One of the best ways to express affection, admiration, and goodwill is by giving gifts. However, it is unlikely that your presents will have the desired effect if they are bought at the last minute and do nothing to reflect the relationship that you share with your chosen loved one. That is why you should […]
6 Techniques to Improve Your Family’s Overall Health
Do you feel like your family is stuck in a rut? If ordering pizza and binge-watching How I Met Your Mother is your new norm, don’t worry. You’re definitely not alone. And, at least you’re doing it together. We all get in ruts sometimes. But it’s important to be able to identify those moments and […]
Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites ~The Perfect After School Snack
This post is sponsored by Crystal Farms Cheese® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Are you ready for back to school? Well, we are… not! School starts oddly late here in Iowa and in fact, last weekend was our tax free bts shopping days. Lots of long lines and stressed out […]
10 Fascinating Facts about Pearls
We often tend to associate pearls with elegance and formal events. However, did you know that in Antiquity, these tiny wonders weren’t even perceived as valuable? The Ancient Chinese called them “oyster eggs” and would simply discard them, since only the oyster mattered. In this article, we’re going to share some rather unusual facts about […]
5 Back-to-School Shopping Tips to Buy More Time
It’s that time of year again. Parents are preparing for the rush of back-to-school with a seemingly never-ending to-do list. As you run around to purchase school supplies, uniforms and sneakers it can be a busy and expensive time of year. Tackle back-to-school season with these tips to save money and maybe even help you […]
Watermelon Soda Float
Ahhhh….soda floats. Remember being a kid and getting so excited for a root beer float or a coke float during the hot days of summer? One scoop, then two scoops of vanilla ice cream plopping into the glass. Oh and the root beer, the delectable liquid sugar being poured over the scoops of vanilla […]
How to Expertly Cover Your Scars
Scars are nothing to be ashamed of, and they are, in fact, a part of you and what you’ve been through. However, it is not uncommon for you to feel self-conscious about the marks on your body, making you not want to show off your skin or body. You shouldn’t let scars dictate your life. […]
How to Survive Your First Family Vacation
If you’ve ever traveled alone, you probably have an idea of how hectic it can be. You have hundreds of things to do which include looking for tickets, accommodation and picking the right activities. In addition, you have to remember not to leave any essentials behind if you don’t want to end up running around […]