One of my favorite things to do when the kids were really young in elementary school was to put together big baskets full of “summer fun” for them to see. I would begin gathering interesting, novel, and “old favorite” items in the springtime, and display them in big baskets (one
Category: Keepin’ it Real

My sweet husband and I recently celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. I think looking back on that day grows to be more and more fun each year. As I looked through our wedding pictures this year, I thought to myself, “Oh my, we looked so young!!” Time has a way

For anyone who has known our family for a long time, you know our first “baby” wasn’t a human, but a tiny little teacup chihuahua who weighed less than 4 pounds. Her name was Ruby. She lived to be almost 16 years old. She was quite possibly the sweetest, most

Oh coffee…my preferred beverage for almost all times of the day. Yes, I know there are other beverages available, but none that make me as happy as coffee. I know, I know…I am aware of how silly this may sound to non-coffee drinkers, but please bear with me. Part of