This year I am looking at Christmas a little different. I am happier than I have ever been, but things are definitely different. 8 months ago, my family dynamic changed. I became a single mom and this is the first Christmas that the girls are spending the Christmas without their dad. While it is…
The Perfect Solution for the Photo Junkie
I take a lot of pictures. I take pictures of everything. I am always running out of space on my phone and then when I need an app, I have to go through and figure out what I can get rid of in order to get anything else on my phone. My computer is no…
How To: Check Your Own Antifreeze
How to check your antifreeze Winter is right around the corner. That means it is time to get your car ready for the harsh weather and temperatures. Making sure your car has antifreeze/coolant is extremely important. Your car needs to have liquid in the radiator system to protect the engine. Since the engine runs hot,…
5 OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY PLACES TO GET MARRIED
Although the wedding season with summer is over, we can still talk and plan our big day! And today all the people who wish to have unique and one of a kind wedding should take notice. Bellow you will find my personal top five favorite places that are not so ordinary like. Maybe this…
Grandmom’s Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Food is a big part of my family. It always has been. Some of my best memories are visiting my Great Grandmom. There was always a big dinner and we would sit around for the rest of the night just talking. I loved being able to help these women in the kitchen. They taught me…
How to beat holiday travel fatigue
For many people, the holidays is a time of loading up the car and visiting family. That means being off schedule and a lot more tired. Being on the road for a road trip, can mean long hours in the car. One of the most important things when driving making sure that you are awake…
Bald Eagles in the Wild in Norristown, PA
Bald Eagles in Norristown You might see a theme starting. We love Bald Eagles. We are often on the hunt for seeing them in the wild. We often visit them at Green Lane park. We made a recent trip to Bald Eagle State Park looking to catch a glimpse. But this time, we were able…
My Simple Lunch Time Life Hack – Progresso Soup Bistro Cups
I used to laugh at those people who said, “Oh I forgot to eat all day.” Because I love to eat. I would eat all the time. Then I had 4 kids, took care of a house and started working from home. See when I am not traveling, I am running. Not actually running, like…
How to Find More Time to Read
I love to read. I used to read all of the time. And then I started having kids. And then I had more kids. Then I started working from home, with my kids and before I knew it, my reading time had kind of fallen by the bedside table. I started having trouble even reading…
Smokey Bear Wants You to Remember Fire Prevention Month
Smokey Bear and the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, to ask for your support in raising awareness for Fire Prevention Month. The sad truth is that nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are still caused by humans: In 2014 there were 7,933 wildfires caused by lightning. However, 55,679 wildfires caused…