Add Country Charm to Your Driveway with a Rustic Mailbox
You’d be surprised at how much a mailbox affects curb appeal. It’s such a small thing, but when someone is searching for your house – whether that be out of town guests, a delivery truck, or your chimney sweep, they likely follow the numbers on the mailboxes. Your mailbox may be the first impression someone […]
Bruce’s Big Move (Giveaway!)
MOTHER BRUCE and HOTEL BRUCE are two of my granddaughter’s favorites, so I was so pleased to learn that book three in the series, BRUCE’S BIG MOVE is now available! Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy of BRUCE’S BIG MOVE to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway! I love books that engage my […]
Are You Recycling Correctly? 4 Simple Mistakes You May Be Making
As someone who composts, recycles, re-purposes and reuses as much as I possible can, I like to think that I have the whole recycling process down-pat. Truth is, I’m not always recycling correctly. Changes in the industry are constantly happening and it’s easy to make simple mistakes. According to the waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk, virtually […]
Tips for Taming Sport Shoe Odors
One of the greatest joys of being a mom is cheering my kids on from the sidelines. Watching them practice, work hard, show team spirit…it all makes me so proud and brings so much happiness into my life. Being a sports mom is so rewarding in so many ways. However, there is a very dark, […]
Quick and Easy Farm Fresh Applesauce Recipe
If you’ve recently been to the orchard, chances are you still have an over-abundance of fresh, ripe apples scattered around your kitchen begging to be enjoyed! While many of my friends bake wonderful pies or simply enjoy the fruit on its own, I was surprised to find out how many didn’t use their red delights for enjoying […]
How to Choose the Ideal Roof for Your Home
Redoing the roof of your home is a solid investment in both infrastructure and style. In addition to providing shelter from rain and other elements, a good roof can add a touch of beauty to your home. According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners spend about $6,600 for a new roof on average. Before you go dumping thousands […]
Holiday Fun in the palm of your hand: Annoy-A-Tron Prankster Pack
I love a good old fashioned harmless prank – you know the kind I’m talking about – the kind that makes you laugh so hard your abs (or lack thereof) hurt the next day. Pranks are a great way to create laughter and fun memories you’ll think about for years. Imagine a world without pranks […]
Behind The Scenes of The Lost Colony in Roanoke
Some experiences uplift your soul in a way that leaves a permanent and welcome mark. My time in the Outer Banks, NC was one such journey for me, an area rich with natural beauty and artisan spirit. A lovely spot where nature and the arts join in veritable harmony is the Waterside Theatre, home to […]
Ideas for Planning a Perfect Wizard Party
I’ve always been a fan of Harry Potter. With the release of the illustrated series upon us, it seemed like a great time to plan the perfect wizard party, right? The cool thing about wizard-themed parties is that they can be adapted to fit Halloween or any other time of year, really! A wizard-themed birthday […]
Speed and Light! Skullduggery Max Traxxx Tracer Racers Twin Loop Set
Sometimes you totally feel the need for speed. For glow-in-the-dark lightening fast fun. Or for hours of car racing entertainment. Thanks to my partnership with Skullduggery, we’ve found the road to all these adventures and more with Max Traxxx… check it out: As you can imagine, in a house full of boys, Max Traxxx remote control […]
Just in Time for the Holidays! Despicable Me 3 Special Edition on Digital (Nov. 21)
Love Minions? Me, too! This post announcing the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition release is in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment… read on for more details! Every year, there’s a film that I know will make my holiday shopping list and the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition release is definitely on the top of […]
What Are Bee-Friendly Plants? | Plant a Bee Garden!
Bees. We know we need them. We want to save them. We don’t always know how. One fun, easy and awesome way to help support the health of our pollinators is to have bee-friendly plants on your homestead. Thanks to our partnership with Beesponsible® and Bee Harmony we are sharing ideas for providing a safe […]