We’re All Struggling – Why Make It Harder?

I’ve seen a lot of posts and videos lately of people talking about how you should only give your time and energy to people who take time out of their day to check up on you. To take everything personally if they’re not checking in or coming to visit or calling to chat… whatever.Basically –Continue reading “We’re All Struggling – Why Make It Harder?”

Dolphin Cruise!

When we go on a beach vacation we really don’t do a lot.But the amount of dolphins we saw just swimming around made us want to go on a dolphin cruise – and we are so glad we did! We found a dolphin cruise called Cruise Orange Beach Dolphin Cruises – Find them on FacebookContinue reading “Dolphin Cruise!”

Welcome to Orange Beach!

Last week we went on a 7-day beach vacation in Orange Beach, Alabama… and let me tell you – if someone were to give me a house down there I’d move there tomorrow.It’s fabulous! We stayed at the Island House Hotel on the water, which was gorgeous!Not too big, not too small! It was perfectContinue reading “Welcome to Orange Beach!”

August Here We Come

It’s August – and of course, I’ve been MIA as I always am in the Summer.But here I am – welcoming August into my life because it means it’s almost the best time of year… Spooky Season. We’ve had a surprisingly busy Summer.Normally, we don’t do a lot or take small vacations but we haveContinue reading “August Here We Come”

Bedroom Renovation!

Room by Room we are renovating our house.And it’s so fun!If you want to see how we renovated our den just head here – https://youmeandbenny.com/2023/02/22/renovations-and-more/ But today we are talking about how we renovated our bedroom! AND I LOVE IT! If you like anything I have in my house you can always shop my storefrontContinue reading “Bedroom Renovation!”

Steve Martin and Martin Short!

I grew up on comedy.I grew up watching Saturday Night Live and wishing I could be Gilda Radner when I grew up.There was something about being funny that I just loved.I love watching it, I loved (and still love) being funny, and I love(d) how it made people feel. What is comedy? Comedy is theContinue reading “Steve Martin and Martin Short!”

St. Louis – Animals and More Animals

Ahhh.St. Louis.A place I’ve been a million times but it’s always a good time.I love it. This weekend we had a PACKED weekend – but it was a TON of fun.So let’s jump right in, shall we? We got to STL and had to eat – and what better place to go than Hooters. MyContinue reading “St. Louis – Animals and More Animals”

Showing Love During Grief

Grief is hard.Grief sucks.It’s a process – and it’s one we don’t want to go through.Ever. When my husband lost his father a month ago I wasn’t sure how to navigate with him… for him… really, just in general.I’ve not lost a parent, how do I help my husband with losing his father?It’s been overContinue reading “Showing Love During Grief”

Stop Being So Hard On Yourself

This weekend was the 100 Mile Yardsale which I NEVER participate in.I did this year – thanks to my Sister In Law that had on the CUTEST outfit in her snap story and I said oh girl – where did you get that?!We gotta be twins! LOL So here’s the thing – after I boughtContinue reading “Stop Being So Hard On Yourself”

Detective Kindle Unlimited

I have been reading KU books like they’re going out of style – and I am obsessed.They just keep recommending them and I can’t say so so here I am, books deep in a detective series after just finishing ANOTHER detective series and I can’t stop. But I thought my reading is your gain becauseContinue reading “Detective Kindle Unlimited”