One thing is for certain... I love my kids and I am always so proud of them.  One thing that I absolutely LOVE about Savannah is that she picked up my love for reading.  She can pretty much always be caught with at least 2 reading books in her bookbag at all times. I don't really remember when, but she jumped into reading DOG MAN books and I have seen several of them over time.&nbsp ..read more

Years ago, I told you how I went to visit JULIET, GEORGIA where they filmed Fried Green Tomatoes.  Well, the time we went to visit, the cafe was closed, but this time - IT WAS OPEN!!!!  Matt and I went and we were able to try a bit of goodness that I can say truly was delicious!  There was a bit of a wait, but we were able to walk around and see the town while we waited ..read more

To know me is to love me, right?  Well, as long as I can remember, I have absolutely LOVED VAN GOGH!!!!   I mean, like wow - his work is just amazing and beautiful and I could get lost for days!  Do you have a favorite artist that you are just constantly drawn to???  Let me try to break it down a bit for you - remember "coffee table books" back in the day?  I ..read more

So over the summer we took our family vacation and went to Orlando for a week  We had an amazing time and of course, made lots of memories.  To be honest, it had been a while since we really had a "vacation" so it was much needed and appreciated...  BUT- while on the vacation, we ended up needing a bandaid. I honestly don't remember what for, so it wasn't like it was an emergency ..read more

You know how you have a scent that reminds you of a special time or place?  Well, at work, we are always about trying out new scents and seeing what works best for each of us.  I was sent Navigo Ocean Femme by JAFRA and of course I had to use it for a day date with Matt!  He loved it and I did too!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this ..read more

Valentines can be a bit tricky... We have already had Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years and SO MANY SWEETS - not to mention the Valentines events in class... So at this point, my kiddos don't get much in the sweets area from me!  Also- add to the mix I have a teenage boy and a tweenager- that should explain so much!Verdant fig leaves offer a complex and inviting natural green to lead ..read more

Please plan to  buy this now, if you have not done so!!!Wicked is one to own and watch again and again!!!!AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO PURCHASE OR RENT STARTING DECEMBER 31stPRE-ORDER NOW ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD, AVAILABLE FEB 4FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENTFTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free ..read more

 I will warn you that this book is not for everyone- there is a bit of spice in here... so please note that I did warn you ahead of time. Other than that, I really enjoyed this one! Read on!!!!!FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing ..read more

Savannah is TOTALLY OBSESSED with Wicked!  When I got this email, I knew that I had to share it with everyone else, just in case someone else might "need" to know this like I know we "needed" to know!  I can bet that this house will for sure be watching the Rose Bowl Parade this year!!!! WHAT:Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is thrilled to partner with the Pasadena Tournament ..read more

I just know I can not be the only one who sees things on social media and wonders if it is legit or not... Right?  I also know I can't be the only one who wonders how some of the ads pop up on my Facebook... but that is for another day.  Anyways -  as I was scrolling on Facebook one day, an ad popped up for THE LOUD CUP.  I thought that was a pretty neat idea, but did not ..read more