Packing & Purging Holiday Decor

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It’s just days after Christmas and you’ve started unwinding——-and pulling boxes down to put away all your Christmas and holiday decor! What a job…..but I’m hear to let you know that you can make it easier on yourself by wrapping […]

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Recycle Greeting Cards and Help St. Jude’s Ranch

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Before you throw out your Christmas and New Year cards, make sure to read this post! Your holiday cards can be recycled and put to good use by St. Jude’s Ranch for Children—they’ll also take your thank you note cards […]

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

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We are coming down to the wire – Christmas is almost here! If you have yet to complete your Christmas shopping, don’t panic just yet! Yes the stores are crowded and you will need to be patient. Or you might […]

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The Red Kettle

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The Salvation Army’s red kettle always gleams its own shining star this season for our family! I (Litsa) love to hear the little bells ringing as we enter and exit the stores’ entrances. With each chime, I’m reminded how fortunate […]

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Garth Brooks’ New Single “Mom” + GhostTunes Contest

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Garth Brooks is back! It’s been 13 years since Garth Brooks produced a new album. My best friend from high school is a HUGE Garth fan. In fact we were roommates for several years and I can’t tell you how […]

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This Christmas: Read with your Children

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Whether you are reading the Song of the Stars or How the Grinch Stole Christmas this month with your children, don’t forget that quality time can’t be wrapped! Select a stack of Christmas books, pull your little ones (or your […]

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File it Friday: Weekend Reading and Ideas

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During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I don’t […]

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Traveling: Map Lessons

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When we (Litsa & daughter) are traveling, my little girl loves to hold my iphone to direct our paths. She tries to keep up by repeating what the verbal directions say and/or reading the map itself. Sometimes it is more […]

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