tips for visiting the fair this summer

Making the most of the fair this summer

Memorial Day weekend is upon us here in the states and that means the unofficial start of summer! Who is going to be braving the heat the next few months to take their family to a fair near them? Whether you’re visiting a small county fair, or your home state fair, it’s a summer staple. […]

easy yellow letterboard update

Year of Color, May, Yellow, Letterboards

Here’s the thing about yellow–it’s one of my favorite colors but you wouldn’t know it. I’m not generally a fan of yellow-hued decor so you won’t find it in my house. And it is really not a flattering color on me so I don’t think I own a single piece of yellow clothing. However, it’s […]

birthday cake ice cream

birthday cake ice cream recipe

In the past few days we’ve been able to celebrate two birthdays–my son’s seventh birthday was on Sunday and my daughter’s fifth birthday was on Monday. Having two birthdays back to back can be a little stressful, but it’s also a lot of fun. To keep the birthday celebration going, today I have a simple […]

Mother’s Day wish list: actually, THIS is what I want…

What I really want for Mother's Day... featuring PinkBlush

I have read so many blog posts lately about what moms really want for Mother’s Day. Sleep and time to themselves, in case you were wondering what seems to be the general consensus. Don’t get me wrong, those things sound great too. Heaven knows I need a nap just as much as the next girl, […]

4 simple ways to improve your skin care

A woman smiles confidently because she has 4 simple tips for improving skin care.

I was born in 1985, which I don’t think makes me old at all. However, my skin tells a different story. Years of neglect when I was younger have really done damage to my skin. The past couple of years I have been more diligent about covering up and taking care of my skin, but […]