The cold months of winter can have you waiting anxiously for the return of pleasant weather in the spring, a time when you can finally return to the great outdoors and enjoy activities with the family without freezing your tail off. The temperate climate makes doing things in nature fun again, so it’s only a…
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Attack of the Crab
This is a story that I have been meaning to share with you all for a long time. Things just always seemed to keep coming up. Every time I put it on my schedule something would happen, and I would move it around. So, I am just now sharing it with you and hope that…
Merry Christmas
I know! It’s not Christmas yet but I will be away from the computer completely for the next few days. I am taking the holiday off to spend with my family. Being Catholic that means I have a ton to do today as well. I will at the church this morning working away for tonight…
Santa & the Bottle
Today is my little brother’s birthday! So, I thought I would share a story about him that he will most likely kill me for later. He turned 37 today and is the epitome of the baby of the family. He has always been and most likely always will be.
Holiday Gift Guide: My Own Fairy
I am all about fairies, have I told y’all that before? I can’t remember but there is something about fairies that I love. That is why I was so super excited about working with My Own Fairy. Have you heard of a fairy door? No, well let me tell you that they are the creators…
Turkey or Ham
Christmas is almost here, and I have the most important question of the year for you. Are you having turkey or ham for dinner? I know that some people have both for Thanksgiving and then again for Christmas. For us we don’t do that. We did when I was growing up, but we also had…
The Key To a Relaxing Christmas With Relatives: Your Phone
Now, we all know that Christmas is supposed to be a relaxing, comfortable period full of good times. But let’s be realistic here: the sheer pressure of this time of year means that it’s not always possible. With a family to take care of, presents to buy, and food to cook, it can always feel…
How to Happily Travel This Christmas — With the Whole Family
The holidays are a stressful time with myriad obligations, and frequently, a slew of travel requirements. While you may normally dread piling into the car, organizing snacks, or keeping track of boarding passes, this year could be different. Before you call me crazy, hear me out. Holiday travel may be a necessity, but that doesn’t…
The Man Who Invented Christmas in Theaters Now
The Man Who Invented Christmas is the one of three movies that I really want to see this holiday season. I am planning on taking the kids to see and I just know that it is going to awesome. Have you heard about it yet? I am planing on doing a double feature with them…
Happy Thanksgiving
I realize that this is early but I wanted to go ahead and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.









