Many know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But, how much do you really know about the disease that women are encouraged to be vigilant of from the moment they develop breasts? Below is a list. Can you spot which of these is true and which is false? Before you look at the answers, jot down what you… View Post
If you like to go all-out for Halloween like we do, you’re always on the look-out for decorating ideas. Sometimes, we’ve got money to play with and extra help, some years we have to get pretty creative. Either way, we always have something. Here’s a throwback to some of the Halloween yard displays we’ve done over the years. (Many of… View Post
My favorite holiday is in a few weeks and I thought I’d share some of the DIY Halloween costume ideas we’ve had for our kiddos over the years. Growing up, my mother always made our Halloween costumes and it was a tradition I so wanted to continue with my kids. Unfortunately, due to my lack of sewing machine know-how… View Post
My heart is really hurting for Texas right now in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. I think about how drab and chilly today is and how it made for a less-than-ideal visit to the local festival, but I can’t complain. My feet got wet, but I didn’t lose anything. I can’t imagine what it must be like to experience what… View Post
**MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD** Ready Player One by Ernest Cline was an unexpected adventure. It was a recommendation from a friend whose taste I admire, so I got the book. The blurb sounded ok, but I’ll admit that it wasn’t something I was eager to dive into. The first chapter wasn’t all that inspiring, only because it’s not a genre that… View Post