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 […]

Spice Up Your Fall: Exciting Autumn Flavors & IdeasSummer Safety

Safety is important no matter what time of year it is. But with all the fun of summer I feel like people forget about safety more often than the other seasons. Since I know a safe summer is a happy summer, I’m sharing my top summertime safety tips for you to share with your family. […]

April Showers Bring May Flowers

I love springtime! The weather is nice, the kids are almost done with school and the flowers are blooming. What’s not to love about the season of flowers? In fact, I think the flowers are my favorite part of the season. That’s why I’ve put together my list of fun flower facts that you might […]

Stress Less

I hate seeing the people I love stressed out. In fact, seeing stressed people makes me feel stressed too! But nowadays it feels like everyone has so much going on that they’re stressed all the time. That’s why I’ve put together a list of some of my best tips and tricks for beating stress. That […]

Spring Into Fun!

With March comes the beginning of springtime and with the beginning of spring comes the start of warmer weather and fun seasonal activities. So I’ve put together a list of my favorite springtime activities for you to enjoy with your whole family: Plant A Garden—The early bird gets the worm. So don’t wait until summer […]

Sweets For The Sweets

Nothing brings a family closer than spending some quality time together. And with February being National Bake For Family Fun Month, I thought I’d share a couple of my favorite family-friendly recipes for you to share with your own loved ones. Puppy Chow  Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter for 1 minute and stir […]

New Year, New Hobby

There’s never a better time to start a new hobby than at the start of a new year. And with January being National Hobby Month, I thought I would share some fun, easy and cheap hobbies that you might consider getting into this year. Cooking/Baking—Everyone loves eating, so why not start a hobby that’ll make […]

Pro Tips For A Well-Done Holiday Meal

Nothing brings me more joy than sitting down with the whole family to make memories and celebrate the holidays. In fact, gathering around the table to enjoy a holiday meal is one of my favorite family traditions. But as much as I love it, I know how stressful cooking can be. That’s why I’ve put […]

Top Tailgating Tips

It wouldn’t be fall without a good tailgate party with friends and family before the big game. It’s fun and a great way to make sure no one cheers for your team hungry. If you’re anything like my family, you’re going to tailgate more than a couple times—that’s why I put together some of my […]

Trick-Or-Treating With A Twist

There’s nothing I loved more when I was growing up than Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. It’s fun to dress up, walk around the neighborhood with your friends and collect free candy. Sometimes something fun other than candy would find its way into my bag. So while everyone else is passing out the same old candy, this […]

Make The Grade

Out with the fun of summer and in with school ‘cause fall is officially here! And since September is National School Success Month, I’m sharing some fun tips to help your kiddos transition back into the classroom.  Saved By The Bell—First day of school traffic can be a nightmare, especially if you’re navigating a new […]

Bye-Bye Summer

Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! I don’t know about you, but this summer went fast—from camping trips to family reunions there was never a spare minute! But as a car expert, I know that all this extra driving can take a toll on your vehicle. In case you had a busy summer […]

I Scream For Ice Cream

Summer is here and that means it’s time to kick back and stay cool. What better way to beat the heat this summer than with my favorite summertime treat, ice cream? And since July is National Ice Cream Month, I figured I’d share my five favorite ways to enjoy ice cream. Fresh Ice Cream Sandwiches – […]