A few years ago I was on a road trip traveling through a nearby state when I suddenly realized I was speeding. I had come around a curve, going down the hill and picked up speed. Before I knew it, I hit 83 mph and was breaking the law. I immediately backed off and self-corrected…
Do you find yourself in a season of life where time and money are a barrier to many of the things you want to do? Maybe the kids are growing and involved in so many things that you have no time to call your own. Or maybe you are strapped for cash because of medical…
We all know that we need to save money when we go shopping for food, clothes or gas, but sometimes it is really tough to take the time to cut coupons from the newspaper or look for the best deals in all areas of life. I love to use coupons but have found some other…
Some families are booking airplane flights to travel across the country, dreaming about big resort experiences or talking about taking a cruise. Other families are looking at scheduling and budgets and realize there’s just no way to do an elaborate vacation during the summer months. Here are some real life tips to help us all…
Are you planning a Summer vacation? If you are like many families, you are already dreaming and planning of the perfect way to spend some of the long, hot, sunshine filled days of Summer. Whether you have plans to drive to the beach spending your days building sandcastles and playing in the ocean, or plan…
This past week we’ve had some gorgeous weather in Kentucky! We’ve started cleaning out the flower beds and getting the yard ready for spring entertaining and backyard adventures. Since we all have family members just like me who love to get their toes in the fresh turned garden dirt after a long winter, let’s find…
Whether you are planning a business trip or family vacation, having the perfect carry on bag is an important part of the planning. You need something that will carry all the essentials and keep you organized but still be small and light enough to fit through security and not hurt your back. Here are some…
If you meet me in real life, chances are it won’t take too long for me to ask you what you do for fun. Recently I was at a conference and I asked one of the other attendees what her hobby was. Her answer was quite typical. She doesn’t really have time to concentrate on…