It’s easy to turn on the news these days and feel disheartened. It seems it’s getting harder and harder to find people of strength, empathy, and a strong character. So it is no surprise that Dolly Parton’s name has been popping up a lot lately. Now more than ever we need her strong heart and […]

to read One of my favorite blogs that I follow is The House that Lars Built. She has the best Christmas crafts if you are looking for something to do while staying safely at home. The DIY Christmas Friendship Bracelets are perfect for homemade gifts for your kids to make. to listen I love all […]

When it comes to Christmas I am anything but traditional. Lots of color and whimsy are more my jam! The classic standards are great, but I have a list of lively Christmas tunes that will make you boogie in your car, which is sure to embarrass your kids (if your into that sort of thing). […]

Growing up my parents always gave us pajama’s to open up on Christmas Eve and we would put them on and my dad would read us Twas’ the Night Before Christmas. It is a tradition that I have tried to keep up with our kids. Here is a gift guide with pajamas for everyone in […]

My daughter has told me that I don’t know what teens want and that all they want are devices and device accessories … but if you are looking for alternatives – here are some other options. *This post contains some affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I might earn a small commission, […]

What do you get the woman who has everything?  It’s hard!  Here is a gift guide, and most of them are from small women-owned businesses.  And men… a vacuum is not a good idea for a Christmas present. *This post contains some affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I might earn a small […]

Tommy and I are known to play about 6-8 games of backgammon a night, and Tommy and the kids are obsessed with nightly poker so we loooove games!  They are especially important this year since our holiday will look a little different. So here are some of my favorite games and puzzles. *This post contains […]

to watch Cheesy Christmas movies! They have started so get watching! I really recommend subscribing to Hallmark Movies Now and then you can cancel in January (it will be the best $$ you spend this Christmas). Netflix also has some good ones – last weekend we watched Midnight at the Magnolia and Christmas Catch. And […]