Welcome to summer everyone! Yes I know it’s early…just humor me. I couldn’t be more excited about this coming season, but has anyone else checked the calendar recently? It’s April…already. What ...
Hard Peach Iced Tea
What screams Summer more than sitting on your front porch drinking iced tea? The only thing I can think of that would make that scenario better is if that iced tea were an adult beverage. This Hard ...
What they overheard during breakfast
I wrote this post a year ago after I had this experience with my kids and one of my best friends. Because I generally shy away from anything that could remotely be controversial on my blog I hesitated ...
The Word No – The Unedited Truth About Motherhood
What is it about the word no, that is so hard for kids to understand? My son had his four year old check up today. This is the first hearing and vision check along with shots, so naturally it ...
I’m supposed to have words
I'm supposed to have words. I'm supposed to have words for things. I'm a writer, thats what I do. Every day I string together sentences and give voice to things people feel but don't know how ...
Healthy Meatball Stroganoff
One of my favorite dishes to make when I have leftover sour cream, is beef stroganoff. This is comfort food at it's finest, and has enough variations of it to keep the dish interesting. If you are ...
Weekday getaways are the best
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DaytonaBeach.com for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Normally, when I think "vacation" I imagine something long, and elaborate. There is a ...
The Graduation gift they didn’t know they needed
We all know that once a kid graduates high school they know everything, right? They know this "fact" at least...which can make choosing a graduation gift a little bit tricky. What they ask for, ...
How to get hidden clutter under control
I know you are supposed to do all of your deep cleaning in organization in the Spring, but this year, I'm all in during the Summer. I've spent the last week working through various closets in our ...
Summer Date Night Ideas
If you listen to the internet, apparently "date night" for married couples is a controversial topic. One camp says it's essential, and you're certainly on the fast-track to divorce if you don't have a ...