2013 One Word and Three Words Embrace the Journey

Embrace the Journey

I stumbled upon an offer from Melanie at Only a Breath to create a little button with your word of the year. Your One Word. The word that will be your focal point for the coming year. It was a no-brainer for me because this word is something I’ve been gearing up for – it’s [...]





A Make-It-Yourself #STEMchat December 6!

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This is a guest post by the fabulous Kim Moldofsky highlighting the topic of a twitter chat I’ll be participating in tonight – #STEMChat! This month’s #STEMchat is leaning toward our Maker roots and is more STEAM than normal, that is, STEM plus Arts. Thanks to this month’s sponsor, littleBits, we’ll be talking about #MakeTheHoliday- sharing [...]





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

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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

Christmas Kitchen

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 [...]





Five Simple Arm Exercises

Arm Exercises for Moms

If you are like many women, we search for quick & easy ways to exercise while we are busy doing other things!  Here are a few simple arm exercises that can be done anytime. It just takes a few supplies that you have available in your kitchen! Kitchen Supplies as Weights Grab a couple of [...]