I am married to a mountain man whose stuck in a big city. A couple times a year (yes, more than once), he has to go climb a mountain. No it’s not hiking–it’s serious climbing. On ice. And I don’t…

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Holiday Gift Guides for the Whole Family I’m finally getting my 2025 Holiday Gift Guides up on the website — and this year, I had help from the experts: my kids! These picks are filled with the ...
When fall weather arrives, it's Candle Season! Sharing my favorite candle brands that I will be burning all season long. There’s something deeply comforting about the moment when the air turns ...
With a little elbow grease, you have have your outdoor cushions looking new Outdoor cushions make your patio or deck feel like an extension of your home, but after a season of sun, rain, pollen, ...
Easy Paint Craft Project to Personalize Your Summer Bag You know I always love a good summer crafting project! I have been wanting to make a DIY hand-painted monogram straw bag for so long ...
I am married to a mountain man whose stuck in a big city. A couple times a year (yes, more than once), he has to go climb a mountain. No it’s not hiking–it’s serious climbing. On ice. And I don’t…
Speaking of my crazy man, I think I need to give him this card. Fingers crossed, he hasn’t come home from one of his adventures all bandaged up, but I think the card makes its point. Actually, this card is…
One of our favorite summertime activities is picking our own fruit. It’s work. It’s hot and sweaty. But it’s fun and the kids enjoy it. Then we come home and do more work like washing, peeling, cutting then deciding whether…
Time to babyproof. Look how excited baby is standing up in his crib! He was so proud of himself when he figured out this little trick of pulling himself up. The world is a different place when you stand up….
My head is spinning with our never-ending computer problem chaos. This week the problem is can’t load my pictures from my camera, and some of the software is not working. I’ve been avoiding the computer all week. Long story and…
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