Is life too hard? Is it comin’ at ya with windmill arms, beating you down with every flailing turn? We’ve all been there, baby. There’s gotta be a secret to this life thing, right? How do you make the hard easy when you have no flippin’ idea what you’re doing? Hang on – I’m going […]
Eye Was Skeptical of The Colossal Big Shot
May 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Mascara? That’s what I’m gonna talk about today? Me?! The gal who makes videos without a thought to what she looks like (much to your delight – don’t pretend you aren’t pointing and laughing)? Yep. We’ll get to the saddy sad why in a sec… ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When […]
My How To Get Things Done Formula
April 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Life can be a stinkin’ trouble maker – always in the way and forcing change in the worst ways. BOOOOOOOOO! Hang on, my babies. I have a plan – a formula – to help. The thing is, you have to ask yourself one thing: how bad to you want it? (“it” being whatever you’re chasing) […]
Have You Made Friends with Death?
April 20, 2018 By 4 Comments
Let’s talk death, more specifically making new friends – with Death. Don’t leave! I promise this isn’t as weird or creepy as it sounds. #pinkyswear A bit of backstory for any new readers: I’ve cheated death at least three times in my life.* (see bottom of post) Death defiers, in order: 1: As a new […]
How-To: Neutralize Funky Odors With Vinegar Hack
February 2, 2018 By 4 Comments
I’m *that* gal – the one that will extol the virtues of vinegar all day long. I have basically replaced most of my cleaning products and use the power of vinegar instead. Sure, it smells like you’re dying Easter eggs, but the vinegar-ness dissipates quickly and is safe to use. Especially if you need to […]
A Somber Reminder to Never Forget
September 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 In the wake of all that has happened to the collective us in the last month, there is so much we’ll never be able to forget. To those who fight the good fight, to those who step up when times are unimaginable, to those who love in the face of terror, […]
What To Do About Sexual Dysfunction Post-Menopause
January 20, 2017 By 5 Comments
Oh, man. Who else just broke out in a sweat reading that post title? NOT A HOT FLASH! I’m going to put a caveat right here so NO ONE can say I didn’t warn them… CAVEAT: REAL TALK ABOUT SEXUAL FUNCTION POST-MENOPAUSE A small survey was taken (1,858 post-menopausal women, 45 and older – median […]
Duolingo Spanish Lessons
May 11, 2016 By 1 Comment
I used to be bilingual; I spoke West Texan and broken German. It has been years since I conversed in German, yet there is still much I understand when I hear it spoken. Today, I’m no longer bilingual, but I’m hoping to change that with the program Duolingo. Sweet E attends a Spanish immersion school […]
DIY Fire Pit Tutorial: Updated
June 13, 2014 By 28 Comments
Cliff Notes of a DIY Fire Pit Tutorial = chop down a big ash tree, have the stump properly shaped for burning, then burn ALL THE THINGS! The DIY fire pit post is one of my most popular. Who knew so many of you were looking to make a hobo pit like us! When I […]
Shoot I Do: FARTing
May 30, 2014 By 24 Comments
Welcome back to the Shoot I Do series! Um, what? Did she use the word farting in her tittle? Does it mean what I think it means? What am I still doing here?! Yes. Probably not. Because you want, nay, MUST, know what craziness is happening in OMT’s brain! (last time I left you guys, […]
