It's that time of year again! Black Friday deals are coming out earlier than ever -- probably because so many of us are anxious to move on with things and get to the most wonderful time of the year. The irony is that after spending many months of quarantine purging every room of our house the last . . .
The Joy of Cooking For Kids Of All Ages
My mom is an amazing cook. She doesn't bother with measuring cups or spoons she just intuits how much of whatever ingredient a recipe may call for. She can slice any vegetable in the palm of her hand. I'm pretty sure she doesn't own a cutting board. For all of her expertise, cooking is a life skill . . .
Planning For Your Next Family Photo Session
It's beginning to feel like fall and that means it's time to start planning family photos for the annual holiday card. Every September after the kids get back into school I get to work on scheduling our family photography session. Then comes the outfit selections. It takes a lot of advance planning . . .
Glamping in Smokey Mountain National Park
Earlier this month our family spent a few days glamping in the Great Smokey Mountains. If sitting by a nightly campfire and sleeping under the stars appeals to you as much as it does to me then this is one way to experience a national park that you won't soon forget. The most appealing aspect of a . . .
Socially Distant Summer Vacation Ideas You Can Plan Right Now
It's a non-traditional summer and most of us have had to accept that our original travel plans would not be possible this year. The good news is there's a lot of summer left and even more than most of us were expecting since many of our schools have pushed back the start of the school year until . . .
Gift Ideas For Dads
As we continue to navigate the world around us, shopping might not be the first thing on your mind. Father's Day is June 21st so I put together a guide to the best Father's Day gifts so you can keep your focus on the important things. : : 1. Milk Frother No Starbucks, no problem for work . . .
