The holidays are in full swing. Christmas decorations are up, holiday cards have been ordered or sent, and we’re eagerly awaiting family visiting from out of town. I was reminded a few weeks ago when I saw the Best Man Holiday that I need to freshen up our guest room to get it ready for...
The nasty flu bug hits our house every year, especially around the holidays. And each year when I walk into our pediatrician’s office with a feverish child she reminds me how important it is to get the flu vaccine. My children suffer from asthma that really only flares up when they have a cold or the...
Ladies, are you ready for some football? Football season is in full swing with the Play Offs and Super Bowl still a few months away. Many wives and girl friends call themselves football widows this time of year as their men disappear for hours for NFL Sunday, Monday Night Football, and the Thursday night...
I’m on my fourth week of following a low carb diet plan. I started with Atkins and now only do very minimal carbohydrates. With the holidays approaching, I knew that I would be up for a challenge to keep my carbs low and not ruin everything I have worked hard for– a six pound weight-loss...
I love cooking, but I don’t always love spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe for Rosemary & Chimichurri Ribs is not only easy but delicious! I’ll be bringing it along for an alternative dish for Thanksgiving. The rosemary gives it that delicious, fall flavor. What’s chimichurri sauce? You may be surprised. Chimichurri sauce is an Argentinian sauce...
We always remind our children how blessed they are. And as my father-in-law always reminds us, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” Thanksgiving is the time of year where we can encourage our children to give by either donating their gently used toys or buying new items for a deserving family. Giving helps foster an attitude...
I love unique, indie-style homes, especially around the holidays.* Most people don’t know this but I am a crafter at heart. If I had the time (famous last words) I would totally be making everything from my own window treatments to these super cute homemade treat bags for Halloween. I once made a beautiful duvet with...
It’s the day after Halloween which means it is the first day of the two day holiday where we celebrate the dead in Mexico for Dia de los Muertos. This holiday gives us an opportunity to honor our deceased loved ones. First we honor the children on November 1st then on November 2nd we honor...
I remember being 16 and studying really hard for my driver’s license test. I didn’t want to just pass, I wanted to make a score of 100%. Forme, it was not so much about being a super safe driver. It was really about earning some bragging rights with my girlfriends. We were a smart bunch...
If you could create the “perfect nanny”, what qualities would she have? And what would you do to keep her? The working mom’s hunt for just the right person to care for her child(ren) sometimes is an exhausting and confusing journey. Guest contributor, Entrice Rowe, a mom of four under seven (two of them toddler...
