I Will Cheer for You

When you look at your Instagram feed, do you know the first ten people personally? When you click a link for a pair of shoes, is it for a pair that a friend had and recommended? I will be the FIRST to admit that I sometimes talk to others about my “friends” when really they are just internet personalities that I do not know one personal detail about in real life. Then I see a friend share an opinion about some shampoo they love and I mindlessly scroll on past. Why are we like this?

In 2023 I made a personal business goal for Two Hidden Gems. I wanted to grow that little baby business because it is not only a true blessing to our family, but it brings my heart so much joy. (I won’t say pride…..) I took a step back and I looked at the big picture. 90% of our customers, I know personally or I have met them and could recognize them in public. This means FRIENDS are supporting our little business dream. This set the tone for my personal mission for 2023. I want to support you.

Sometimes I honestly don’t need another tube of lipstick, but you best believe I will share your link to someone that might. Cart and Calla probably don’t need another outfit… but I have friends that are hunting for that perfect baby outfit. My goal for 2023 is to share, pray, and support my friends, friends of friends, and YOU! Why do we often support a stranger, but kinda turn a shy eye to our friends?

I can only speak for what it does when you support this little space. You help support that classroom on the 5th grade hall. You help support the tiny Cains and their different camps, classes, and hobbies. You help support that tiny place of creativity in the bottom of my heart that drives me to WANT to share more, say more, help more, support you more. I can only relate that passion to Coach Cain on the field… wanting that win.

Bottom line: I will cheer for you!

May your season be full of wins,

I have LOTS to say. I have even more to share. 2011 Carley was a Rookie Wife just blogging for fun. 2023 Carley is here to cheer you on and show you the absolute Real Life Coach's Wife Life. 

Love love,

How Does Your House Run

I had about 43 seconds today where I was just scrolling the internet on my phone and I found a very interesting survey. I really wish I saved where I found the survey, but now I can't find the direct link. I would love to give them credit.

So for the record: I did not make this survey. I just really found it interesting to see how other families function. What is "normal?" Am I normal? Crazy? Perfect mix of both? Here are my answers:

How Does Your House Run:
1. How many people?
Three people and two weims that have absolutely no idea they are indeed NOT people. Don't tell them.

2. Average spent on groceries?
Eeeehhhh..... $500 for the month. I'd like to explain this. We eat most meals at home. We also do not EVER eat our for lunch during the week unless it is a special treat. I also cook with a ton of fresh fruits, veggies, and meats. Not a ton of junk... so I think my bill is pretty decent.


3. Own or rent?
Own. Absolutely NOTHING wrong with renting. I totally 1000% believe in renting until you find something you love.

4. How often is laundry done?
Daily.
Coach does the laundry around here. Sometimes I do it... but that's mostly his thing. He doesn't like clothes in the hamper. Husband jackpot for real.

5. Split household chores?
For sure. I would say that I am the only one that cleans bathrooms, but Coach is the only one that takes care of the yard and outside.

6. Who does bedtime routine with kids?
We split that too. While one is doing the bath and bed, the other is cleaning the kitchen, packing lunches, and walking the Weims.

7. How do you clean your floors?
Shelly the Shark. :)

8. Who does the grocery shopping?
Wal-Mart on Sundays, whole family, after church.
Or I go. Fun fact: I LOVE the grocery store. It is kinda my "me time" so I do not mind going.

9. How often do you go out to eat?
We have a 2019 goal of going out to eat less than 5 times per month. This will totally change during football season, but right now we are rocking it.

10. Paper plates and plastic silverware, or real?
Y'ALL.... I can't stand paper plates. Seriously. Hate them. I just LOVE my real dishes. We run our dishwasher daily, but we do not ever buy paper. The only time we usually use paper is for a party or celebration... and usually I still try to use my real dishes.


What's your normal?

Love love,