All You Can Do But Laugh

You know when you get so flustered, embarrassed, or afraid that you just don’t know what else to do but laugh?

Yeah, that happens a lot.  I don’t know what comes over me, but I’ve always been that way.  It bugs the tar outta me!  My twin sister and I used to do this all the time.  We would just look at each other and burst out laughing for no reason at all.  Just silliness I guess.  In some ways it was our way of saying “I understand”.

She’s the one that got me started in all this bloggy business.  (It’s not a business for me…and I know I do a lot of product reviews…but I’m no Scrooge McDuck!)  I struggle to find that balance of maintaining a blog that is true to myself and also have fun sometimes with reviews, which provides a little extra coffee money savings.  I think that is something every blogger struggles with.  I started my blogging journey 7 years ago.

If you would have ever told me I’d make a dime off of my hobby I’d roll my eyes and be like “riiiiiiight”.  But blogging is SO much more than that.  I’ve met people I would have never known unless I were a blogger.  People and a community that has blessed my life in so many ways.  Yet, I think I could and should be doing so much more than I have been with this blog.  I’m just grateful people care enough to read and pray for us.

I’m not perfect, and you don’t know everything about me.  I do struggle with things just like you do.  A lot of times it’s easier to express yourself through writing. I’ve said things in the past I’m not proud of and wish with all my heart I could take back….ugh.  I guess that’s the ugly thing about the Internet, they say it will always be around.  Wonder if that’s true?

At the end of the day my boys are my everything and that’s what matters most.

All of this to say THANK YOU!  And as our pastor says in church “Go find someone you’ve never met before and shake their hand & say God bless you so glad you came today!”

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She makes me laugh. *Sisters*

The Best Part #Folgers

 

I wanted to share something with you all I’m so excited about called The Best Part. The Best Part is an online community dedicated to brightening up your day. I used to work with a man who would walk into the office every day and the first thing he would say is “HAPPY! HAPPY!” That’s all he said, but the tone in his voice and his attitude about life in general was infectious to all around him.

That’s exactly what The Best Part community is about. It’s a place that posts inspirational stories, encouraging quotes, & good news on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Best Part community also encourages fans and followers to share optimism with those around them too! When you share what makes you happy it affects others and shines bright in the midst of the darkness.

What are some of the ways you like to bring happiness to those around you? I like to give a card, surprise someone with a cup of coffee in the morning, or even just a simple smile can make a difference in someone’s day. Everyone makes choices. You can choose to lift someone up or bring them down.

Years from now when you’re old and gray how do you want people to remember you? I personally want people to say “Oh Becky, she was always so happy. She put a smile on my face every day, she made me laugh, and she was the first to offer help when I need it.” That is what I hope people say. When you sit back and look at the bigger picture in life you realize that the things you think matter to others really don’t, and the things that do matter are so simple! You have the chance today to leave a legacy for tomorrow. Nobody likes a Debbie Downer. I live each day to the fullest, and I hope people see that in me. I try to be an optimist, not a pessimist.

As long as I stay true to myself and continue to live each day with an optimistic attitude, I know my joy will spill over into other’s lives. Check out The Best Part Community on FacebookTwitter and Instagram and I’m positive you will find something to brighten your day!

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It’s a

GLASS HALF FULL

KIND OF DAY!!!

 

HAPPY FRIDAY!

My Little Fishy

D7K_4366 Connor in his Disney Nemo costume.  He is the cutest little fishy ever!  Used my favorite trick and took these pictures with bubbly wrapping paper I found at HomeGoods 🙂  I love this kiddo with all my heart!D7K_4368 D7K_4369 D7K_4371 D7K_4376 D7K_4381

Sickhead.

Why can’t things just be NORMAL!!!!

I think I got food poisoning or something yesterday that jacked me up. UH.  My Dad aka Poppy is here to help this week thank the Lord.  I have the best guys in my life….thank you Ter-Bear, Daddy, and Connor boy for being so good to me!

Love you all bunches 🙂1273939_10153207987860125_97056605_o_zpsd7f2b60f

Goings On & Friday Link Ups

I am SO glad it’s Friday and I have a 3 day weekend to spend with my boys! Yippeeeeeeee!!! We don’t really have any exciting plans, right now I just want to get rid of this head cold/sinus problem that’s been going on.
I am in love with Lolly Wolly Doodle on Facebook. They are the cutest shirts ever! Here is Connor in a Christmas shirt we got (I think it was around $10 bucks?) So cute!

D7K_4034 D7K_4040 D7K_4066 My sweet sister sent me this love knot ring. She has one too and she said we can both wear them & think of each other 🙂 She also sent Connor a shirt and some “Pirate beads” Thank you Aunt Bonnie!D7K_4032 D7K_4024 I’m also loving these ruffle sleeve tops from LuLuBug Boutique. It’s also another Facebook boutique. Such cute stuff for little girls and Moms too! PicMonkey Collage1515 One of my other favorite bloggers Kelly is having a “Show us your Life” cleaning tips! I cannot tell you enough how much I love Barkeepers Friend! It works amazing on your pots and pans, or any kind of metal or hard surface in the home. It’s very cheap, but works GREAT! PicMonkey Collage154154 D7K_3986

Okay so now go link up with some of my Friday favorites Kelly, Darci, and Lauren!

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!