To the mountains we go

This past weekend we went up to the mountains.

(It’s been awhile since our last trip.)

The mountains of Washington are just about my favorite place in the whole world.

Being up there helped me to remember why it’s nice to be alive.

These days, the days seem really long (especially since the switch in daylight savings time).  And can I say, hard.

I get tired.  Burned out may be a better way to describe it.  I have my moments during the day where I wonder where my life has gone.  It seems to be one long lonely road of taking care of kids.  I don’t want you to think motherhood itself is this way.  It’s just my certain set of current circumstances–temporary single mom, living in my parent’s basement, no roots or social network really, aside from family.  Nearly all of our...

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Pumpkin Caramel Blondie Bars

I made these this past weekend.

Oh, heavens, they were good.  {I know, total faux pas to rave about your own recipe.  Sue me.}

For the recipe, hop on over to , where I share the recipe as part of her awesome clean eating cocktail party.

Since I’m guest posting over at Cara’s today, no MM this week.  No worries, I’ll be back next week with lots of goodness to share!

 

 

 

P.S.  I’m so thrilled to get so much positive feedback & thoughts regarding cash vs. credit.  You know I always love hearing what you have to say–thanks for speaking up!  & if you haven’t checked out the comments on that post, it’s worth a peek.

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