How to Write Successful Resolutions

  I am actually sticking with the same resolution I made last year.  I like it.  It works for me.  It is almost more of a mantra than a resolution which is helpful to me.  After I share my resolution, I will share some tips to write a successful resolution.  My resolution is: Step out […]

Have you tried marshmallow Peeps roasted over a fire?

The Best Way to Enjoy Marshmallow Peeps

The best way to enjoy mashmallow Peeps is roasted over a fire.  The sugar coating on the outside melts and then hardens into this wonderful crunchy shell.  The marshmallow becomes gooey, melty goodness.  If you haven’t tried it, you should!!  Seriously! Affiliate links are included. I might make a small commission off of purchase through […]

Twelve Days of Christmas Gifts for My Husband

Regardless of the size of our Christmas budget, our kids get the most of it. Every year, my husband and I sit down and discuss what our Christmas budget will be.  Every year, we squeeze in money for family, some friends, our favorite charities, but we always seem to leave each other off of the […]

Cookie Truffles #Recipe

Holiday Parties are so much fun!   You get to visit and mingle…and the FOOD!  Okay, I admit that I’m not all that fond of socializing.  I’m a total introvert so all that fellowship can be really draining for me.  I do look forward to sampling all the goodies at these parties, though.  I am […]

Handicapped Parking? Don’t Judge Too Quickly

I get it! I majored in Special Education.  I have a heart for those among us who are differently abled.  I understand the urge to defend those who may not be able to defend themselves (or may not have witnessed what you saw).  I understand the desire to fight injustices. I know that some individuals […]

Cheesy Ranch Biscuits #Recipe

Few things complete a delicious meal like a savory biscuit.  This cheesy ranch biscuits recipe has lots of flavor plus it is as easy as Bisquick biscuits because that is the base of this recipe.   This post contains affiliate links.  I may receive commission from clicks or purchases through these links at no additional cost to you.  […]

My Christmas Tree Silver & Teal with Dragonflies

I love everything about Christmas!  I love the lights, the scents, the music, the movies, the TV specials, the decorations, the wonder, the excitement, the generosity, the Nativity, and the Christmas tree.  Come see what fun we had decorating our Christmas Tree Silver & Teal in honor of my son, Wyatt. Affiliate links are included. […]

Is My Homeschooler Missing Out?

I just got this question from a reader.  I started to answer in the comments, but my answer got away with me.  I thought it was best to answer here. Is my homeschooler missing out? Home schooling has been something that has crossed mine and my husband’s mind, but do you feel like your child […]

My Mother’s Christmas Tree Gold & Burgundy

Of course, you can’t decorate for Christmas without a Christmas tree! So after decorating my mother’s stair railing Here, my next project was the Christmas tree decked in Gold & Burgundy.  My mother chose gold ornaments and ribbon with some pops of burgundy and red up top with the poinsettia flowers and decorations at the top. *This post […]