It's never easy saying goodbye to a pet. We invite these four-legged family members into our home and hearts knowing they are not going to outlive us. We know that one day, our beloved pet is going to pass on. Yet, we still adopt them and bring them into our hearts and homes without hesitation. This past weekend I had to make the difficult decision to put our cat, Sophia, down. It was a difficult … [Read more...]
First Road Trip of the Year Tips
Peyton and I are gearing up to head out on our first road trip of the year as soon as school gets out. But before we head out on our adventure there are a few things I like to do to make sure our vehicle is ready. Detail the Inside Let's be honest, this winter was brutal! And it took a toll on the inside of my car. From all the muck and gunk that gets tracked in on our boots to just the general … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Use Signs Around Your Home
We all want to live in a nice home, which is why so many of us spend a significant amount of our time decorating. But, very few of us think to use signs to help us to protect our property and keep it looking at its best. The other day I was looking at mysecuritysign.com and realized there are lots of different types of signs available. Below, are some of the ways you could use them. To protect … [Read more...]
4 Road Trip Essentials
I'm a pretty experienced traveler when it comes to road tripping across the United States with kids. Peyton and I have been doing this since she was born. At first, it was hour long car rides to see Grandma and Grandpa. But by her first birthday, she did her first 5-hour road trip to Chicago. Along the way, I have found some must-have accessories for my vehicle to help it survive traveling with a … [Read more...]
4 Perfect Road Trip Snacks
It's spring and you know what that means it's road trip season! Peyton and I are gearing up for our first road trip of the year. As soon as school is out we out of here! But traveling with kids in a car means there is going to have to be food in the car as well. And kids can be messy! Well, even I can be messy if I am trying to drive and eat at the same time. Today, I am going to share with you … [Read more...]
