Yesterday was our first day back to school. Here’s a sneak peek of my girls before they left for the day. Aren’t they just adorable? And too grown-up. When school starts, it’s time for me to start thinking about what to set out for “after day school snacks.” (That’s what my then 6-year-old always called…
Dark Hope by Monica McGurk is the first book in a new trilogy entitled The Archangel Prophecies. It is a young adult novel with a fantastic twist. Instead of the typical vampires, this book has angels. I really enjoyed it. I felt that Hope is a strong female character–one that I wouldn’t mind my own…
Use these tips to grill the perfect steak every time—it’s easier than you think! One of the best things about summer time is grilling dinner and eating it outside in the yard. I just love it. And my very favorite meal to eat off the grill is a big, juicy steak. Lucky for me my…
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. My laundry room is a dungeon. At least, it was until I painted it a bright, sunny yellow. Now it’s only a semi-dungeon. It’s down in our unfinished 100-year-old basement, and…
Wondering what to bring to the beach for a perfect beach day? These six tips will make sure you know exactly how to plan a beach day with your family and really enjoy your day at the beach! Can I tell you how excited I am for summer to finally arrive? The past two wintersprings…
How to help your children find their strengths and develop their own unique talents. All children want to fly. They all want to excel at something, too. As a parent, I also want my children to fly. I grew up in a household that encouraged talent development in a big way, and I owe my…
I’ve always wished that I could afford to just have several pair of glasses to choose from. I have to wear either contacts or glasses, and I thought it would be nice to be able to wear glasses that coordinate with what I am wearing—or even glasses to match my mood! So I was kind of…