We are so excited to have The Company Store sponsoring our giveaway this month!  The Company Store has a rich history of crafting American made wares.  In the 1800s, their European ancestors settled along ...

I love to travel. Nothing excites me more than the idea of grand adventures in different places, whether that be around the world or within my very own state. There is something fabulous about seeing the world fro...

  I am a very blessed woman. I have an incredible husband who loves me, a job that pays the bills, a warm and comfortable house, friends and family galore, and opportunities beyond what I can imagine. I am...

There is such a beauty in simplicity, and Emmy Lu Design Studio has magnificently mastered this art in their amazing stationary products. One of the things I love about Emmy Lu is the fact that each product shines ...

  I am totally a bargain hunter, and there is nothing more thrilling to me than discovering a hidden treasure while shopping! When it comes to groceries, there are a few stores I know are always going to ha...

  When we first bought our home, one of the aspects that made me the most excited was the fact that I could finally paint the walls any color I wanted. However, I was not prepared for the onslaught of choic...

  Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite days of the year. When I was younger, I remember my parents giving us sweet cards (many of which I still have) and something small to show us they ...

  It all started with a sneeze, and within 12 hours, I was officially an infectious ball of germs. My poor husband wasn’t sure what to do; after all, this was the first time I was REALLY sick since we...

  As a counselor in a high school, a major part of my job revolves around designing schedules. In fact, a good chunk of my summer is dedicated to building and rebuilding these schedules. Just imagine a gian...

  I am not a big picture sort of person. My gifting really lies in taking someone’s big picture and discovering what steps are needed to accomplish the end goal. It isn’t uncommon to find me bu...

Last day to enter the Eat Your Books GIVEAWAY!!  Details below post.           When I was younger, I used to think that life was going to get easier when I was a grown up. Af...

  New beginnings are one of my favorite things! For me, there seems to be something magical about the concept of a clean slate, as if the fresh start gives me the freedom to be creative in my new endeavors....