Hello, Hump Day!

Hiya, Wednesday! We love 'second week Wednesdays,' because they mean that Dada will be home to us in just a few short days, and -- let's face it -- everything is a lot more fun when our family is whole. 

This week so far, some of us wore mermaid costumes for the great majority of our waking hours (sorry to disappoint, but "some of us" = Maile). We made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. We explored Hudson Gardens (the best time of year to meander this lovely, free! venue). We ate too many biscuits (with copious amounts of gravy) for breakfast. This week has been good.

Other plans include a girls date with our friend Shea, a yard sale with neighbors (so exciting, I know), and some new material for Real Oilfield Wives. 

Here's to the rest of the week! Hope yours is fab!

PS - We have a beautiful Instagram giveaway going on right now, with sponsor Little Starling. Enter here!

"Blue-Collar" Blessings

Today I'd like to send you, dear friends, over to a site to which I contribute: Real Oilfield Wives. I'm particularly proud of my latest piece ... discussing the fact that Tim isn't college educated, and both the blessings and challenges that come with the "blue-collar" label.

I'd love to read your feedback, too! Do both you and your partner or spouse hold university educations? What dynamic does education bring to your relationship? I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

xo

This Week, on Real Oilfield Wives: Snail Mail

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Today, I'm over at Real Oilfield Wives, challenging you to dig out your pretty stationery, a good pen, and write a few letters. In light of yesterday's events, I feel like a post about keeping in touch with those you love, with those who have affected your life positively, is appropriate.

Head on over, and let me know who you'll be sending snail mail to!

xo

Real Oilfield Wives Writing Gig

Real Oilfield Wives has hired me as a paid writer for their website! I will be writing for ROW twice a month, to start. This is seriously new territory for me, but I'm super excited to now be an official part of such an awesome community of women. :)

To those of you who visited, shared, commented, liked during my application process, thank you!

Click here for today's post on long-distance marriage.