It’s hot out there! No, really…it’s hot. What better time for taking stock of your Christmas decor than a hot July day? No, I’m not kidding. You want to soak up the air-conditioned coolness of your house, so why not be a little productive at the same time? Take advantage of the Hallmark Channel’s lineup of Christmas in July movies and take a good look at your holiday supplies. Read on for some tips on getting started! Read on →

June 19 is right around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to celebrate dad! If you are looking to do something different this Father’s Day, then read on! I have some ideas about to make this Father’s Day celebration stand out. Make It a Day to Remember When you think of Father’s Day, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s buying him a new tie or even a set of golf balls. Read on →

While the first official day of summer (June 21) might still be a few weeks away, that doesn’t mean I don’t already have summer days on the brain. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to make the summer of 2022 one to remember, especially as the last few years have been difficult to enjoy. Now that our seasons are getting somewhat back to normal, I plan on trying to get back to all the things I enjoy during the summer months in addition to trying some new ideas this season. Read on →

May has arrived, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner. Are you ready for the long weekend? I know I am! While last Memorial Day looked differently, many of you (like me) might be ready to have more fun this year and enjoy the day with family and friends. In fact, you might even be looking for ways to make up for last year and make this the best Memorial Day yet! Read on →

“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.”—Unknown Can you believe that Mother’s Day is right around the corner? Do you have anything planned for May 8? I know I am still working out all the details of what I am going to do for the occasion. As I start gathering my list of ideas together, I thought I would share some of the Mother’s Day suggestions I have with you. Read on →

The gloomy days of winter will soon disappear, as spring begins to show its lovely face! I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for the sunshine, warm weather and everything else that spring brings. I want you to start putting some “pep” back in your step, too, this spring, especially if you feel you are starting to run on fumes. We can help cheer each other on to start this new spring season. Read on →

Can you believe we are already at the point in the year where it is time to spring forward? Where do the days go—it feels like Christmas just ended. I don’t know about you, but the time change is one thing that really can mess up my schedule. You wouldn’t think one hour could make such an impact on a person, but it seems like it takes weeks for me to get back on track after we spring forward. Read on →

Next month brings the start of spring breaks around the country. While you might be ready to consider heading back to your usual spring break vacation spot like Disneyland or the beach, you still might not feel totally comfortable traveling right now. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have an amazing spring break with the kiddos! A staycation might be exactly what you need for some rest and relaxation. Read on →

It looks like Valentine’s Day of 2022 is not going to look much different than the holiday of 2021. But even though we still have our masks and social distancing, that doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to a Valentine’s Day celebration! Instead, we can create a special Valentine’s Day in the comfort of our own home, which can make the holiday every bit as meaningful. Of course, adding some Pink Zebra Sprinkles and Shades into the mix will help, too! Read on →