Many of us live in our backyards during nicer weather. I know we do. We've decked out the backyard with a pool and giant gym set for the kids. We have a wonderful backyard but I'd really like to take it to the next level. I would love to add a television to the backyard and do a pool and movie night! Or movies under the stars!! Think about how fun that would be. One of my favorite childhood memories is going to the drive-in with friends and family. Unfortunately, there are not many drive-ins ...
Surviving Pothole Season in Minnesota
This post is part of a paid partnership with Cooper Tires, which provided information for this story. Learn more about protecting your tires and your car by following the hashtag #TakeOnPotholes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. There's a somewhat funny joke here in Minnesota that there is winter and pothole season. We spend half there year trying to survive the cold, snowy weather and the other half of the year trying to survive what those frigid temperatures did to the roads. I remember ...
5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh
The kids are nearly out of school and now is the time to start planning those summer activities. Chances are you'll be spending some time in your vehicle this summer either taking kids to camps or family outings. But before you plan your summer outings you'll want to check out my list of 5 things to do in Pittsburgh. If you enjoy reading about Peyton and my adventures you'll want to check this out. These are all things we would love to do. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium We just love zoos! ...
Six Things Only Hardcore Theatre Buffs Know
If you’re a life long theatre lover, then you’ve probably been to see dozens of shows in your time: everything from Cats to Beauty And The Beast. But theatre is a strange business, and the industry has many secrets that the average theatre-goer doesn’t know. Let’s take a look at all the bizarre things you never knew about the theatre. Los Angeles Has Its Own Broadway Wikimedia Commons If you thought that New York had a monopoly on Broadway theatre, then think again: Los Angeles ...
How To Find The Balance Between Capturing The Moment And Being In The Moment
We are more than a little obsessed with capturing and preserving memories for our families. We all take photos every day of our children, our families, our pets - even or food. Social media networks, particularly Instagram, give us a platform to share our photos not only with our close friends and family but with a worldwide audience should we wish to. More of us than ever are taking an interest in photography - we all have decent cameras on our smartphones, and professional quality cameras, ...
Super Natural Comfort with GhostBed
What you put on your bed is just as important as your mattress. A good nights sleep is the combination of the right mattress, the perfect mattress protector and comfortable sheets. Today, I'm going to share with you this amazing new mattress protector I discovered, GhostBed Mattress Cover Protector. It does more than protect my mattress, it helps create the perfect sleep environment for me, for a good nights sleep. A few things I look for in a mattress protector is that it's waterproof, ...