These travel tips from a seasoned traveler are practical, easy to use and will save you money on your next adventure! I am very excited about today’s addition to the blog! Not only is this my first guest post but it is chock full of great tips that anyone can use, whether you are a newbie… Read More Money-Saving Tips From a Seasoned Traveler Pt. 1
Fall traditions can be centuries old or as new as now. Read this list to get some ideas that you can start today and hopefully keep for years to come. Hands down, fall is one of my favorite seasons. Special traditions and some of my most treasured memories have taken place in the fall so when… Read More 10 Fall Traditions you Should Start Today
Are you spending each day simply surviving motherhood? Here are some shame-free tips to help you find that joy you once dreamed of. This is not one of those posts that teach how to have a spotless home or Pinterest-worthy life. If that is what you were hoping for, might I suggest you keep looking… Read More How to be the kind of Mother you can be Proud of
I have found there are two kinds of people when it comes to DIY. There are those who are hesitant solely out of a fear of a) messing up the project or b) the finished project might not look professional. And then there are those of us who hear “DIY” and start rolling up our… Read More 12 Things you Should Know Before a DIY Remodel
Healthy alternatives are easier than you might think to implement. We’ve all seen the articles, the videos the friends who warn us of the dangers of living unhealthy lives. Sometimes, their words are gentle nudges in the right direction but most aren’t. Most healthy alternatives are laced with warnings of near death if we do… Read More Healthy Alternatives for Everyday Items
Living only 30 minutes from Chicago for the past 17 years, you’d think I’d get used to it. I haven’t. Standing on the crowded sidewalks next to sky-high buildings listening to the hum of the city and breathing in the enticements of nearby restaurants still charms me. This past weekend, I captured my trip to Chicago just… Read More A Chicago Afternoon in Pictures
DIY canvas art is fun, affordable and easy to do! If there are two things I love, it is getting something on the cheap and spending minimal effort to attain said thing. If they go hand in hand, even better! We have nine-foot ceilings in our home which mean a lot of wall space to… Read More DIY Canvas Artwork
This is not your father’s gun range. 🙂 When my husband told me a new range opened up down the street from us, I knew we would be making a visit. If you don’t already know, my husband, Steve, is a full-time police officer for a local department and a firearms instructor. We live and… Read More Point Blank: Not Your Typical Gun Range
Looking for a fun backyard game to make with your kids? Giant Jenga is perfect! I love how my husband is always looking for fun things to do with our girls. I especially like it when his ideas allow them to work with him in the garage or out in the yard. What I… Read More DIY Backyard Jenga
You don’t have to be going to school to take part in back-to-school items! Are you like me in that you get excited this time of year when you walk into a store and see rows upon rows of back-to-school items? Blank notebooks and fresh boxes of crayons are my favorites! And the smell of… Read More Back-to-School Must-Haves for the Entire Family