A few years ago I decided to start a gratitude journal. It seemed like a simple idea at the time, but it turned out to be a real eye-opener, especially on days that there didn’t seem to be all that much to be thankful for. This is what I’ve been struggling with a lot lately. […]
12 Engaging Books to Read in 2016 + My 5 Favorites
February 29, 2016 · by ·
While 2015 included some difficult challenges, it was also a year I succeeded in reaching a few personal goals and even got to take a really amazing trip with my family to Walt Disney World. I definitely need to share more about that trip very soon, but today I’d love to focus on a reading […]
Easy Coffee Cake for Any Day of the Week
February 5, 2016 · by ·
I love to bake for my family. So much so that several years ago I started a tradition of making homemade muffins every Saturday morning. Aside from a few rare weekends I’ve pretty much kept that tradition alive, but since there are only so many different kinds of muffins they like, every now and then […]
Hope
February 1, 2016 · by ·
Even though it’s already February 1st, I should start off by saying Happy New Year since this is my first personal post in 2016. I’m feeling a bit out of sorts because the new year is off to a bit of a rough start, but the good thing about that is there’s a great deal […]
Apps to Cure the Winter Blues & A Teen Cell Phone Contract
January 23, 2016 · by ·
I realize we aren’t technically all that far into the winter season yet, but I’m already over it. Okay, I guess I should be honest and say I was probably over it before it began because living here in the Northeast means that winter is usually quite cold (it’s currently 16 degrees outside), includes a […]
Weight Loss Apps & Why My Husband Loves Garmin Connect
December 23, 2015 · by ·
With the end of 2015 fast approaching, many people are probably already thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. Have you made a mental list in your head or have you written down any resolutions for 2016? Personally I’m not much for making New Year’s resolutions. Mainly because I don’t always follow through, but also because […]
5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Boarding Kennel for Your Dog
November 19, 2015 · by ·
I recently touched on how stressful it can be to prepare for a family vacation. While visiting my local Coinstar machine to cash in for a Starbucks Gift Card is certainly a fun item to check off my to-do list, there’s definitely one thing that has always caused a knot in my stomach. That one […]
