As we head into summer, hubby and I are struggling with the screen time usage for our boys. During the school year, our boys are not allowed to play video games during the school week. Since they are busy with […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Country Life: Tips on Saving a Newly Hatched Chick
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Last week our baby chicks hatched! This is the third set of chicks that our hen, Brown Town, had hatched. She is an excellent mama hen. However, sometimes chicks are born with deformities. Last year we lost two chicks right […]
Read the full article →The Consumer’s Voice
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Your voice as a consumer is vital. Products and companies value both positive feedback and any criticism you may have on their products. Sometimes there are issues that arise that are troublesome but unless we communicate them to the company, […]
Read the full article →Thank a Teacher
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Can you believe that the end of the school year is near? Some schools are getting out for summer break this week! As a former classroom teacher, I (Litsa) enjoy seeing teacher appreciation week publicized across social media—-and love, love […]
Read the full article →Family Finances: Caring for Aging Parents
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.As life expectancy gets longer, the financial needs get greater. It takes a lot of financial planning to navigate the later years in life. If you have aging parents and relatives, it’s important to start planning now. Dave Ramsey & […]
Read the full article →Stamp Out Hunger: May 9, 2015
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.This is the sixth year that I (Litsa) have personally been involved in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. I must say I love it! It is a breeze to give back by simply placing items in a bag/box and […]
Read the full article →The ZZ Plant
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.While you are updating your outdoor gardens and flowerbeds this season, don’t forget to look for favorite household plants too. One of my favorite is the ZZ plant, or the “Zamioculcas zamiifolia [which] is such a mouthful to say that […]
Read the full article →Magazine Inspired Envelopes + Party Invitation
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.If April’s Earth Day appeared and disappeared as quickly as it did off of my calendar, don’t fret! Any rainy day can encompass a GREEN artsy type of day! For today, just bookmark this page. As you gather the items […]
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