Who lives for the weekend? Many of us do. So when you decide that you are heading away for the weekend, it is so exciting. Whether it’s just my daughter and myself, a family escape or heading away with friends. Weekends are there to be made the most out of. However, for many of us, we don’t take full advantage, and this is because we can forget vital facts about enjoying a weekend away. With that in mind, I thought I would share with you some tips to make the most out of your next ...
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Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones?
Once in a while I'll see a cute photo of what I think is an ice cream cone and really it's a cone filled with cake! So when I saw the cupcake ice cream cone pan I just had to buy it so I could test it out. I wanted to see what was so special about this pan. It's a rectangular cake pan with an insert to hold 12 ice cream cones. Could you do without? Maybe, but you'd have to be careful when moving them around so they do not tip over AND be sure there are no large vibrations throughout the home ...
Don’t Fall Victim to a Mortgage Relief Scam
I remember the day I signed the papers for my very own townhome. I was 23 years old at the time and it was just right before the housing market crashed. The next few years was a little scary. With all the scam phone calls about mortgage relief, it sure would have been nice to have a number to call for help. If you have ever been a home owner then you will understand when I say that buying your own home is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world. Not simply because you know that you ...
Don’t Forget the Popsicles!
The 4th of July is right around the corner. In less than 4 days families will be getting ready to celebrate our independence on a (hopefully) beautiful summer day. With all the kids we have coming over to our house I stocked up on some Popsicle treats. What better way for the kids to cool down after a day of swimming while waiting for it to get dark for fireworks?While I was at the store looking over the impressive selection of Popsicles I thought back to my childhood. We did not have nearly the ...
Life with PCOS
This time last year I was having serious health issues. My energy levels were non-existent, I was crabby, I didn't feel well and I was on my third month of having my period. That's right, for three solid months, I had been bleeding. After the three weeks of having my period, with no relief in sight, I decided to check in with a doctor. Unfortunately, we seem to have a lack of OBGYN's here, so I settled for a Nurse Practitioner with a concentration in OBGYN. At the first visit, it was pretty ...
9 Gift Ideas for Boys
At some point during the year, the time will come to buy a gift for a nephew, cousin, brother, son or grandson. It could be for his birthday, Christmas or even some significant achievement, like 6th-grade graduation. Sometimes buying for boys can be difficult. There are so many choices out there! Not to worry. We’re here to help you find the gift that the young boy in your life will love. Here are some great gift ideas for any child. Minecraft Game www.flickr.com These days ...