How do you organize school pictures? Now that the school year is over, this is a great time to close out everything from the school year. Every year I buy their school pictures, but I can’t even find the ones from the previous years. What a mess! I needed to find a super easy way…
It’s summer! That means it’s time for cold treats and laid back entertaining. One of the most fun things to do during the summer is to throw an ice cream party for the whole family. But don’t get caught unprepared when your guests arrive! Here are a few tips to help you host a Perfect…
When you think of summer break from school, most people think of family vacations and big trips. But realistically, there is not always money to fund an elaborate vacation. So what can you do when you have more summer days than money? Of course, I’m not going to ask a question like that unless I…
Suspense, intrigue, murder mystery and just a small hint of squeaky clean romance is my kind of book. DiAnn Mills is one of my favorite authors and delivers another great book in the FBI Task Force Novel Series called Deep Extraction. Even if you missed book 1, Deep Extraction is a stand alone novel that…
Heading to Washington DC and planning to stay right outside the city in Springfield, Virginia? We recently returned from a road trip and stayed at the Homewood Suites in Springfield. We rode the METRO into the city each day and then came back out of the city each evening for supper. Here are three great…
If you have been a mom for at least 10 minutes, that I can promise you that you will recognize this next statement as truth. There are many times that we fail as moms. There are many times that we feel guilty about not doing something exactly right. But for every one of those times…
Do you love to work puzzles? Our family has always enjoyed puzzles at home, but recently we have discovered that puzzles are also great options for students in alternative school settings. There’s just something about working a puzzle together that gives staff and teachers opportunities to connect with students. Take a look at some of…
On our recent trip to Washington DC we struggled at first with the decision of where to stay while we were touring the city for the week. We debated the pros and cons of staying inside the city or outside the beltway and using public transportation. The decision to stay in Springfield, Virginia just made…