherbet
  • Emeralds
  • Watermelon
  • The new shirt I bought to wear on Monday
  • Aged copper
  • Avocados
  • Jealousy
  • Health food
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • The BP Logo (which, as it turns out, is designed by a friend of a friend)
  • Evergreen trees
  • Bananas that aren’t ripe

 

Holidays, Humor, Seasons

Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions Which Have Already Likely Been Broken (according to no scientific research but my own imagination)

  • Stop eating junk food
  • Visit gym daily
  • Visit gym 3 times a week
  • Visit gym once a week
  • No more smoking
  • No more gossip
  • Meet neighbors
  • Be involved in child’s school
  • Volunteer time for good cause
  • Call mother once a week
  • Read a new book every month
  • Finish project X
  • Organize garage / attic / basement
  • File taxes early
  • Leave work on time every day
  • Leave work on time at least once a week
  • Leave work on time once in a while
  • Reduce alcohol intake
  • Start Christmas savings fund
Brands, Events, Favorites, Geek, Seasons

Favorite Back To School Supplies

  1. Sharpies!!!
  2. Pencils with cool designs
  3. Electric pencil sharpeners
  4. Translucent plastic folders
  5. Dividers for 3 ring binders
  6. White-out tape in cool colored dispensers
  7. Sticky notes
  8. G2 gel pens
  9. Bic Ultra Round Pens
  10. Graph paper, spiral bound, at the top if possible
  11. Binder clips in assorted colors
  12. Bulletin boards
  13. Desk organizers
  14. Labels
  15. Colored copy paper

Sharpies

 

Events, Family, Favorites, Holidays, Seasons

Reasons to Love the Month of June

  • My birthday
  • My half-twin’s birthday
  • Lots and lots and lots of friends’ birthdays
  • My parents’ anniversary
  • Warm air
  • Sunshine
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Cook-outs
  • Hot dogs on a grill
  • Camping
  • Smores
  • Flip flops
  • Cute skirts
  • Bright days
  • Long nights
  • Longer days
  • Six Flags
  • Flag Day
  • Ceiling fans
  • Flowers
  • Did I say Our Birthday?  🙂
Our birthday - June 18, 1982
Our birthday – June 18, 1982