I showed my husband some of the items that were being sold at the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center Gift Shop where I have some of my framed prints for sale. They had a set of Oyster Shell Napkin Rings that were very beautiful. I took a moment to search for this item and realized how…
valentine’s day treat idea :: heart-shaped molasses cookies
I searched the internet for heart shaped molasses cookies and I couldn’t find any. I saw lots of gingerbread and cutout cookies, but not exactly what I was looking for. So I set out to make my Grandma’s Molasses cookie recipe into a Valentine heart shape. Celebrating holidays with my family brings me great joy…
6 tips for taking care of your health as you age
Aging is an inevitable part of life we are all going to have to contend with at some point. With that being said, old age isn’t necessarily something you need to dread. We work hard all our lives, and these twilight years should be about seeing the fruits of your labors and leaving a legacy….
dealing with the loss of a pet
Last Saturday was the worst day of my younger children’s lives. I am thankful that my children have not had to deal with loss of a loved one very much in their lifetimes, but it is hard to prepare them. My children are 15, 10 and 7. We lost Gabby, one of our fur babies…
sunferno :: car headrest hooks :: giveaway
The car is a place that I find myself every day. We use it to get the kids to school, I pick up groceries and run errands, we drive to work, or it takes us on an adventure. Each trip in the car usually comes with a bag, purse, backpack, or mask. Continuing my car theme…
building a stylish maternity wardrobe for mothers to be
For many women, pregnancy is a chance to feel good about what’s happening. At the same time, it’s also a chance to show off their own personal style. If you’re pregnant, you can still look really good with these easy to wear trends. Comfortable Leggings Leggings are a good option for the mom to be….
the best toy for toddler play time
My daughter loves to build and put things together. When Magformers reached out and wanted us to share more about their magnetic mansion set, I definitely had to get this out to you. Click, Connect, Create! They can explore endless construction possibilities with Magformers Milo’s Mansion Set. Your little one can build anything they can…
start the year off right with teaching textbooks 4.0
We have chosen to use Teaching Textbooks for the 2020-2021 school year for our homeschool math curriculum. I can honestly say this is the best program for everyone. So many families have felt lead to homeschool their children with everything that is going on in the world today and I am one of those parents….
gryphon router :: keep your home, school, or business safe online
We are rounding the corner on almost a year of living life more virtually. While I love technology, there’s always a learning curve. My husband is the administrator of our Christian school and for lack of a more skilled person, I’m the IT person. I’ve had to absorb great amounts of information about technology to…
the most popular gift I gave at Christmas :: dropstop
When you find an amazing product that you can’t live without, consider making it your go-to gift idea. The most popular gift that I gave over Christmas was the Drop Stop seat gap filler. You may recall this post from November. I did tip you off before the holidays, but in case you missed it,…
start the year off right with p.volve
I have been compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Hopefully everyone is healthy and well during these uncertain times. As for my family we have had a rough winter with illness. This is the first time…
easy way to eat heathy with a busy schedule
Between work commitments, home and family, you likely have a full plate. If you are struggling to cross everything off your to-do list while also juggling meetings, appointments, and errands, eating a healthy diet can seem almost impossible. While eating healthy does require some time and commitment, it can easily be done with a few…











