Do you love to read like I do? If you have visited a book store lately, then you know that new books are not cheap. But there are many options for finding free books for those that are willing to do a review, enter a giveaway or write an email. Here are some of my…
My Mom loves to have her grandkids in her life. She is one of the best Nonnas in the world and is always finding a new way to keep her 10 grandkids close. When the kids were little, she created this DIY Handprint Apron using the kids hand prints, paint and a store-bought apron. She…
All around the country, we are seeing plans for reopening the country and starting to resume a more normal pattern of life. It’s may not be here yet, but the time for travel is coming! If you know me at all, you know that I am counting down the days till we can pack our…
Spring weather means more time to spend outside cleaning out flower-beds, planning new gardens and getting all the tools ready for the new gardening season. This is also a great time to think about some fun gift ideas for gardeners. Start thinking now so you’ll be ready for birthdays and special events! Hobbies on a…
It’s almost time for Mother’s Days. That means it’s time to give your kids permission to make a mess on the craft table and the kitchen. Get a head start on the fun by helping them make some crafts for their Nana, Nonna, grandmothers and other special ladies in their life. Mother’s Day gifts don’t…
Today is Derby Day in Kentucky! 2020 Kentucky Derby is going to look quite a bit different due to Stay at Home and Covid-19! But don’t miss out on the adventures! Tune in to celebrate with a day-long virtual #KyDerbyAtHome party and Churchill Downs matches UP TO $1 MILLION of COVID-19 relief donations. The day…
Last year we did an escape room experience at Breakout Knoxville for my son’s birthday. We had such a great experience that we wanted to do another escape room adventure but this time it was going to be a virtual experience! I invited family members from Louisville and Knoxville to join us in a virtual…
I love decorating my garden area with new flags and yard art but I don’t want to spend extra money on them right now. So this weekend I found some red and white checked placemats in a cabinet that I was no longer using and decided that they would be perfect to turn into an…
The Kentucky Derby is a big event in our area and most of the Kindergarten classes in the nearby counties have an annual stick horse race. These stick horses for Derby Day become treasured keepsakes for the kids, but this year everything is different. Even though you can’t celebrate the Run for the Roses due…