Do you love taking pictures of your family when you are out on adventures? I always have my phone/camera in my hand and snap pictures constantly. Whether we are out exploring the big city like Boston, San Francisco or Chicago, hiking up to a waterfall in Tennessee or walking along the overlooks at the Grand…
Through the years, I have often written about the adventures of my Grandma. If you have the privilege of knowing her, you know how remarkable she is. Hazel has traveled the world, been to all 50 states, had an audience with the pope, ridden a dune buggy on a volcano, raised four boys, taught Sunday…
Do you love creating homemade Christmas Ornaments for gifts? Our Christmas tree is like many of yours: a mix of store-bought ornaments and special ornaments made by family members through the years. I’m not the craftiest person, but I do love creating something special to hang on our tree and share with family and friends….
Do you remember the days before everyone had their own computer? Can you remember the Friday nights before DVDS, Netflix, Redbox or Amazon prime? I remember family movie nights when we would go to the video store, rent a Video player and bring home a family classic movie. Now it’s easier than ever to create…
Whether you are planning your Christmas list or just trying to find ways to save on toilet paper and toothpaste, there are ways to save money when you shop online. These are easy, legit options that I have used for many years that help put a little money back in your wallet when you are…
Each year we do something as a family to help celebrate the season. We have gone to local light shows, driven through the MegaCavern in Louisville, the KY Horsepark in Lexington and even spent a cold winter day at Dollywood. But last year we decided to check out the chilly holiday attraction ICE! Gaylord Opryland….
I’ll never forget the first time I read Mark of the Thief. At the time I had never heard of the author, Jennifer A. Nielsen. All I knew was that I had seen the book on some reading lists and it was sitting on the bookshelf begging for attention. The trilogy flew by leaving me with…
Can you believe it? It’s only 41 days till Christmas. If that number strikes fear in your heart and causes you to stress out, take a look at these things that we should all do this week to keep us from overstressing over the holiday season. There are a few things to do now before…