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What To Do When Someone Dies

I just finished writing the last of the thank-you notes to friends who showed extreme kindness to my family after my daddy passed away a few weeks ago.  The outpouring of generosity and love we have received has been such a blessing and I thought I View Post

The Post I Didn’t Want to Write

It’s been a rough couple of weeks around our little home.  My daddy passed away on March 31.  He was diagnosed a few years ago with Myelodysplasia which progressed to leukemia in the last few months.  He never let on to just about View Post

5 Travel Apps for Adults

Traveling can be exciting, especially when you’re headed off to explore a new destination. Even if you’re making a familiar trip, you can still find the best restaurants, hotels, directions and more thanks to some amazing travel apps. If you are View Post

Reading Games on the Go

It's very exciting when your child starts learning how to read.  Suddenly, they can recognize letters and start putting together words and happily spell and sound them out to you whenever they can.  Signs are everywhere and learning to read View Post

Vehicle Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Springtime is here and chances are your vehicle has probably taken a beating inside and out this winter.   Snow and everyday dirt and grime from the road tends to cake on and layer during the winter and the weather just isn't very View Post

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DIY Easter Craft- Bunny Crayons Make Fun Basket Treats

Looking for a simple Easter craft idea?  A few years ago I tried a melted crayon craft here on the blog.  It turned out pretty good, so when I spied the cutest little Easter Bunny cookie pan on a shopping trip a few weeks ago, that thought of playing View Post

Annoying Facebook Posters

I’ll admit it.  I’m a bit of a Facebook addict.  I check it several times a day on my phone and often keep it open in a window on my computer while I work at home.  I can’t help it.  All of my friends and family are there and I View Post

2015 Chrysler Town & Country Touring- Not Your Mom’s Minivan

If you grew up with parents who owned a minivan, chances are you remember feeling just a little cooler than your friends whose parents still drove those huge regular sized vans. However, once you could drive yourself, the last thing you wanted to View Post

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