You can buy just about anything online – even weird things you didn’t know existed. But now that I’m telling you about them today, I bet you are convinced that you need at least a couple of these items for your next gift exchange! Maybe you’ll even want to buy them for yourself? After all,…
There are some words in the English language that cause an immediate sickness that just goes through your whole body. Phone calls that start with “We’re all ok, BUT….” or “I’m glad we caught it early, but… and “you’re fired” can all cause immediate pain deep down inside your gut. So what do you do…
Do your kids ever get scared of the dark? When we have storms coming in, we often give the kids a flashlight near their bed so they will have light if the power goes out. But where do you put a flashlight? On the floor? On a night table? how about in a special holder…
Every community has it’s hidden treasures. Sometimes there are little Mom & Pop shops that only a few locals know about. Maybe there is a coffee shop or catfish house that the regulars love but the average community member has never visited. In our community, there is a tiny room called the Amen Corner that…
What makes you smile? Each Saturday, I am bringing you the chance to share something that makes you smile! This is sometimes a picture of your child, your pet, a flower in bloom, a new fish you just caught or an amazing sunrise. Snap a picture and share it with us here! Saturday Smiles Sometimes…
It’s Kentucky Derby week! That means that many kindergarten classes are preparing for their big race day on Friday. Teachers are making stick horses; parents are scrambling to help their kids craft the best Derby hats and everyone is ready for the biggest horse race of the year. Anyone attending the Kentucky Derby knows that…
Have you ever tried to shop for a boy between the age of 10-12? Finding something that will make them say “cool” is almost impossible. It happens every year about a month before Christmas and birthdays, the aunts and grandmas start calling to see what is the boy into now? Most Moms of boys this…
As the weather starts to get prettier, more families are heading out to the zoos, parks, and public amusement parks. The probability of losing a child in these places is slim, but the possibilities are there. It’s always a good idea to make sure everyone is prepared and has a plan in place for emergency…