My name is not Susan. I go by my middle name, which is, of course, not Susan. It's Dawn, in case you are new to my blog. My first name is also not Susan. I just always think of this song when someone still calls me by my first name. I mean, I am pushing 50 and have gone by Dawn since I was 12. That's a long time to still be calling someone something they don't want to be … [Read more...] about My Name Is Not Susan
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How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
Jay and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last month with a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN. Flashback to a year ago though, and I really didn't think we would get to that anniversary milestone. In the summer of 2015, Jay and I broke up. We tried to continue to live together for a few months, but it just wasn't working. We really needed some time apart. So, he moved … [Read more...] about How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
Married life is full of challenges. Disagreements, fights, and offenses are inevitable but if partners put enough effort into their relationship, they will manage to avoid all those pitfalls and keep their love alive. Psychologists and relationship experts share the secrets of happy long-term relationships. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
6 Reasons Why I’m Thankful I Met My {Almost Ex} Husband
My husband and I separated. I felt it was important to share this here because you won't be seeing many more posts from him {he has a few coming} and I didn't want you readers to wonder why. We have been together over 9 years and our 9 year wedding anniversary would be in February. As we all know, there are many reasons couples break up. Some of the fault lies with him. Some of … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why I’m Thankful I Met My {Almost Ex} Husband
Keep Good Going With Your Gifts To Those You Love #sponsored
This post was sponsored by New York Life. Find out how New York Life can help you and your family Keep Good Going by visiting newyorklife.com/keepgoodgoing When I was growing up, I had this dream of being an artist. Everywhere I looked, I saw something that I wanted to create. I had a great imagination and was lucky enough to grow up in a time where that was considered … [Read more...] about Keep Good Going With Your Gifts To Those You Love #sponsored
Does Your Family Need A Tech Timeout? #sponsored
Tech Timeout ~ Between the laptop, the smart phone, the TV and the smart speaker, it seems that we always have some sort of tech device running in our household. My husband loves messing with the smart speaker that we have in the living room and listening to his music collection. It's very rare that I ever see my daughter without her phone or her ipod in her hand. And, … [Read more...] about Does Your Family Need A Tech Timeout? #sponsored
Cool Tees And Accessories For The Entire Family At Happydipcreations! {Sponsored Review}
Happydipcreations ~ Today we received the cutest and funniest things in the mail! We ordered a shirt, bag, and doggy shirt off of Happydipcreations. This website sells many cute and hilarious products for people with a great sense of humor! … [Read more...] about Cool Tees And Accessories For The Entire Family At Happydipcreations! {Sponsored Review}
First Snow of 2012!!
The view from my back deck on 2/19/12! My husband's work was closed (he works 3rd) and my daughter's school is closed tomorrow! Yay for snow days, curling up under a comfy blanket on the couch with the dogs, and hot coffee! … [Read more...] about First Snow of 2012!!
