Here I Am!

So, I've given this blog thing a try or two and for some reason, it just hasn't stuck. I've run through the possible reasons, and the only thing I can pinpoint is that by blogging as The Perpetual Hostess I had pigeonholed myself. So here I am, and I'm branching out. This blog will serve as a place to talk about my life, and all of the triumphs and speed bumps along the way. All of the crazy things I try, and all of the boring stuff too. Sounds like there should be plenty to write about, huh? :)

In case you don't know me, or have fallen behind on where I am in my life, here's a quick rundown of the important stuff:

1.) I am 30 and live on Raritan Bay in NJ with my husband, daughter, and our pup.
2.) I am a savings-a-holic. Not just coupons, but all things savings are like a drug for me!
3.) I worked in corporate catering for over 7 years, but have been a stay at home mom since Jordan was born almost a year and a half ago.
4.) Jordan is our rainbow baby, as we lost our first baby when I was 19 weeks along.
5.) I love to exercise (yoga, pilates, hiking, etc)  but have fallen victim to the mommy trap of not making time for myself.
6.) I LOVE to cook. When I have free time I can usually be found in the kitchen!
7.) I grew up on the beaches of eastern Long Island, and I will always consider myself a beach bum at heart.
8.) Our home was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and had to be gutted and rebuilt, almost completely.
9.) I watch a little girl Jordan's age and am a partner in two Etsy ventures to help us out a little financially while still staying home with Jordan.
10.) Prior to being married, Jeff and I lived in Hawaii for a year with my best friend Michelle, and while it was expensive, part of me wishes we never left!

I promise to try to keep this interesting, and more importantly, I promise to check in often! Here we go!

xo
H