Leasing 101: How to Lease the Perfect Car
For many car buyers, leasing is a fantastic option. Leasing a car: gives you the opportunity to drive a better car for less money greatly reduces or eliminates down payments lowers repair costs because the vehicle is still covered under the factory warranty and, after a few years of ownership, you can easily transition to […]
Spooktacular Party Favors
Spooktacular party favors are always a big hit for Halloween home parties. Tootsie roll pops each covered with a tissue and tied below the sucker top are the makings of fun ghosts. Simply add eyes and mouth. Bling Your Spooky Ghosts Dressing up the ghosts are what make them Spooktacular Party Favors. I found a […]
50 by 50: What Happened When I Counted Calories?
Thanks for checking back in and joining me on my 50 by 50 weight loss journey! (If you missed the first segment, you’ll find it HERE.) Last week I set off with to count calories, using 1700 as my daily target goal. As you will soon learn below, this was a successful start and I’m […]
Choosing Fall and Winter Evergreen Shrubs and Trees
Fall and winter can bring about the cold-weather blues. In fall, the leaves are falling off the trees and when winter settles in, you are often left with just stick branches as scenery. There is a cure for the winter time landscape blues, though. Simply fluff out your landscape your yard with evergreens. They stay […]
50 by 50: Why Am I Counting Calories?
This year I started a list of fifty things I wanted to do by the time I turned 50 next year. (If you’ve been keeping up with my reading goals, you may already be familiar with it!) Basically, I was inspired by the 50 states by 50-years-old concept but tweaked it to be fifty things […]
Farm Fresh Breakfast in a Flash
Every day that starts with a farm fresh breakfast is a great day! Thanks to my partnership with Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs and Clever Foodies, I have the scoop on a delicious new way to power up your morning with a healthy meal to help fuel your body and mind. We farmers know that […]
Fall Harvest No-Fuss Meal Ideas
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com It’s still hovering in the 80’s in Kentucky but the forecast is quickly calling for a dip to the mid-60’s by this weekend. Honestly, I can’t wait for the crisp fall weather to arrive. I look forward to hoodies, bonfires and long hikes through the woods leaf peeping along […]
STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL: The Magic Book of Spells (Giveaway!)
Have fans of the Star vs. the Forces of Evil cartoon in your home? Disney Book Group is partnering with me for a giveaway of the new STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL: THE MAGIC BOOK OF SPELLS book! STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL: THE MAGIC BOOK OF SPELLS (in stores now,) is the […]
Apple Cider Barbecue Chicken Wings
Tailgating season is here! For us, that means wing, wings, and more barbecue wings – one of our all-time fall favorites! Thanks to my partnership with Mealthy Multipot and my participation on the #MealthyMoms team, I’m bringing you my family’s favorite recipe, Apple Cider Barbecue Wings re-made with the Mealthy MultiPot! Everyone has a time […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Rural Moms
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. Do you have a safety routine for your Halloween? Today, I’m sharing tips from Erie Insurance along with some of my best Halloween Safety Tips for rural moms to ensure you have an awesome Halloween experience! Halloween can be a fun, yet nerve-wracking holiday […]
Best Places To Eat When You Are On a Family Vacation to Germany
There are plenty of outstanding places to eat in Germany. You have a chance to try a cuisine you may not eat all the time, and you should take advantage of that. Some restaurants have been around for decades. It has never been easier to look up reviews for a place online before trying it, […]
Throwing Your Little Princess a Royal Bash
While not all little girls (or boys!) dream of growing up to be a princess, it’s safe to say Disney did a pretty good job of selling a lot of kiddos on the idea. And thanks to the most recent royal wedding, the princess party theme is going pretty strong. If you have a little […]










