Cure Brown Bag Boredom with Fast, Fun, Healthy Lunches-to-Go
It was a tragic lesson in the risks of consuming a fast-food, sugary diet: Dr. Mona Meighan’s normally punctual 26-year-old son, Luke, did not show up for work one morning in 2009. A concerned co-worker stopped by Luke’s apartment and found the young man dead in his bed. An autopsy determined he died from complications […]
Tide Pods – Laundry Revolution or Hype?
I’m a huge fan of anything that helps make my laundry chores easier while keeping my clothes clean. If there were laundry fairies available for hire, I’d totally jump on that! Until then, I’m game for trying anything that might makes things quicker, cleaner, and has the power to combat the creative stains my boys […]
Tips to Jumpstart an Affair Your Jeans Will Remember
A lot has changed for 21st-century women, but one thing hasn’t: Moms still juggle insanely busy lives and their needs usually fall last on the list, says Columbia University-certified health coach Beth Aldrich. That includes eating – as in, really loving what you eat. Because you didn’t really love that bag of chips you downed […]
Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking #DIY
I’m always seeking new ways to recycle paper and certainly always looking for new products to use for crafts, so when I found Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking: Make Your Own Recycled Paper from Newspapers & Magazines, Can & Bottle Labels, Disgarded Gift Wrap, Old Phone Books, Junk Mail, Comic Books, and More – naturally, the green DIY spirit […]
Is Your Pup the Cat’s Meow? ~ GUND “Top Dog” Contest
Our Great Pyrenees are certainly a spectacular sight on our farm. With their fluffy white fur and ginormous build, we never have a problem explaining to others where we live. The common comment, “oh, you’re the ones with the polar bears.” In our neck o’ the woods, Nanuk and Snowflake are totally top dogs! GUND […]
Free Smithsonian’s Museum Day in Kentucky (and Nationwide)
Legacy of the Horse Exhibit ~ IMH.org Spending the day at a museum is such an enriching experience, I simply love having the chance to explore our rich history and variant cultures. And I suppose I’ll enjoy it just a wee little bit more when the ticket is free! Museum-goers can head to smithsonian.com/museumdaylive to […]
Dusk at Cave Run Lake
“And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare
The Digest Diet
Banana Bonbons (The Diet Digest) It’s not often I volunteer to review a “diet” book. Don’t get me wrong, I love reading them, getting ideas, and sometimes giving some of the recipes or exercises a whirl, but The Diet Digest instantly grabbed my attention for several reasons. First, it’s written by Liz Vaccariello, editor of […]
Odd Magical Moments
I’m inspired by all the fun surrounding the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Disney has released some stellar trailers, a wonderful “Odd Green Summer Fun Kit,” and now they have created a really lovely application designed to share your magical moments. At http://di.sn/MagicalMoments, when you submit a special photo of your magical moment, it […]
Cutting College Costs with Campus Book Rentals
When I went back to college, one thing I wish I knew in my very first semester (I thankfully learned this in my 3rd semester) was how cost effective it was to rent my textbooks. Same book, delivered promptly to my front door, for a fraction of the cost to purchase. Renting college textbooks through […]
Eight Simple Things You Can Do this Week to Save Money
Dine in tonight ~ you can still make it special without spending an extra dime! Summer is almost over and likely, you’ve splurged a little on vacation or with other fun summer activities while making terrific memories for your family. With back-to-school around the corner, though, it’s a good time to step back and get […]
Christmas in July – 70% off Paper Coterie!
Planning on sending out some stunning Christmas cards, baby announcements, or party invites? Or maybe you’d like to capture your vacation memories in a stunning journal, calendar, or photo book? Whatever your custom paper and print needs, Paper Coterie has an amazing selection of choices and they are currently offering a one time steep discount […]