Every year I chose a word to represent that year's focus. Last year, the word was boundaries. It was a good choice. In 2019 I set a lot of boundaries. Boundaries with friends, family and professional. At first, it was difficult. I felt selfish creating those boundaries. It was also difficult keeping those boundaries set because people kept trying to push them. But I stayed strong. Not always but most of the time. Setting those boundaries really helped me focus on what was important in my ...
Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts They’ll Love
A young couple making the leap from apartment dweller to homeowner may not have the budget to get everything on their list. You can help fill in the blanks with a thoughtful housewarming gift they’ll actually want. Here are a few ideas. Welcome Home Nothing sets the tone for a new home like the welcome mat. It’s a necessary item and something a couple doesn’t think about needing, at least until the first rain or snow. A welcome mat is a simple, inexpensive present that won’t break your ...
5 Gift Ideas for Jeep Lovers
Do you have a Jeep enthusiast on your holiday gift list? If you answered yes, then you're in luck. I've compiled a few gift ideas that a Jeep lover would be happy to receive. Tires New tires may not seem exciting to the average car owner but to a Jeep owner, this is an awesome gift! New tires mean new adventures. The offroading that they can have on fresh tread is exciting to Jeep owners that I know. Now if you don't know what tire they prefer you can always get them a gift certificate to ...
Santa Oreo Cookies
Another no-bake dessert the kids can help you make for the holidays, Santa Oreo Cookies! Chocolate covered anything is always a hit in my house so these Santa Oreo Cookies always disappear just as fast as I can make them. They are simple to make and there is no baking involved, just a microwave for melting the chocolate, so this is a recipe that the kids can get in and help with. To make these Santa Oreo Cookies you will need the following - 24 Oreo Cookies 1 bag Red Chocolate ...
5 Gift Ideas for Young Adults
Holidays are nearly here and we are all rushing around and trying to find the best holiday gifts for our loved ones. If you have a teen or twenty-something that loves to drive or loves the freedom to go where the open road takes them I have some gift ideas for you. Because, let's face it, some are harder to shop for than others and sometimes those teens can be really hard to shop for. But I have 5 gift ideas that will fit any budget to help you cross a few people off your holiday list. Gift ...
The Perfect Hostess Gift: Teleflora
There are so many holiday gatherings and events in the month of December it can get overwhelming. The obligations are piling up, the errands are getting out of hand and time is a precious commodity. But I may have an idea that will help ease some of the stress. Teleflora. Teleflora can take some of that holiday stress right off your plate. Have a holiday party coming up? Need a centerpiece? Need to bring a hostess gift to a gathering? Need to send a gift to someone in a different town? Have a ...