A few weeks ago we had a clogged up kitchen sink. Being the frugal family we are, we decided we could just take care of this mess ourselves. No problem. It only took 2 days and almost $100 to realize that we were over our heads. It was time to call in the professional. When…
What is your first memory of the game of Monopoly? Do you remember playing for hours at a time at sleepovers when you were a kid? Maybe you can remember the first time you ever got to be the banker or the excitement of landing on the Free Parking space. Did you play by the…
This weekend is Father’s Day – a time to celebrate the men who inspire us, help raise our kids and teach us all to dream big! Many people are scrambling to find the perfect gift that expresses just what we think of our Dads. Whether you choose to make a card, give a tie or…
My Grandma has the most beautiful hydrangeas in the state of Kentucky! Every year they bloom with hundreds of gorgeous blue flowers that line the side of her house! Since these hyndrangeas started from plants in her Mom’s garden, I really want to have some of these heirloom plants growing in my gardens. So earlier…
I love using fresh vegetables from our garden and the local market. We typically grow as many bell peppers as we possibly can so we can stock up our freezer and be ready all winter long. Here are 13 recipes using fresh bell peppers that are guaranteed to take your bell peppers up several notches…
The long days of summer give the kids an opportunity to get outdoors and play, but sometimes even the most creative kids get bored. They don’t want to do the same old things they’ve done every other day. That’s when it’s time to give them a few new pieces of gear that will help them…
Is school done in your area of the country? We just recently finished our last day and are excited to be starting our long Summer break. But the teachers and staff still have a few more days left. We decided it would be fun to tell them thanks for a great year by sharing a…
I love seeing the new flowers that keep on growing and blooming unexpectedly. When we moved in to our home last year we knew there were some rose bushes but didn’t know if they would make it this year. They were seriously overgrown and in need of pruning. Since I know almost nothing about roses,…
Recently our son turned 13! It is a big birthday! But if you have tried to plan a gift for a teenager, you know that it can be tough! My son had a list of things he wanted but nothing really clicked for me. I decided we just needed to give him money and let…