by Mary Carver | Sep 19, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
This summer I lost any semblance of organization and motivation that I’d managed to scrape together throughout the first eight months I stayed home. Working out, eating right, writing, cleaning my house, sticking to a budget – it all went out the window....
by Mary Carver | Sep 18, 2011 | Home Life, recipes & food
My friends Josh and Brittany moved away earlier this year, and I miss them so much. Shortly after we said goodbye, I tried to bribe them to move back (yes, I am that selfish) with the promise of a new recipe using green chiles, one of Josh’s favorites. It...
by Mary Carver | Sep 16, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Because Mama loves YOU just as much (okay, more) as she loves her shows, here’s a quick rundown of the shows premiering next week:Monday, Sept. 197:00 pm How I Met Your Mother (CBS)7:00 pm Dancing with the Stars (ABC)7:00 pm The Sing Off (NBC)7:30 pm 2 Broke...
by Mary Carver | Sep 15, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Every week, Lisa-Jo hosts a link-up of free-writing exercises. This week, in honor of Sara and her commitment to Choose Joy, the topic is Joy. Here goes. ———————————– When I hear the word...
by Mary Carver | Sep 15, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
If a new show has been promoted to the nth degree this year, it is Up All Night. From commercials to website wraps to four-page features in my parenting magazines, this one has been building expectations for months now.Soooo . . . big surprise that last night’s...
