Do you have any of those metal popcorn tins leftover from Christmas? What do you do with them once the popcorn is gone? For my kids, it was an easy idea to turn the can into a lego figure head. We picked up a can of bright Yellow Rustoleum Spray Paint, waited for a sunny…
Thrift stores can be a great option for finding items you need at a bargain price. My parents are the masters at finding amazing home decor items at thrift stores for a fraction of the original price. Over the past 10 years, I’ve found some great bargains as well. There are a few thrift store…
If you live in Kentucky, you need to hike to the top of the Natural Bridge in Slade, KY (about 45 minutes east of Lexington). This is a KY state park with a natural rock arch and an amazing hike. We have been several times in the last few years and it’s always worth the…
This past week I had the opportunity to accompany for a combined chorus of over 130 4th and 5th graders. They sang their hearts out on the classic song Lean on Me as well as several other arrangements. It was the biggest musical experience most of them had ever been a part of. Teachers, volunteers…
Easter is right around the corner. Kids everywhere are excited about the Easter bunny, candy and new clothes. But Lisa T Bergren is ready with a new release in the God Gave Us series to help us remind our kids that God Gave Us Easter and without Jesus we would have no reason to celebrate…
When we make a purchase, there is one word I am always looking for – warranty! There are many products that claim they will last for 5, 7 or 10 years. If a company feels confident to promise that their product will last for a certain number of years, I often think they should stand…
How well do you know your family members? Can you guess what their answer will be to questions about their favorite food, best childhood memory or your parents anniversary? I think it’s important to have fun learning family trivia. Recently my kids and I had the chance to try out a new board game –Chatter…
We love movies and music in our house. Back when we first got married we ended up collecting hundreds of cds and dvds. But over the years, our collections have changed. The kids are growing out of Leap Frog and Cartoons and moving into other older children’s movies. We are trying to get our house…