Best Valentine’s Day Present for Stay-at-Home Moms

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Valentine’s Day comes only once every year, but many husbands still spend more time thinking about what to buy their wife than seeing what the best Valentine’s Day present for her would be. What would be the best Valentine’s Day gift you ask? Stay-at-Home Moms Let’s begin with what your stay-at-home wife and mother does [...]

Review of “Spontuneous” – A New and Fun Party Game!

I am big into board games. My husband, not so much. But when we played Spontuneous, he actually admitted it was a “pretty fun game”! If you’re looking for a good party game this holiday season and you listen to any type of music, Spontuneous is a excellent choice! Their tagline is “Spontuneous bring the [...]

Lakefront Vacation Home Rentals in Tennessee

Lakefront Vacation Rentals in TN, Photo Courtesy of Cpowers1831, Wikimedia Commons

There are many places to stay in Tennessee, but lakefront vacation home rentals are the way to go when you’re looking for relaxing fun family time. Too often, families are pulled this way or that way, never really spending good quality time together.  This can cause a problem that may go unnoticed until it’s too late. Remedy the [...]

Hidden Costs That Could Shatter Your Window Budget

Don't let those windows ruin your budget! Image credit: Andersen Windows

Choosing new windows for your home can be an exciting time. But before long, little costs that you didn’t expect can add up, and that can wreak havoc on your budget. Even if you are doing the work on your own, there are a few caveats to keep in mind. Keep your replacement window cost down [...]

Erica’s Inside Out Lasagna

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Neither my husband or I are huge fans of ricotta cheese. Sure, lasagna is good, but we prefer spaghetti or alfredo. One week, I was thinking of making stuffed shells just for something different, but I didn’t want to use gooey cheese inside, so I can up with an idea. Since then I’ve made this [...]

Common Causes of Skin Disease in Dogs

Causes of Skin Disease in Dogs

Skin disease is one of the most common conditions seen in dogs. Learn more about what causes canine skin disease.

Using Common Scents to Nurture Traditions

Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls

The sense of smell is one of the most powerful stimulants to memory. Why not take advantage of that with and for our families? Several years ago, I was a foster parent to a houseful. The children that came to my home usually had no religious background. I created opportunities to plant seeds of goodness [...]

DIY Pants to Purse: Turn Your Old Jeans into a Shoulder Bag

Shoulder bag made from a pair of pants

I recently found myself shopping for a shoulder bag/purse and getting frustrated when, after a few months, I still hadn’t found something that met my needs.  All the bags were the wrong colour or price or size or lacked pockets.  When a friend gave me the idea of sewing my own bag, I dug through [...]

Decorating Your Kitchen for Christmas

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Christmas is the time when families and loved ones spend quality time together, and for many homeowners, it’s a busy time for entertaining and hosting parties. If you’re hosting Christmas dinner or a festive party this year, you’ll need to decorate your kitchen accordingly. If you’re stuck for a few ideas on what seasonal decorations [...]

Book Review: A Child Called “It”

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I’ve always been fond of biographies, even as a child. I loved reading about other people’s stories and triumphs. As an adult, the more I read about other people’s lives, the more I realized that in this world, some are fortunate, while others are living the same horror every single day, over and over again. [...]