My friend Kelly LOVES Oz; she loves Oz the way I love Halloween and Christmas. So, when she asked me to travel six hours to visit the Land of Oz with her, I immediately said yes! Visiting Oz was her Superbowl. Preparing for Oz Luck was on our side, and we managed to secure passes…
I was elated when The Virginia Axe Throwing Company invited me to host a mom’s night out, I was immediately game! One, my tribe of girlfriends are always up for an adventure, and two, who doesn’t want to perfect their ax-throwing skills? I was pleasantly surprised to find out how family-friendly the atmosphere is at…
How is it already Good Friday? Easter really snuck up on me this year, but I’ve got my game plan and my grocery order placed. I cannot wait to share all of my festive dessert plans with you. In the meantime, I’m sharing five festive desserts that are guaranteed to be crowd pleasers! Classic Chocolate…
Planning a pandemic baby shower is not for the faint of heart! If anyone had ever told me that I’d be planning a baby shower during a pandemic…. I wouldn’t have believed them! It was a heavy decision to decide whether or not to celebrate our new addition. Options, Options, Options… My friends and family…
This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. One of the first things I did after finding out about our new addition was to set-up our registry. Deciding where to register for…
I’m always a fan of hosting a patriotic celebration, and this July 4th was no different. Like every other event of 2020, this year’s celebration was small, intimate, and festive. I decided to use a simple red, white, and blue tablescape and used only items I already owned. I’ve made a concerted effort to use…
I’ve made this simple baby Yoda hat for several friends over the years. The impending arrival of baby girl means it was time to make one for myself. I knew I wanted to add a twist to the pattern to customize the hat. That twist turned out to be a simple seed bow. The hat…
Last fall, I started to see temporary job postings for US Census takers. The jobs paid well and advertised flexible hours. But, the postings got me thinking what is the US Census and why does it matter? What is the US Census? If you’ve ever worked on your family tree or watched an episode of…
A lot is going on these days, and if you’re like me, the days are blending into a blur. Today, I’m taking a trip down memory lane to review my top ten posts of all time as reported by Google Analytics. #1 Yankee Candle Hack: Easy Meltcup Recycling Two years later, I’m still in love…
I hope you’re enjoying time with your friends and family today. I know we are! I’m still obsessed with our matching Christmas light outfits.