Do you recycle your cardboard boxes, newspapers, old flower pots or magazines? We all know that recycling is good for the environment, but don’t forget the positive impact of reusing and recycling. Every time you get a 2nd, 3rd or 4th use out of a product, you are not only helping keep our landfills from…
Two years ago, we entered the world of pet ownership. We live an active life and knew we needed a small dog that didn’t shed and could fit our lifestyle. When we heard of a friend with a Yorkie up for adoption in need of a good home, we knew we had found the right…
Finding devotion and motivational books that are age appropriate is sometimes a daunting task. A few weeks ago, we received the 4 books in the My Name is Erin series. Each of these books is a stand alone devotional that helps inspire tween girls and help them develop a radical faith. The 4 books can…
Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Stumble Upon, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Mom Central, Blog Nation, Facebook Groups, Bzzagent, Facetime, Skype, Foursquare, Klout, Alexa, Kik, Camera Roll, WordPress, SocialCam, Social Fabric…. If you have a computer, mobile device or watch TV, you have heard of some of these groups, accounts, or organizations. But what are they?…
My family loves to get out and explore a new hiking trail. This is the perfect weather to get out and discover a great waterfall, mountain top or scenic view. But if you are not a regular hiking family, you may need some ideas to get you out of the recliner, away from the TV…
I’ve recently been hearing from some of you guys asking what can I not do? Sure, it looks like I’ve got quite a few magical powers. I can turn a cereal box into a grand piano or a mailing box into an Angry Birds Valentine. I can whip out a ruffle scarf without blinking an…
This afternoon we attended our first food festival. My children tasted brand new foods that we’ve never tried. Some of the food became instant favorites, other food we tasted is going to take a few tastings to make it to our top favorite list. The sun broke out from behind the clouds. The sky was…
Something amazing happens when you see the world through the eyes of a child. Whether it’s the honesty in a child’s face when they express what they don’t like about dinner, or the sparkle in their eyes when they tell you about the smelly marker the teacher used to grade their paper. Discovering the world…