Have you ever tried to shop for a boy between the age of 10-12? Finding something that will make them say “cool” is almost impossible. It happens every year about a month before Christmas and birthdays, the aunts and grandmas start calling to see what is the boy into now? Most Moms of boys this…
As the weather starts to get prettier, more families are heading out to the zoos, parks, and public amusement parks. The probability of losing a child in these places is slim, but the possibilities are there. It’s always a good idea to make sure everyone is prepared and has a plan in place for emergency…
I’m really not afraid of a zombie invasion or a coming world disaster; but I think we should all be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. We need to have enough supplies put back for our family to take care of our own personal needs in case we have to be self supportive in an…
Have you ever made a bucket list? Many things have been written about the importance of writing down your goals. A Bucket List may not be your total list of things you want to accomplish with your life, but they are a great cultural way to share the things that you want to experience and…
This past week many of us experienced lights out and power flickers. With the cold temperatures and sporadic outages, we’ve all checked to make sure we had a backup heat source, matches and flashlights ready for whatever nature throws at us. But there are a few extra steps we can take to be ready for…
Each of us have moments in time that bring tears to our eyes, a smile to our face or a lump to our throat. Those are the thankful moments that we remember, share and unite family and friends. Recently a friend experienced a serious bump in the road when she went to deliver her baby….
When is the last time you and your family have visited a pizza fun place? I have to admit that my kids have never been to Gattitown and it’s been at least 5 years since they’ve been to a place like this. But I think that this would be a fun thing to do over…
Just a quick reminder! Everywhere you look – you can save money if you remember this important tip! Shop the back of the stores first! The newest and most expensive items are often in the front. If you’re looking to save money, take the time to look at the clearance section and you may save…
The world is going nuts trying to get the best deals this weekend and tomorrow on Cyber Monday. There are some great deals for the items on your shopping list; but don’t be fooled into thinking that everything that says ‘sale’ is actually the best price of the season. There will be more deals online…