It’s the holidays, ya’ll! I love cooking and having guests over for Thanksgiving or Christmas. If I’m not hosting the holiday dinner, I’m still cooking. One of my favorite and most requested dishes to make for Thanksgiving, besides my Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Turkey, is my cornbread stuffing or dressing, however you prefer to call...
Open Enrollment for Florida Prepaid College plans is here! Open enrollment may have have many parents wondering when or if they should start saving for their child’s college education. The best time to start saving for your child’s college tuition is now. Parents that save early for college benefit from peace of mind of knowing their...
Many parents may wonder at what age they should take their baby or child to their first dentist appointment. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that the first check-up take place by a child’s first birthday or within six months that the first tooth grows in, whichever is sooner. Naturally, parents may also...
Due to the rising cost of health care in our country, many parents or caregivers have opted out of getting health or dental coverage for their families – not by choice, but because they cannot afford health care while also providing other basic needs for their families. As you can imagine, the decision to not...
What are the hottest, trending Halloween costumes for women in 2017? I put together this great list that makes picking your costume easy. If you’re still looking for you Halloween costume, don’t worry, you still have time to order and ship online through Amazon. You may even get your costume the same or next day...
When I tell people I’m 40 they never believe me. I get carded to buy lottery tickets or alcohol even if I’m with my kids. Just this summer someone thought I was my 16 year-old’s sister. I credit my good skin and youthful appearance to three things. A healthy diet, good eating habits, and great...
In just three years, my oldest son will be heading to college. While the immediacy of that huge milestone has only recently sunk in, thankfully saving for his college tuition is something we started years ago. Like most parents, you may need help deciding how to pay for your child’s college tuition. You may be...
It’s back to school time! Are you having a hard time feeding your children real and healthy after school snacks? It can be a challenge, no doubt. Let’s be honest, not even adults want to eat healthy all the time. I can certainly relate. If I’m not careful, the go to after school snack at...
Back to School is in full swing in the Jonesie household! This year, my youngest entered middle school, my daughter started 7th grade, and my oldest is now a sophomore in high school! I’ll admit I shed a tear or two (maybe 10) after the last drop off this morning. While I knew they were...
Do women like scotch, whiskey, or bourbon? Yes! Some of us like our whiskey neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. If you find the drink too strong, I recommend trying whiskey in a cocktail. It’s only in recent years that I have grown to love the taste of whiskey cocktails. Like Cognac,...