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Making a birthday cake seems like the mother-ly thing to do, until you're in the middle of it and wondering if it's a good idea. Here's a few tips I have after some gigantic failures. :)

Birthday Cakes 101

PUBLISHED: May 4, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I remember at one of my jobs we were talking about birthdays, and I shared that I make my kid's birthday cakes. {crickets} One brave nurse gathered Continue Reading

LIfe goes on, get excited for new things!

Throwback Thursday: 10 Years Ago….

PUBLISHED: April 30, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

This blog is really old.  I was talking to a friend and mentioned I have blogged for 11 years.... she told me she was still in high school back Continue Reading

10 years of pulling curls. A big thanks to YOU my readers, and an update on where we are on the job front!

Happy 10 years, & an Update

PUBLISHED: April 25, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

This blog started on March 30, 2005.  Ten years ago!  Hard to imagine, although less so since Mr Middle was 1 at the time.  I had a house full of Continue Reading

How To Fix Fly Away Hairs

PUBLISHED: April 21, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

My baby (who is five) has super fine hair.  She gets it from me {poor girl} but mine is super curly, so it works for me.  When I straighten it -- I go Continue Reading

6 Things to hold close to your heart when your future seems fuzzy. We are going through a job transition right now that is really scary, but it doesn't have to be as scary my head sometimes makes it.

5 Things to Keep Close To Me During a Trial

PUBLISHED: April 13, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Drew and I are experiencing a similar situation to what we experienced 4 years ago.  It's eerily similar.  I'm trying to really take hope from the Continue Reading

My March 2015 blogging income report. What I'm fixing, working on and doing better with! {and worse}

March 2015 Blogging Income Report

PUBLISHED: April 12, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

My Blog Income Reports are made possible by my Blog Income Spreadsheet -- you can find out how to buy it here! Here's my latest income report. Continue Reading

Do you need a miracle? I do -- I know they've happened before for us.

Throwback Thursday: Are You Looking for a Miracle?

PUBLISHED: April 9, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I am looking for a miracle right now.  In case you missed it, my husband has resigned from his teaching job, effective in 6 weeks.  It's for a variety Continue Reading

What I Built My Family On

PUBLISHED: April 7, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I loved to play dollies when I was a little kid.  I loved dressing them up, and brushing their hair.  I liked having them all talk together and play Continue Reading

He is here to make us happy. How will you let Him do that?

How Can I Be Happy?

PUBLISHED: March 29, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Yesterday I was driving more than I usually do.  I don't particularly like driving.  Ok, I hate it.  But I do enjoy that it gives me time to Continue Reading

This Blog Isn’t Brain Surgery

PUBLISHED: March 27, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I have another job.  I am with other moms at school.  Sometimes I divulge I am a blogger.  Everyone at my work knows I have a blog.  When we have down Continue Reading

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