Valentine’s Day Idea

Valentine's Day isn't a major holiday…unless you're a florist, candy maker, or greeting card company. Still, holidays and their expectations can cause undue stress when the should be fun. My Valentine's Day idea is to keep it simple. This applies to most holidays and...

Super Bowl Tailgate Recipes

I confess. I have never, ever watched the Super Bowl. I realize that makes me some kind of freak. Sorry. Most years when the Super Bowl starts, I'm at church. I don't have some moral objection to watching a football game on television, but I'm not much of a pro...

Sun Vacations

As massive winter storms cover everything from Texas to New England under mounds of snow, I'm thinking about pools and beaches. A vacation in the sun would be wonderful about now. Completely disconnected from reality, in a good way. How could I write about amazing...

Solar Pool Covers

Last weekend when Sam and I left the movie theater to head home from our weekly date, I cringed. The cold air slapped me in the face and the legs of my pants were icy as I walked. “I wish it was spring!” I said. He agreed. Warm weather sounds mighty good...

Romantic Getaway Package

This post brought to you by Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine. Every wedding anniversary, Sam and I go on a romantic getaway together. With six children and a home business, being alone is a rare occurrence. More than just being alone, the complete...

Sugar Free Hot Cocoa Mix

There is nothing like hot cocoa to take off the chill—and nothing like sugar free cocoa to keep the calorie count at a reasonable level. Here's a slightly spicy sugar free hot cocoa recipe that is so easy to make. Whip up a batch at the first frost. Even my 7-year-old...