The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff

We are moving into a new apartment in the next month or so as our current apartment is being sold. We think we found an amazing apartment, but storage is going to be tight—like really tight. So I have spent the better part of two “sleepless” nights...
Friday’s Quote

Friday’s Quote

“If you don’t have time for things that matter, then stop doing the things that don’t.” ~ Courtney Carver (Founder of Be More With Less) It’s been quite a week or two here at the Fitzgerald household, and not one that I would like to...
Family First

Family First

Yesterday, I saw a post from a friend. His son recently landed an amazing new job. He wrote, “Proud Poppa alert,” and end with his signature, “Family first, always.” Good message, right?  Later that same day, I read an article in Inc....

All That Glitters…

As you know, I have had a lot of people working in my house. Unfortunately, we can’t always be there the whole time, so we have had to leave, essentially, complete strangers in our home. Doing this conjured up some uncomfortable feelings for me around trust—or...

Mr. Grinch

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhpas, means a little bit more.” The Grinch It’s Christmas Eve here and many of us are exhausted already! There is a lot of hype packed into the next...

Today is a Reset

Last night we were under a tornado warning from 6pm until about 9 pm. My husband, my son, my two dogs, and me hunkered down in the basement for three hours to remain safe until the risk of the tornado passed. I was texting with other family members and friends who...