One of the toughest parts of being the parent of a teenager is trying to figure out which aspects of your kids’ behavior are trouble and which are normal. Some days, it seems that most of what teens do is strange, aggravating and worlds apart from the way they used to be. What ever happened […]
People talk about the “joys” of menopause but lately, my personal zone is feeling more like this: Between sizzling unexpected hot flashes, annoying mood swings, and less-than-comfortable changes occurring during pre-menopause… there are times I’d like to put up caution tape and hide behind it. I’m certainly not afraid of going through menopause and I […]
Do you have the right items on hand to weather the storm? What constitutes emergencies? When heavy storms or freezing ice hit our area, we generally experience a power outage. Some only last for an hour or two, but others can last days, even weeks. As we have a wood stove and multiple camping supplies […]
The first time my boys watched the Almost Naked Animals cartoon on Cartoon Network, we had a huge giggle fest over the name of the show. And it turned out that the show certainly lives up to the silly fun of its name. Almost Naked Animals is a quirky, giggle-worthy, off-beat comedy series that features a […]
Bread is my weakness. I can hardly resist a fresh loaf. The smell, the texture, the richness of grains, and the endless possibilities of flavor combinations for sweet bread – all are so enticing! One thing I don’t like, though, is an over-baked or sad-little-loaf that’s had the moisture sucked out of it. Nope, no […]
These are exciting, delicious, natural and gluten-free gourmet flavors from the Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company: This is the superb eco-friendly NottaTin packaging: This is my littlest rural son happy-as-a-lark because he’s munching on Rocky Mountain Popcorn Buttered Popcorn: Any questions? Of course you have questions! Like “what’s a NottaTin?” A NottaTin is a durable, reusable storage container […]
Well, I’m obviously a little far from seventeen, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the latest, greatest, and oh-so-fun beauty tips for hair, skin, nails, and makeup. We can all certainly use a pick-me-up from time to time and a little more fashion sense. Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty has an abundance of tips, […]
“We are the miracle of force and matter making itself over into imagination and will. Incredible. The Life Force experimenting with forms. You for one. Me for another. The Universe has shouted itself alive. We are one of the shouts.” -Ray Bradbury At the Kentucky State Fair, my hubby always has to drag me away […]
There are certainly many terrific colleges in Kentucky, but if you are in or around the Lexington, KY area, it’s likely you an abundance of UK pride. Particularly around sports seasons. It’s just as likely that you have a closet full of “big blue” clothing (especially after the huge NCAA win this year!) If so, you are […]
