by Mary Carver | Oct 2, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
She asked me how I was doing, and I told her the truth. Overwhelmed. As the new season (my favorite, don’t get me wrong!) has settled into a routine, my days have done the opposite. It’s like my to-do lists (yes, multiple) and my calendars (yes,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 1, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
Welcome to Giving Up on Perfect and my 31 Days series! If you’re new here for my 31 Days series, thanks for joining us! I’m going to spend the next month writing about all the ways and all the things I’m just not sorry for anymore. I think this is...
by Mary Carver | Sep 29, 2015 | recipes & food
“I have to get up early in the morning,” I told my husband Saturday night. “Why?” he asked. Obviously. Because getting up early is not my favorite thing. “So I can make you guys breakfast,” I explained. **crickets** **shock and...
by Mary Carver | Sep 28, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
A few weeks ago I invited friends over for dinner. It had been a while since we’d had anyone outside of family over, and it had been even longer since our house had been on the market. In other words I’d really let the house go. I couldn’t tell you...
by Mary Carver | Sep 25, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV
I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but the season of pumpkin-spiced everything is upon us. Fall actually is my favorite season, with its beautiful changing leaves and cold snaps that kill pollen and apple-flavored drinks (which I favor over the popular...