As a homeschooling family, it’s important to me as a mom that the gifts we give at the holidays and Christmas are not only fun, but are educational in some form, too. With gift giving season upon us, I’m giving thanks for fresh and awesome ideas that will bring some fun, and some learning, under […]
A Canvas for Your Kitchen: Customizable Appliances from Café Matte Collection by GE
When we began the renovation of our beach house a few years ago, we had to put the major kitchen renovations on hold. To bring our home up to our style and decor, we made a few changes. We painted our cabinets white and changed the hardware to a more farmhouse style. And, we got […]
The Bose Home Soundbar for your Ultimate at Home Entertainment Experience
We’re tech fans in our home, and any time I can talk about new technology I’m all ears. And your ears will be overly impressed at the sound coming from the all new Bose Home Soundbar and Bass system from Best Buy. I know this would be a perfect soundbar and bass module to pair […]
The New Google Chromecast: See It. Stream It.
We constantly find ourselves yelling at our Google Home to do simple tasks like turn on the lights, or change the temperature. “Ok, Google, turn on the lights.” But wouldn’t it be nice if we could have our Assistant play our favorite TV programs for us? Well, lucky us! This awesome invention was just released. […]
The Ultimate at Home Theater Experience is Better With Friends
Our family is known for opening our home and being hospitable. We are big proponents of IRL- in real life- community. On Friday nights, on and off for about seven years, we host between 10-50 people for “Taco Night.” We make a huge spread of meat and fixings across the kitchen island for make-it-yourself tacos. […]
5 Reasons Why You Need a Creative Writing Retreat
One of my favorite ways to reflect and actually have undisturbed, productive and fulfilling time to sit with God, to create, dream, set goals and work has been to have a creative writing retreat. I’m willing to bet, if you’re reading this, you’ve been craving that time for a creative writing retreat, too. Keep reading for […]
Unbroken: Path to Redemption Review and Ticket Giveaway
After seeing the 2014 film Unbroken, directed and produced by Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie, I wanted to know more about the life, and especially the faith, of Louis Zamperini. When the filmmakers behind the new movie, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, asked me to review the film with my family and share our thoughts with you, I […]
Dreaming of Travel… and a New Bosch Dishwasher
In between the miles, my husband and I are known in our extended community for many things, one being the common denominator: having a heart of hospitality. We have a gorgeous farmhouse dining table in our front room that seats 16, and the extensions are never removed. Friday nights, we’re known to host a taco […]
