I love to read good books! Since I have joined a book club, I have read several great books–Same Kind of Different as Me, The Help, and now An Invisible Thread by Laura Shroff. An Invisible Thread is a true story about a homeless 11 year old boy and a very successful sales executive. Their … Continue reading »
My husband fell in love with Jesse Barnes paintings about 10 years ago. He enjoys the subjects that Mr. Barnes paints and he loves the Jesse Barnes always has an owl in his pictures and when light is shined on his paintings, the paintings transform. Jesse Barnes paints about a simpler time. A time when … Continue reading »
Almost every blog and financial guru tells you if you want to save money and get ahead financially, you must find a way to live beneath your means. What does that mean to you? To me, that means spending no more each month than you make. Sounds easy! But it is way to easy to … Continue reading »
I have so many nieces and nephews to buy for that I am constantly looking for cute, educational toys. I researched Amazon.com and checked out reviews to come up with the best toys as gifts that I could find. If you have any one year olds you want to find gifts for, check out this … Continue reading »
Do you have a loved one that is an avid golfer? Do you know next to nothing about golf or what to get your favorite golfer? Don’t worry! Follow these great ideas for the perfect gift for golfers. I got these wonderful ideas from my husband who has been an avid golfer for over 42 … Continue reading »
The years right before teenage are a difficult age to decipher. Some kids are extremely mature in middle school. Others are definitely still all kid! If you are buying for nieces and nephews, how do you determine something that all tweens would like? Check out this article: http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-gift-ideas-for-12-to-14-year-olds This short article is guaranteed to give … Continue reading »
Do you have to spend a lot of money to give Christmas gifts? Why not try this year to limit the amount you spend on Christmas gifts to $25.00? There are a lot of fun, unique gifts to give your friends and family. Our Christmas family tradition is to only spend $25.00 on a present. … Continue reading »
Do you love to give gifts? Do you have a hard time deciding on what everyone would truly enjoy? Check out this article on great gifts for everyone. It has suggestions for the hardest to buy for a guy or gal. Do all your Christmas shopping online and have the best Christmas ever! Check out … Continue reading »
Are you weary of all the toys that are being pushed on commercials and in ads? I wrote this article on the top toys of all time and they are things one finds around the house that can spark one’s imaginations. Things like Duct tape and scotch tape–bubble wrap etc. Take a minute to read … Continue reading »
I love coffee! I love coffee makers! I am on a search for the best coffee maker to buy this Christmas. I have to decide if I want a single serve coffee machine, or a one hand brewing station or a simple coffee pot machine to get my cup of joe! Here are two articles … Continue reading »
Yes–I am a babyboomer! Yes–I never thought Social Security or Medicare would be here when the baby boomers got a little older. So I don’t know very much about this subject! I decided to investigate this subject so I could understand it. There is a lot to learn about Part A–Part B http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-understand-medicare Related articles … Continue reading »
Every year in the fall a new batch of seniors head off to college. How can you afford to send your kids to college when the economy is so down? Have you heard of tuition-free colleges? There are at least twelve colleges that do not charge tuition if you can meet their qualifications. These qualifications … Continue reading »
My husband and I go to Branson, Missouri at least four times a year. We love Branson in the fall with the beautiful colors of the changing leaves. We love Branson in the November and December as a preparation for Christmas. We also enjoy being snowed in at Big Cedar Resort in a cabin! Spring … Continue reading »
Most students work part time to get through college. But work colleges take this work-study program to a new level. They incorporate students working into the educational program. Every college has a little bit different slant, but these colleges are certainly worth the time to investigate. Your student could graduate without any debt! This is … Continue reading »
Every year in August, bugs start driving me crazy. I just wish they would leave me alone. Here are a few quick tips to keep the bugs away when you are outdoors. Get any kind of dryer sheets and rub your arms and legs with them. The odor will repel mosquitoes. Are mice or bugs … Continue reading »
I don’t know who this Joplin teacher is–but I had to retell it here: This is from the journal of a teacher in Joplin, Missouri as the school year is beginning. It kind of puts many things into perspective. This may end up being my last tornado journal update. You want to know why? Because … Continue reading »
I was lucky enough to be a part of a “women build” day in Independence, Missouri for Habitat for Humanity. Before you get the wrong idea–I have no building skills. I am not talented in making things or even holding a hammer. But my church, St. Peter UMC was contacted about sending volunteers for this … Continue reading »
It is that time of year that families start thinking about Halloween Costumes. I usually make my own. Two years ago, I was a Pink Lady from the movie Grease. Last year I made an M & M costume out of trash bags! This year I h ave several friends who just had their first … Continue reading »
Now that the Halloween Holiday is almost over, anti-procrastinators’ thoughts turn towards Christmas. My kids are grown, so I need to think about gifts for my nieces and nephews. I have 4 nephews in the 12-14 age group and I am always stumped for a reasonably priced gift. Many years, we opted for some sort … Continue reading »
live in the United States and the fourth Thursday of November is a holiday that we take time to give thanks for all our blessings. I have so many things and people in my life to thank. This is a way to tell these people how important they are to me. If you are from … Continue reading »
