Happily, Ever After—How Fairy Tales Came To Be

Once upon a time…or I guess, just the other day, I was re-reading some of my favorite fairy tales and I started to wonder, where do fairy tales come from? And why do they exist? Well, I did a little research, and it turns out fairy tales have some pretty interesting origins.  Most fairy tales […]

It’s A New Year, So Spread Some Cheer

I’m not making any New Year resolutions in 2021. Instead, I want to focus on how I can help others have their best year. Why? I read somewhere the best way to help yourself is to help others—so that’s exactly what I’m doing. If you wanna join me on this journey, I’ve put together a […]

Quick Tips For Surviving All Your Holiday Road Trips

The holidays are here! And while that means good times spent with family and friends, for many of us it also means lots of extra time traveling to see your loved ones. This year, it’s more likely than ever, that the time you spend traveling will be in your car, so I wanted to give […]

Tips For The Perfect Pie Crust

Apples, pumpkins and pears, oh my! Why is it so hard to make the perfect pie? Well, I’m done with soggy crusts and burnt edges, so I’ve put together my top secrets for making the perfect pie crust every time. Follow these tips and you’ll find baking this sweet treat easy as…well, pie. Keep Your […]

Trick Or Treat Yo’ Self This Halloween

It happens every year. October rolls around and I start scarfing down Halloween candy like it’s my job. But not this year. No, this year I found some tasty, guilt free fall treats that still get me in the mood for some wholesome Halloween fun. I liked all the treats so much that now I […]

Let’s Make Chili!

Phew! I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been busy lately. With summer officially over, the days getting shorter and the holidays right around the corner, I feel like I’ve been going non-stop. And with all the hustle and bustle, I’m not eating the best. So I found an easy, slow cooker veggie-chili recipe […]

A Sandwich Summary

I was making a sandwich the other day when I wondered, where did the idea for these tasty bread towers come from? And believe it or not August is actually National Sandwich month! So you better believe I found some fun sandwich facts to share with you: Man, all this talk about sandwiches has made […]

Prepare The Perfect Popsicle

There’s something about this summer heat that always makes me wanna grab a popsicle. But as much as I love buying popsicles from the ice-cream truck, sometimes I need my sweet treat fix before it comes around. If you like popsicle season as much as I do, but you’re also to impatient to wait for […]

Splendid Summer Activities

Now that the kiddos are officially done with school and the weather’s nice, it’s time to start celebrating summer. After spending the last few months entertaining your kids at home, I know you might have run out of ideas for what to do next. That’s why I’ve put together some fun ideas the whole family […]

May Day Mayhem

May is here and we all need some cheer. And with everything that’s going on in the world right now, there’s no better way to kick off the last month of spring than with my favorite May Day tradition—leaving flowers at people’s front door. It’s the perfect social distancing surprise! That’s right, in addition to […]

You Could Have Fooled Me!

I’ve always agreed with the saying that, “laughter is the best medicine.” I guess that’s why I’ve always liked April Fools’ Day so much. I think a little joking around keeps everyone on their toes and in a positive state of mind, as long as it’s all done with a kind spirit. But I never […]

7 Fun And Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Facts

I consider myself lucky enough to know these little-known St. Patrick’s facts, so I wanted to share them with all of you. Here are the top 7 lucky and fun St. Patrick’s day facts you can use to impress your friends. Good news! Leprechauns probably won’t pinch you if you’re not wearing any green this […]

Leapin’ Lizards It’s Leap Year!

Call me crazy, but I think there’s something special about leap years. Maybe it’s the extra day or the fact that they only come around once every four years. Either way, I love them. But leap years aren’t the only things that only pop up once every four years, here’s a list of four other […]

20 Things You Should Do In 2020

It seems like every January I make a New Year’s resolution, and two weeks later I’ve already given up on it. That’s why instead of making a resolution I have no intention of keeping this year, I’m making a list of things I want to do to start the year off right. Here’s what I […]

Keep Your Tree Tree-mendous All Month Long

You know what really roasts my chestnuts? When my Christmas tree dies halfway through the holiday season. Nobody deserves brown pine needles all over their living room or a dead tree on Christmas morning. That’s why I’ve pulled together my top tree tending tips—to help everyone have a happy healthy tree this holiday season. Get […]

Simple & Sweet Caramel Apples

Crisp, sweet and satisfying—caramel apples are the perfect fall treat. Plus, they’re easy enough for the whole family to make together. Kids love getting creative with their creations and parents love seeing their kids eat apples. Here’s how your family can make caramel apples together. Before you begin, you need to collect the apples. You could just […]

A History Sweeter Than Pumpkin Pie

If you’re anything like me, no holiday season is complete without pumpkin pie. But where did this sweet treat come from? Well, I’ve done a little digging and discovered the interesting origin of everyone’s favorite holiday dessert. That’s right folks, this is the history of pumpkin pie.  Pies in general first became popular in the […]

There’s No Place Like Home

It’s already September! Time sure does fly when you’re busy and I was busy this past summer. So busy that I forgot to take a vacation. But now that the heat’s died down, I’m planning a staycation. In fact, here are my top staycation tips in case you too wanna take a relaxing vacation at home too. […]

End Of Summer Bucket List

Everyone’s been so busy with back to school shopping and wrapping up their summer projects. But if I can be honest for a minute, I’m not ready for summer to end. Call me nostalgic, but summer reminds me of my younger years, and I want it to last a little longer. That’s why I’ve put […]

Neighborhood Grill Master

From burgers and hotdogs to corn on the cob and kebabs, everything just tastes better on the grill. I believe that grilling should be fun, that’s why I’ve put together this list of my top 5 grilling hacks that’ll help you become the official neighborhood grill master.  Use A Cardboard Egg Carton As An Easy […]