TV and Furniture tip over related deaths and injuries are not slowing down. A child is killed once every two weeks, and tens of thousands are injured every year. When I read the article that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission put out I was scared. I was scared because I watch my son…
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After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I love being married, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife I can be and all my crazy thoughts along the way. -
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Tag Archive: home
You’ve Both Said “I Do” Now it Might be Time to Say “Let’s Move”
Depending on where you live, opportunities are limited, available, or abundant. It’s true that the entire U.S. is suffering through the global economic crisis along with the rest of the world, but to think that every American region and city is being affected the same is an incorrect assessment of the situation. Relative to what…
Too Much Stuff!
I find it absolutely amazing how much “stuff” one can collect over the years. I have lived in my own home for about 9 years at this point (meaning stuff isn’t at my parents), and over that time I have accumulated more “stuff” than anyone could possibly need. As The Captain will be quick to…
Learning To Be A Housewife…Again
When I started this blog, my main goal was to share about my life as a wife. I was newly married, and I really strived at being a good housewife. Why was it so important? Well, it’s because it was what I wanted to be…I work for the money, but I really feel/felt that my…
Great Neighbors Help To Make A Happy Home
Growing up I lived in the most wonderful neighborhood. There were kids to play with in all age ranges, and the adults all seemed to be friends. When the weather was good my family would go outside and gather on our driveway. Within a short period of time a bunch of our neighbors would come and…
Mr. Fix it!
I grew up in a household where if there was ever anything that needed to be fixed or put together, either my mom would do it, or for more complicated jobs, it would wait till my Grandpa came down for a visit. My parents were very lucky that he was so handy, and willing…
Duvet Cover Rant
I have always loved down comforters. I am not sure where this love began, but I can remember being young and asking my parents to buy me the most expensive down comforter out there. I loved wrapping myself in the soft down. I even got a less expensive version when I went to college. But…
The Sergeant Comes For A Visit
I love my mom. She has so many roles in my life. Mom, Friend, Cheerleader, Co Worker and sometimes MAID! My mom came into town to visit for a few days. With our very busy schedules it’s been hard to set a time for her to visit me at my house. (I get to PA…
