Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I smart” or “Am I intelligent enough to succeed in life?” Many people are told they are either smart (or not) by the time they …

Summer is halfway over already! And If you’re like me, you’ve done everything possible for your child’s education and fun this summer. You’ve taken your child to swim lessons, parks, …

I grew up around all kinds of dogs. My brother and I had: Bear (chow/lab mix), Precious (shitzu), and Copper (blue heeler). My cousins have four dogs running around their …

It’s officially back to school time for littles everywhere. This year, our family is included in the mix. Audri is beginning Kindergarten in a couple of weeks and I bought …

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We didn’t end up going to the dog meet up for Zoey because it was in Longview….not sure how I missed that huge …

I’ve often wondered how to grow something from an existing fruit. As I’m throwing it away, I’m secretly asking myself if it can be recycled and turned into a brand …

This is just a simple reminder to create something today.  Creating isn’t just for children. It increases my ability to be a self-starter, to problem solve, my attention span and …

Details Beautiful Gingham Dress Option   Memorial Day is a time to honor our veterans. It also happens to be my wedding anniversary. Before Paul and I got married, we …

  Let’s talk about how to quit drinking alcohol today, friends.   Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly!   Now you may be thinking “okayyyyy, this is different” but stay …

Finding rest in a busy world… Easier said than done. The past few days I’ve been a little MIA around here, and I’m sorry friends. It’s nothing personal. It’s not …

  I’m more motivated than ever to get my backyard renovation moving along.   First, let me give you some context: I live in a friendly area with trendy boutiques, …

In honor of National Plant A Flower Day tomorrow…. I’m trying out my new Shasta Daisy Growing Kit. Growing a plant is both an intentional and beautiful experience. The aspects …