August is a busy month. The kids are getting ready to start back to school. The realization that more than half the year is over can be added stress, as you feel like you need to work even harder to reach your goals for the year. In the midst of the August chaos, family time can fall by the wayside. Therefore, I want to challenge you to think of some goals you and your family can set together so that quality time with family doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. Read on →

Can you believe that another summer is coming to an end? It can only mean one thing: Back-to-school season is here! Is your child ready? Let’s take a look at ways you can help make the transition from summer break to school as easy as possible for your family. School’s Back in Session Are you worried about how the family will do going from summer hours to school hours? Have no fear! Read on →

It has been a wild ride this last year and a half! No one has come out unscathed by the pandemic. We have all been affected in one way or another, which is why I feel a “reset” could be beneficial for many of us right now in this season of life. Are You Ready to Hit Reset This Summer? Many people wait until Jan. 1 to hit the reset button on their life. Read on →

Let freedom ring—and the red, white and blue decor shine! Whether you are looking to decorate your home in time for a Fourth of July celebration with family and/or friends, or you are simply wanting to show your patriotic spirit for the month, I have some tips to help you when decorating your home. Fun Ways to Decorate for the Fourth of July There are a number of ways you can add some fun holiday decor inside and outside of your home. Read on →

Now that the weather is heating up and summer is about to officially begin, what better way to celebrate than with an outdoor upgrade? Fortunately, a backyard makeover doesn’t have to be a costly one. Today, I am going to offer you some tips on how you can make your do-it-yourself backyard upgrade as budget-friendly as possible! Spend Your Summer Days Outdoors When it comes to upgrading your backyard this summer, here are some projects you can work on sooner rather than later: Read on →

“Even when a father and child live miles apart, each is close to the other’s heart.” Now that June has arrived, it is time to start thinking about ways you are going to celebrate dad. But what do you get the man in your life who has everything? Let’s take a look at ways you can celebrate dad this Father’s Day and make him feel special. Making Memories for Father’s Day There are plenty of ways you can make memories with your dad this Father’s Day. Read on →

Do you have plans for Memorial Day? Things certainly look a lot different than they did last year at this time! Whether you choose to have a small gathering this Memorial Day or you are looking for a lowkey, immediate family-only celebration, there are a number of ways you can have a memorable holiday weekend. Explore the True Meaning of Memorial Day Let’s be real: Most people celebrate this holiday without pausing to reflect on the holiday and what it means. Read on →

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”—Jill Churchill It’s beginning to look a lot like…Mother’s Day! Do you have your plans set for the day? Although Mother’s Day might only be a few days away, there are still plenty of things you can do in order to prepare for the celebration. Let me help! Since social distancing is still a part of our daily life, you might not be able to create the grand celebration you want for your mom. Read on →

The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The stress is brewing. OK, that last item just don’t belong! April is Stress Awareness Month. I don’t know about you, but it seems that with a new season also comes added stress. Rather than let the stress build up until you burst, let’s take a look at ways you can handle the stress of life head-on. Explore Ways to Handle Stress One of the first things you want to do when it comes to learning ways to prevent stress is making sure you are ready for any stress that might come your way—both in mind and body. Read on →

Now that we’ve officially sprung into spring, do you feel ready? Not quite feeling it? Get in the spring mood with a little spring-cleaning to get your house in shape. An organized house will give you the fresh start you’re looking for! Have Your Spring-Cleaning Checklist Ready! I love a good to-do list! There’s nothing quite like the satisfied feeling you get when you can mark items off the list. Read on →