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As Always, Anna

Mom. Wife. Suburban Life.

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Dressing to Flatter My Shape in the Summer

Dressing to Flatter My Shape in the Summer

July 30, 2018 by annao Leave a Comment

I wrote a post earlier this Summer about how I Don’t Wear Shorts (and Other Weird Fashion Rules I’ve Set for Myself). I received more feedback than I expected, and I was surprised by how many women identified with having a “pear shaped” body.  You know when you go to order a bridesmaid’s dress and the lady at the dress shop suggests you order based on your “largest measurement”?   For me my ... Read the Post

Categories: Fashion, Motherhood

Why I’m Learning a New Language

Why I’m Learning a New Language

July 26, 2018 by annao Leave a Comment

My husband and I realized a couple of years that we have this pattern with home improvement projects.  1. I get “inspired” to do a project after watching too much HGTV and/or Pinterest.  2. I explain to Husband that we “just” do steps A, B, C and become so fixated that I don’t talk about anything else. 3. Husband explains that it sounds great, but right now is maybe not is not the best ... Read the Post

Categories: Marriage, Moving Tags: Communication, DIY, Love languages, marriage, Wainscoting

Approaching Body Image With my Daughters

Approaching Body Image With my Daughters

July 13, 2018 by annao 3 Comments

As my daughters are growing and their bodies are changing, I know their opinions about themselves may easily be shaped by others’ comments.  As a growing child, I did not notice or mind that my thighs were thick until other people so kindly pointed it out for me.  Even trusted family members with good intentions taught me that I have “thunder thighs” at age 6.  I learned from a boy in middle ... Read the Post

Categories: Motherhood Tags: Body image, Daughters, Healthy, Self worth

The Hard Stuff

The Hard Stuff

July 9, 2018 by annao 2 Comments

A couple of years ago, at a mom’s group I attended, six of us moms were sitting around a table and somehow got onto the subject of loss.  A friend of mine started talking about her dog passing away.  She began to tell the story of finding her sweet companion in pain and her voice choked up as she told her story.  Without even thinking, I just started talking over her tears and maybe even telling a ... Read the Post

Categories: Growth, Motherhood Tags: Disfunction, Divorce, Family, mental illness, Vulnerability

How to Get Your Spouse On Board to Be Debt-Free

How to Get Your Spouse On Board to Be Debt-Free

June 29, 2018 by annao 2 Comments

Perhaps you have been reading my blog, and you are all inspired to get out of debt and gain some financial peace.  You’re excited to start shopping at Aldi and cut down your grocery budget.  You cannot wait to kick out your student loan that has been living with you for the past few years and keep that money in your pocket instead of dumping it into a pit. BUT your husband (or ... Read the Post

Categories: Debt Free Living, Marriage Tags: Debt, Finance, marriage, Personal finance, Unity

How I Feed My Family on $130 a Week

How I Feed My Family on $130 a Week

June 24, 2018 by annao 6 Comments

My husband played football in high school and college.  When we met he was in his senior year of college and practicing football twice a day.  He says that in high school he used to order two foot long subs from Subway and still be hungry.  One of the first things my mom said when we found out our third child was a boy was, “You are going to need a bigger grocery budget.” All four of our kids ... Read the Post

Categories: Food, Motherhood Tags: Aldi, Budget, Food, Grocery, Grocery budget, Grocery haul, Grocery shopping, Instacart, Total money makeover

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About Me

I’m Anna – wife, mom of four, and new to “the South”.  I write about finding peace among the chaos that is mothering in a culture of helicopter parents and mommy wars.  I aim to open conversations about purpose and meaning in an effort to ground myself and anyone who cares to jump in.

I blog to find myself, my voice and my groove after a full decade of growing and nursing babies.  I share my journey to seek humor in everyday life and reclaim joy in motherhood.

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