Thanksgiving is a day filled with family, gratitude, and copious amounts of overeating. It’s not hard to do when Mom makes delicious stuffing and buttery mashed potatoes, and grandma makes her signature pumpkin pie. For me, the problem becomes even worse when we visit two sides of the family in one day. But, I don’t… Read More >>
One of the most anticipated activities for families during Christmas season is preparing the interior decorations to get the holiday spirit going. People search for the best pine tree available and shower it with Christmas balls, flowers and ribbons. Garlands and Christmas lights are everywhere and figurines of the Holy Family are placed in special… Read More >>
With only a couple weeks left until Thanksgiving, I’m counting down to hosting my yearly family dinner. But first, getting recipes together is important, and cooking up a turkey with fresh flavors is yet to come! Here’s one of my favorite recipes: Herb-Roasted Turkey with Citrus Glaze. I hope you all enjoy, and don’t get… Read More >>
We’ve reached that time of year again, so let’s see what top toys for kids are trending! Remember, it’s never too early to add these on your list! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playset 24″ The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are surely coming back and making a big statement. This 24″ playset is a lot more… Read More >>
Can you believe we’re only a few weeks away from this gracious holiday? Over the weekend, I found myself making a list of ingredients and items to buy for a thankful dinner. At the same time, I wanted to avoid all of the noise at the grocery stores. With Thanksgiving online grocery shopping, I can… Read More >>
From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Years, the weeks blur by. Family gatherings, shopping, decorating, and devouring great foods, becomes the priority for the next several weeks. I’d like to slow down a little and think of the family traditions we have in place and really savor them this year. With my Grandma’s recent passing,… Read More >>
When we moved into the new house, Cory was fed up with my plastic water bottles that I accumulated throughout the week. My car was often like the scene from the movie Bad Santa, when Billy Bob Thornton opened the car door, and beer bottles fell out, but in my case, it was water bottles.… Read More >>
If you’re ever thinking about getting CPR Certified, you can with the American Red Cross. Back in 2010, Cory and I both attended the American Red Cross training for CPR. We are now both certified. Just learning the basic knowledge of CPR can help in case of any emergency. We also are planning to take… Read More >>
Ready, set, go! Are you all ready for the big game? I’m honestly a big fan of the half time show, and it looks like Katy Perry will be the big performer this year. I’m definitely excited to see how well she will do. Besides that, funny commercials are always something to watch out for,… Read More >>
