While I love a great beach vacation, skiing has always ranked at the top of my TO DO’s in the winter. At a young age, I was lucky enough to make several ski trips with our church youth group and that is when I discovered that I loved to ski. While I hate being cold, there is something so calming… Read More
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Christmas Traditions
I love Christmas traditions! Some of my favorite memories include helping my mom bake cookies. For years, mom would attend an annual cookie exchange with several ladies and while I loved helping her cook and divide up 4-6 cookies per little baggie, I loved what she would bring home even better! Speaking of….I need to go back and revisit some… Read More
What should I read next?
TᖇᑌTᕼ TIᗰᗴ…I’ll admit that in my younger years I never ᒪOᐯᗴᗪ TO ᖇᗴᗩᗪ and unfortunately I have passed this trait to my children. Everyone would say that I just never found the right book but I attribute it to my wondering mind that won’t stop when I sit down. ᑕᗩᒪᒪIᑎᘜ ᗩᒪᒪ ᖇᗴᗩᗪᗴᖇᔕ! I ᑎᗴᗴᗪ YOᑌᖇ ᔕᑌᘜᘜᗴᔕTIOᑎᔕ! I am a book… Read More
fun fall getaway – pigeon forge
Fall break is our favorite time of year to travel but with the kids involved in cheer and football, it is almost impossible to skip away for an entire week! This year, we decided on a quick getaway to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg which is only about 3 hours away. Easy to drive, stay a few days, and get back home. This… Read More
Falling for Sweets
While every season has it perks (good-bye lake season), Fall is my favorite time of year for so many reasons! I love cooler days, chilly evenings and the rich colors of the landscape in the fall. I love to wrap up in a cozy blanket and wear layers. I love the smell of a campfire, football games, and pumpkin spice… Read More
5 Favorite Gifts
I love giving gifts to others and view it as a challenge to find something truly unique that fits that person’s style and personality. I wanted to share some of my favorite finds with you! My gifting rule is to find something that the recipient wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves, something that I love personally or have found useful. If… Read More