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Where To Find Party Supplies

I plan a couple of parties each year.  My son’s birthday party is definitely the biggest one I plan all year, but I also help throw an occasional baby or wedding shower as well.  I love picking out party supplies for these events, but it’s View Post

Name It Labels Helps Keep Track Of Your Stuff

If you have kids, chances are you also have a lot of “stuff” to keep track of.  Backpacks, toys, clothing, and the list goes on and on.  Sometimes it’s easy to identify what belongs to whom, but if your child attends a school where uniforms View Post

No High-Maintenance Here, Thankyouverymuch

I got a pedicure yesterday.  I hate getting a pedicure.  I realize I’m probably the only woman out there who doesn’t enjoy going to get her feet “all prettied up”, but it’s not a relaxing thing for me and I would seriously rather go to the View Post

Help Your Child #bringdreamstolife- Gerber Life Giveaway ($25 Visa Gift Card & Pen)

  If your child is anything like mine, he or she might want to be several different things when they grow up.  My son wants to pilot a helicopter, be an engineer, and own his own restaurant where everyone eats free.  He has big dreams, and of View Post

Faith Leaps by Alyssa Avant

  Are you a mom passionate about starting your own home business?  Many times navigating this new dream can be scary and leave you full of fears and doubts about your own God-given abilities to make it happen.  If you are currently at View Post

Spring Break In A Nutshell

6- number of hours spent in blissful napping this week. 350- number of times I’ve had to listen to “Gagnum Style” since son discovered this song. Ugh. 2- number of babies cuddled and rocked. (No, we didn’t have any…they belong to family!) 1- But View Post

The Donut House Coffee- #yourperfectcup

The best donut shop in our town closed its doors a couple of years ago.  It was a beloved town staple that is surely missed by so many.  Anytime I stopped in, I was always greeted with a warm, friendly smile and hello from the owner “Mr. View Post

Pettin’ Kitties

My parents have a whole family (plus more) of stray cats who suddenly started taking up residence in their neighborhood a couple of years ago.  There are about five of them that show up at their house morning, noon, and night for a meal.  I View Post

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