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My husband and I were the first of our friends to buy our first home. As such, the dinner party responsibility fell squarely on our shoulders. With friends spread across the state we like to have a few parties with … Read more
I’m seeing red! No, I’m not upset, I’m just seeing the red tissue paper, the red heart shaped candy boxes, and the red roses that are lined up in the tent outside the grocery stores. Love is in the air….or … Read more
Have you ever seen something so crazy, you have a hard time believing it? Today, I saw a White House Ghost – the Abraham Lincoln ghost to be exact. Or was it just something else? I’ll let you guys decide. … Read more
The chemistry between Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel in “Safe Haven“ is electrifying. While I’m not at liberty to share any more of my thoughts on the movie until Thursday (don’t forget to stop back and read my review), I … Read more
Channing Tatum’s latest movie, “Side Effects“, opens in theater this Friday. I should warn you watching movies with Tatum have their own side effects. Women have been known to drool, lose concentration, and spill sodas and popcorn while Tatum is … Read more
He’s a by the books kind of guy, following the rules and living within a budget. She’s rowdy, uncouth, a thief, loud and obnoxious, and a demon in the sack. He’s a husband and father of two children, with a … Read more
OK. So I’ve sort of had this mild love affair with the Kia Sorento ever since we first met in 2012. With a small family and active lifestyle, our choice for new vehicle options tend to be of the “soccer … Read more
When I first saw the 2014 Kia Forte I couldn’t help but think “that’s a sporty little number”. The car is pure sex appeal and boy is it bold. While it’s moved up to the midsize car class, it definitely … Read more
Scottsdale is known as the “West’s Most Western Town,” immersed in Native American culture and Wild West lore. I don’t know what you look for when it comes to location in a hotel, but the W Scottsdale is in the center … Read more
In 1908 Henry Ford changed the world when the First Model T rolled off the line. He didn’t invent the car but he produced an automobile almost anyone could afford. The Model T had only 2 forward gears, a 20 … Read more
The Chicago Auto Show, taking place February 9th thru the 18th, is the nation’s largest. With nearly 1000 vehicles including Ford, Kia, Audi, BMW and more, it boasts more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space, including indoor test … Read more
How many of you have dreamed of chocolate? Now, how many of you after watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, wished/dreamed it really existed? Kind of a no brainer, right? Well, good news, you can visit Chocolate Kingdom in Kissimmee, FL and … Read more
Do you ever fantasy shop? Maybe you’re dreaming of how you would re-deign your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or living room if you had the funds. With the exception of our children’s furniture, we’d like to replace everything else in our house … Read more
When you started dreaming of a destination wedding, your dreams may have centered around white beaches, and a picture perfect setting. If rain isn’t on your approved guest list, you’ll want to consider Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the mostly tropical … Read more
I’m proud to be from the south, a Carolina girl (South Carolina that is), raised on collard greens, beach music, college football, and sweet tea. Living in Wisconsin for two years, I missed the slower pace, hearing friends say “y’all”, … Read more
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and it offers endless ways express your style. Wedding invitations are the perfect tool to set the tone and give guests a sneak peek of the big … Read more