I am so completely overwhelmed by the support you guys threw my way for the ‘Doing It All. Who Does???’ post! I can’t tell you how petrified I was to actually hit publish on that one. I mean really, is there anything more scary than revealing your true self?! But what I found through your amazing comments, tweets, texts, emails and facebook posts, is that all of us struggle in many areas of our lives, but we’re also comforted knowing we’re not in this alone.

Our appearances and homes may look different on the outside, but inside we all battle similar pressures and demons. I hope to remember that next time envy and guilt show their ugly heads.

I love this quote that Katie sent me:

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is
because we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes footage with everyone
else’s highlight reels.” — Steven Furtick

Maybe I’ll knit that on a pillow so I don’t forget! Not really. I have no idea how to knit. But thank you, thank you for opening yourselves back up to me, and for being so kind with my exposed soul. It was like a giant virtual hug!

Enough of the Kumbaya, and let’s do some Friday Housekeeping!

First up, I’m hanging with Dana at Make Them Wonder today. She has a great series called, ‘Blogging Made Me Do It!”, and at no surprise to anyone, I took mine in a totally whack direction! So hop over there and read about the nuttiest thing I’ve done, all because of blogging!

Earlier in the week, I was chatting it up about my personal style with sweetie-pie, Michaela. She’s got some great bloggers talking about their home and fashion style, so check it out!

And I think I’ve had a total lapse in judgement, because I’m taking the kids on a week-long road trip…Griswald style! Starting tomorrow, we’ll hit the road with no plans or agendas, and ultimately end up in Nashville to stay with my treasured friend. Did you catch that it’d be just me and the kids?! No Mr. Sugarplum to navigate and referee.

I’m actually really excited to spend this time with them, and see what kind of memories we make. You know, practice that concept of living life instead of just observing it? So we’re packing up the car and heading out…hopefully making it out of town before I lose my mind nerve. You can follow along on InstaGram…my name is CassieSugarplum.

While we won’t look like a Tommy Hilfiger ad, I will be traveling a lot more stylishly thanks to this adorable tote from Simply Bags. Stripes, monogram and red, white and blue?!?! I think I’m in love! They have some really cute totes to choose from, and the embroidery is free on the beach bags!

I’m not leaving you high-and-dry though, some of my friends will stop by to share their {Marry, Make-Out & Muzzle} choices, I’ll answer all the questions you asked me about blogging, and hopefully share some scenes from the road. Wish me luck, patience, good humor, and an endless supply of sunflower seeds. Here’s hoping your weekend is full of your favorite people!