Have you started thinking about Christmas presents yet? If not, I want to encourage you to start putting your list of names down this week and get your Christmas shopping started now. Here are some of my top reasons that I’ve already started and of course, I have some great gift ideas to help you…
Long lazy days of summer – time outside with no scheduled events, late night campfires roasting marshmallows and catching fireflies. Whether you are planning a birthday party, family reunion or just want a gift idea for the kids in all of us, here are some ideas for summertime fun! This post includes affiliate links. Some…
Recently, I took the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. Usually, it’s an in-person conference, but because of good ol’ crazy 2020, they went virtual this year. I had to give it a try! Although I wasn’t sure what to expect at my first virtual conference, it was an amazing experience. Not only…
People everywhere are making a commitment to drink more water. But the decision to incorporate more water into your active lifestyle is just the first step. Once you decide you want to drink more water you have to make the decision of what kind of glass or bottle you plan to use. To some people,…
I love finding new uses for the beautiful flowers in my yard. I have created jellies from violets, honeysuckles and even dandelions. With the peonies in full bloom right now, I decided I wanted to use them in something special. This super simple three ingredient sugar scrub is the perfect gift idea to keep or…
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…
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…
There are some events in life that don’t pay attention to quarantine conditions or social distancing. Weddings, birthdays, graduations and new babies are festive occasions that keep on happening even if we can’t all attend the events. So how can you celebrate from a distance when someone you love is experiencing life events? Today I’m…