If modern communication is teaching us anything, it is that we have a need for speed. We text to make plans, private message when we need to talk, tweet to share, Snapchat to giggle, Instagram to keep up, and...
This has been a hard year, and it's not even officially autumn. Our communities, businesses, healthcare systems, and social structures are being challenged and strained. And yet, 2020 has also somehow become the year of the new hobby. Some...
One afternoon, I decided it would be fun to explore my boards on Pinterest to see what I had tried and how I’d been inspired into greatness by this mecca of idea sharing. I thought I had great self...
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. I enjoy the bubbly fun Valentine’s Day brings; but the candy-coated rush to get valentines ready for every friend, classmate, teacher, and tutor we have makes me dizzy. I know it seems...
Growing up, we didn’t have any St. Patrick’s Day traditions, but I do remember my stepfather grumbling about not wearing green because he’s Irish, or something about telling people at work he was wearing green boxers so they would...
I love finding crafts on Pinterest to make with my kids, do it yourself (DIY) projects, unique gift ideas, inspiration for parties, and even recipes.
Keeping the chaos out of Valentine's Day can be a challenge! I'll be honest, it's not my favorite holiday. Sure, I enjoy it. I LOVE love. The problem is that the love can easily get lost in the candy-drenched, commercialized...
Christmas is over and the decorations are back in the bins for another eleven months, before we pull them out again. Lights are put away for next Christmas as well. Or….. maybe they are still on the trees and...
There's just something special about getting a handcrafted Mother's Day present from your child or grandchild, isn't there? If you are absolutely stumped on what to give the grandmas that really will make them smile (or if you're a...
Oh, I love Valentine’s Day.
Mainly because it's the one time where it's acceptable to wear pink and red together and eat candy all day. Yep. What's not to love?
So, in celebration of one of my favorite holidays, I thought...
Our favorite Father's Day tradition actually began at Christmas. Cards for all holidays were a big deal for my husband's family, and Christmas was no exception. I grew accustomed to giving and receiving cards for all the holidays, and...