Well, June sure was a lot busier than I had expected. Of course, we celebrated Father's Day and did all the gift shopping. I sent my dad a really cool gardening multi-tool for him to use in his garden, a waterproof phone case to use when he goes fishing, and some yummy chap sticks for everyday. I ...
The Best Father’s Day Gifts You’ve Ever Seen
It can be pretty hard to find a gift for Dad for Father's Day because they just buy anything they want whenever they want it, right? Forget the tie or the wallet, here's some great ideas for you to choose from. I've been working on this list for sometime which is why I think it deserves to be ...
The Best of April
The grass has finally turned green and more importantly, I think the pollen has stopped falling and covering everything. Finally, I can breathe without sneezing! We were busy in April, but mostly I was bracing for May! In April, the boys went on a Boy Scout camping trip and the girls went ...
What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day
This is an interesting question that my friends have been discussing for the past week. What do we moms really want for Mother's Day? Do you want a big home cooked meal with lots of friends and family or do you just want to be left alone? What about a gift? Would you like for someone else to ...
Teen Girl Spring Wardrobe Roundup
Do you have a teen girl to shop for? Are you wondering what all the kids are wearing these days? Well, here's what my daughter is currently wearing. Although, so much of this reminds me of my style way back in the 90's. I mean, did you know that Dr. Martins were cool again? Come on! Who wore them ...
Easter Basket Gift Ideas For Older Kids
Do you still give your kids an Easter basket? Yes, I still do it. Drew is closing in on fourteen and Zane is almost 11, but they love candy and so do I, so we still do Easter baskets. We use the same baskets from years past and I fill them with candy - way too much chocolate. However, there is a ...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Do you buy anyone you know a Valentine's Day gift? Honestly, it's not a huge deal in our house, but a little token or gift would be nice. My mom used to give me and brother Valentines and some years I try to do a little candy or something for the kids, but it's not out of control. This post ...
Last Minute Gift Guides
Are you still shopping? Well, if you need some last minute gift guides, I've got you covered. Most of these items are from Amazon and will ship quickly if you shop quickly. Good luck and may the odd be ever in your favor! Gift Guide for 10 Year Old Boy Here are some great ideas for gifts ...
Check The Gift Guide
Every year it's a task to figure out what to buy for everyone on my list. Some years I feel like I do a better job than others. I am loving putting together these gift guides, though. It is really going to help me and I hope it helps you as well. I hope you find some gift giving inspirations in ...
Mom’s Favorite Planner For Your Most Organized Year Ever
Happy New Year! Are you ready to rock 2021 with a new planner? There is something about starting a new year and a new planner. Maybe because it's a clean slate and the possibilities seem limitless. It's just you and your plan. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on my links and ...
Mom’s Favorite Gift Ideas
Are you struggling to find gifts for people like your Dad and Father-in-law. Do you just cycle through the same gifts year after year - wallet, belt, socks, gift card? It's pretty boring stuff, isn't it? Well this year, here are some ideas that might help you come up with something ...
Marbled Christmas Ornaments: Two Techniques To Try
Every year I try to fit a Christmas craft of some kind into the busy holiday season and this year I decided I would try to make some marbled Christmas ornaments. I had seen several ideas for this on Pinterest, so I tried a few different techniques. Keep reading to see which ones worked ...
