Summer is coming, and for us that means days at the beach and longer road trips. I love reading or listening to books while we’re driving or flying, and there are certain kinds of books that just feel like summer reads. For you that might mean long fiction books or interesting nonfiction; whatever your genre, […]
Are you going on the road this summer? If you have kids, there can be some trepidation before you get in the car. Nobody wants their kids on screens for 8 straight hours, and audiobooks can help, but a fun road trip game can also be a way to mix it up. Here is a […]
Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize, find a replacement car, etc. many of us have found ourselves in the used car market lately. And finding a used car right now could be daunting. Prices are higher than normal and inventory is down. Finding and getting a good deal on a used car is always hard, but especially now. […]
Summer is almost here, and regardless of whether your kids go to public or private school, it is fun to mark the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with some kind of special activity or event. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it can often be helpful to […]
At the risk of sounding self-serving, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is one of those holidays that can be tough if our expectations don’t meet the reality. The commercials of breakfast in bed in a sunny, clean room while your children are smiling sweetly at you from the bedside are not exactly […]
If you’re going to be traveling this summer, may I recommend trying to stretch your brain and keep the learning going? There are some amazing podcasts out there, and history podcasts are perfect for settling in and getting lost in the narration. Here are 10 amazing history podcasts for road trips — or anytime! 10 […]
Mother’s day is coming this weekend and you’re probably running out of time to have things shipped and arrive in time (without having to pay some serious shipping costs). So, here’s a list of great Mother’s Day gift ideas that are all available at local stores and even on sale this week!! Everything listed […]
The other night I was wanting some roasted potatoes to go along with whatever meat we were having. I started peeling the potatoes and thought, “These would be way better with a creamy cheese sauce… and baked in the oven.” So that’s what I did. This is my quick and easy version of scalloped potatoes. […]
Do you gravitate toward chicken breasts at the grocery store? If so, I want to encourage you to attempt to cook a whole chicken. Not only do you get a combination of white and dark meat, but if you cook it the right way, then you get extremely moist and delicious meat. However, I know […]
