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In search of wings, preferably Angel Wings please.

9.10.2014

Red Bull Thank You Gift (2)I love myself some energy. I’m an energy addict. And don’t tell me there is no such thing, because I made it up. I crave energy like the next guy craving his next nicotine fix. But then I fall asleep. At inappropriate times. Now you understand why I need the energy.

I started off slowly, with maybe a Red Bull here and there. Then I graduated to a Monster a day. Per Day. I know how bad it is for me, so please don’t bother with an intervention. I’ve already intervened on your behalf. I stopped drinking energy drinks and started drinking coffee. At least that’s much more socially acceptable. I’m always trying to be more socially acceptable anyway, so I guess it’s a win-win.

Because I’m always trying to push my favorite things onto other people (they all love my blog as much as I do I’m sure)…I took to the streets with my energy drug and got to work. I needed to thank some co-workers for their amazing help with a project, and what’s better than giving them the wings to fly?

Just buy a pack of Red Bull, print these tags: Red Bull Thank You Gift Tags, cut them, and tie them to the can!

Note to self: Next time add vodka. They would have liked it more.Red Bull Thank You Gift

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  1. Bobbie Beckman says

    9.11.2014 at 6:04 am

    I think you have enough energy…you do not need wings!!

  2. yvonne priewe says

    9.11.2014 at 6:51 am

    I’m 77, maybe I will gat my wings..

  3. freebutfun says

    9.11.2014 at 10:39 am

    Haha, I always say that since I don’t drink coffee nor soda, I can have an energy drink here and there. They don’t really give me an energy boost though but I like the taste and I like the excuse to sit down!

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One day, instead of hearing little feet running th One day, instead of hearing little feet running through the house all day, I’ll be leaving voicemails hoping they call me back when they have time.

The sticky fingerprints will wash away, the car seats will come out, bedtime routines will end, and the house that once felt so loud will get quieter little by little.

It’s strange how the things that exhaust you in the moment become the very things you ache for later. 🤍
When did it become expected to spend hundreds of d When did it become expected to spend hundreds of dollars on Teacher Appreciation gifts? Don’t get me wrong, if it were in the budget you better believe it’s worth it. I am not advocating for giving them LESS, I’m just advocating for staying within your families budget. And maybe if we see more of these easy little inexpensive gifts, we can make it more acceptable to gift within budget. Because that’s what it’s all about. 

What’s that saying? It’s the thought that counts.
I’ve been seeing so many reels lately saying that I’ve been seeing so many reels lately saying that Mother’s Day is only for moms with small children. I couldn’t disagree more. To me, Mother’s Day is not just about me. It’s about the women who helped shape me, as a mother, a woman, a friend. It’s about my friends who help me be a better mother, even if they don’t have little kids themselves. It’s about my own mother, who is the biggest inspiration for me, to be a better mother myself. It’s about the many generations before me that allowed me to be a mother at all. It’s about every woman in my life that loves me and my girls as if they’re their own. That’s who I’ll be celebrating this Mother’s Day.
Listen. Shelling with my kids will always be so mu Listen. Shelling with my kids will always be so much fun. But I think we have enough of these oyster shells at this point. 🤣

What are your kids always finding for you?
There’s something rare about being fully known and There’s something rare about being fully known and still fully loved. No shrinking yourself. No editing your personality.
Just being met where you are. That kind of friendship changes you.
It’s just a little walk… It’s just a little walk…
Unpopular opinion: kids don’t need more stuff. The Unpopular opinion: kids don’t need more stuff. They need more boredom. More freedom. More outside time. More chances to build a world out of sticks and dirt instead of asking for the next new thing.

I’m not interested in raising a child who expects constant entertainment or new toys. I want to raise one who knows how to create their own magic.

#familylove #familybonding
Something I tell my little girls all the time, yet Something I tell my little girls all the time, yet wish most grown women understood too. I see so many adults actively TRYING to fit in…work, church, neighborhood, sports, etc. 

You shouldn’t have to try. If you’re trying to be someone you’re not, it’s not right. For you, or for them. Your tribe will come along, I promise you. Even if that tribe is one person, it’ll be better than a hundred women who just don’t get you.
Listen. I’m all about having a good time. I love t Listen. I’m all about having a good time. I love to travel, I love to go out for dinner, I love having new clothes. But somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the ability to just say “No, I don’t want to spend the money on that.” 

Our budgets don’t always allow for the same experiences that our friend or neighbors may have, and that is perfectly okay. We need to stop overspending and start saving. We need to be financially secure before buying more junk that isn’t fulfilling, or going out for another dinner. 

Do you feel comfortable telling someone you don’t have the budget for something?
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