Do you remember the classic board game Risk where you try to conquer the world? You are given a set of cards that show you which territories you control. Then each turn you have the opportunity to add more armies and battle your opponents. My kids have never had the chance to play this classic…
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Johnson & Johnson. But if you know me at all, you know how perfect this post is for my life. All opinions in this post are entirely my own. I love to work in our flower gardens. If you have been following my journey recently, you…
I have always had a library card. I can remember getting books from our local library as far back as 1st grade. Back then, our library in my town of Auburn, Kentucky consisted of a small brick building with one room. It was the most exciting place to go visit. Since we have lived in…
Whether you are helping a friend who is transitioning to a new community or see a stranger moving in next door, there are many times in our lives when we are called upon to help a friend in need. But how do we know the best way to lend a helping hand? Sometimes it’s better…
Whether you work in an office 40+ hours a week, do shift work at a factory, work from home on your computer or juggle babies and toddlers all day, we all have stuff that has to be accomplished. There is no easy job. People who work full time outside the home still have to come…
I have never had a shade garden, but here in my new house I have the perfect spot. There’s just something so relaxing about sitting in the shade of some big trees, listening to the birds sing and the crickets chirp. I am excited to start building this new shade garden using some great pieces…
This past weekend we moved into our new house! The best part about our new house has nothing to do with the insides. It doesn’t matter a hill of beans to the kids if I get the boxes unpacked or the bedrooms decorated – they are just excited to have a creek in the backyard….
“Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.” #BistroCups #PlatefullCoOp It’s time for back to school routines. That means hurried breakfast meals and rushed mornings. I need easy breakfasts that are super quick, nutritious and yet still taste good. Of course we can always pour a quick bowl…
The famous cartoonist Charles M. Schultz once said that “Happiness is a Warm Puppy“. He built his life and career on the love of a little cartoon dog named Snoopy. Recently I asked my friends to share their favorite pictures of their children and ‘man’s best friend’. I was hoping for 2 or 3 cute…