Both of the older kids are in middle school now and they both have 7 teachers (luckily a few of them are the same) plus a really great, no make that incredible secretary and principal that I think it's important to let know we appreciate at the holidays.  They also have friends they want to [...]

It's crunch time. The week of Christmas. Are you ready? I am NOT. I think I'm done shopping but I'd like to make some goodies to bring to some special folks and need to carve out some time to do so. I make some more of the cinnamon spice candles as hostess gifts for parties [...]

This post is sponsored by Country Crock®. All opinions are my own. With the holidays already happening I am one busy mama. Between sending out Operation Christmas Child boxes and running my kids to their holiday concerts, sports practices, meets, games, etc., I have to stay on top of things. The holidays are HERE and [...]

There's nothing worse than being at a holiday party and seeing the gift you agonized over last year being re-gifted this year. Dang! You thought you nailed it that time. Nope. Well, don't worry, these won't be re-gifted. The coffee love is strong these days. Don't worry about this Bean Box Espresso Roast Gourmet Coffee Sampler being [...]

I have received information and materials from AstraZeneca. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. Most of us know someone who has been affected by lung cancer. (You may have read my previous story on when someone you love has lung cancer.) Or, maybe you don’t. However, something you should know [...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Christmas to me is about traditions, memories, and shared time with family and friends. One of my favorite traditions has always been choosing the tree for our home. I remember as a little girl, we lived in a Victorian home [...]

Aly I'm hoping for a white Christmas. I am. Right now there's a pretty solid layer of white frost but there's also bits of snow that didn't melt from yesterday's little snow accumulation so I am 100% hoping it's white on Christmas. I've been shopping and wrapping and trying to get myself ready so we [...]

An apple spice candle adds a festive fall fragrance in your home. This one is homemade so it's free of any harmful chemicals. Plus it's easy to make! I've been thinking about making homemade candles as Christmas gifts, and this apple spice candle would be well received, I'm sure! Supplies needed: 2 cups of soy [...]

This post is sponsored by Country Crock®. All opinions are my own. Remember last week when my friend Chrissy from The Taylor House asked me to share my Make It Yours™ cookie recipe?   The Sweet & Salty Toffee Cracker Cookies recipe was so much fun to make, and now we want to see what [...]