Three years ago I jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon. It's a great way to reduce stress, to force yourself to sit down & to relax and I love turning my finished pages into crafty works of art. I can personally tell you that it has INDEED helped me to relax at night and that it's a great … [Read more...] about Power of Love Coloring Book by Thaneeya McArdle
Delicious Fruit and Veggie Chips from Natural Sins
We do a lot of traveling and I'm always looking for healthier snack options to take along with us. The majority of the time when we travel, it's by car (road trips), so I need snacks that don't need refrigerated, won't melt in heat and ones that won't cause a mess. Plus, they have to taste … [Read more...] about Delicious Fruit and Veggie Chips from Natural Sins
Piece of Cake! One-Bowl, No-Fuss, from-Scratch Cakes
If you've been reading this blog over the past few years, you'll already know that my favorite cookbook publisher is Robert Rose. I enjoy their cookbooks because the recipes are easy-to-read and they're recipes that my family enjoys. In other words, every cookbook has a ton of recipes that I would … [Read more...] about Piece of Cake! One-Bowl, No-Fuss, from-Scratch Cakes
3 Blueberry Beverage Recipes for National Blueberry Month
July is National Blueberry Month and luckily for me and my family...we love blueberries! Matter of fact, I have 2 blueberry bushes in my backyard! When blueberries are available at the Farmer's Market, I will purchase a large batch of them and then freeze them. This way, we can enjoy blueberries all … [Read more...] about 3 Blueberry Beverage Recipes for National Blueberry Month
How to Keep Pests and Snakes Out of the Garden
We live in the suburbs and for the past 4 years we've had big problems with groundhogs, possums, skunks, snakes and other "pests" getting into our garden. In the past, we've had to spend time and money putting up wire fences around both vegetable gardens to try to keep them out. While the fencing … [Read more...] about How to Keep Pests and Snakes Out of the Garden
REEL Lifestyle Outdoor Apparel for Men and Women
REEL Lifestyle Outdoor Apparel is more than just apparel, they're a way of life. Founded by a family of outdoor enthusiasts, REEL Lifestyle apparel is dedicated to promoting activities of all kinds in and around the water. Whether you’re kayaking down the river, boating on the lake, paddle boarding … [Read more...] about REEL Lifestyle Outdoor Apparel for Men and Women
White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach
Late last Summer we had the opportunity to spend a few days down in Virginia Beach. We're pretty fortunate that my brother-in-law and his family live about 15 minutes from the coast, so when we go down for family visits, we get to spend some time over on the beach & boardwalk. Virginia Beach … [Read more...] about White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach
Star Wars Build-A-Scene Papercraft Kit
My husband has been a HUGE fan of the Star Wars genre of movies since the mid 1980's. He has seen all of the movies at least 50 times and every time there is a new release, he's at the theater at midnight to see it. Besides being a Star Wars movie fan, he collects all kinds of Star Wars items. He … [Read more...] about Star Wars Build-A-Scene Papercraft Kit