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While you are spending so fast your credit card might catch on fire, don’t forget to give gifts that have meaning behind them – gifts that say more than “I had to buy you something so it was this or … Read more
I grew up thinking that potato chips were a vegetable. My household wasn’t exactly wise to nutrition and most of our groceries were prepackaged foods that met the needs of a family with six children- cheap, ready made, and with … Read more
My mother grew up in a home with domestic violence. It greatly affected not only her self esteem but eventually mine, too. Her experiences changed her course in life and damaged her confidence. As a mother, she couldn’t provide the … Read more
What is the biggest mistake you can make on a trip to Fiji? Not going scuba diving! The chain of over 300 islands in the South Pacific is more than just beautiful beaches and huts over pristine waters. Fiji has … Read more
It is important to me that I buy products from companies with a conscience. All of our work as individuals, to give back to the earth, can easily be undone by the practices of large companies that don’t care about … Read more
I almost broke my leg the other day. As I was going about my morning routine, I poured myself a cup of coffee and went to the living room where my two year old was playing. There is a small … Read more
When we bought our first home over 5 years ago we had no idea we were at the forefront of a trend that would be sweeping the nation just a few years later. We only knew that our 500 square … Read more
Solar power is emerging as an important renewable energy source that produces no pollution and has vast potential. The sun sits over 90 million miles away from the earth, but it only takes sunlight roughly ten minutes to travel that … Read more
It is fall and that means a couple of things…holidays, pumpkin spice flavored everything, sweater weather, and Football!! It is the season of tailgating and tackling. Football is a symbol of American athleticism and the whole reason the term “for … Read more
Besides being located in one of the most beautiful parts of the state (dare I say country?), The Ranch at Laguna Beach is an upscale property that offers many unique and memorable activities for everyone in the family. We recently had … Read more
The Appalachian Trail is almost 2, 190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. This summer a few different people I know happened to be … Read more
This post is sponsored by Kia Motors America; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. License plate scavenger hunts, pictures on the world’s largest rocking chair, and an epic road trip play list are all components of one of … Read more
One of the oldest fiber crops in the world, Flax has been cultivated since the times of Ancient Egypt. Today, due to the benefits of flaxseed that come from this ancient fiber, its has become a popular dietary supplement with … Read more
This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. What we do today will affect our tomorrow. It’s a fact of life. For many 20 somethings, the thought off anti-wrinkle measures and skin … Read more
The first time a child goes to school can be a scary new experience, especially if they haven’t spent any time in daycare or away from the comforts of home. If your little one is on their way to the … Read more
In the 1999 movie, Smart House, high school science whiz, Ben Cooper, win’s a computerized “Smart House” in an online contest. The house is designed to make his widowed father’s life easier but when Ben tampers with the house, it … Read more