At our house we don't let the kids drink soda, they don't get other crazy flavored drinks unless it is a special occasion so they are left with juice. Unfortunately for them, they get that watered down and only twice a day. The rest of the time its good ol' water. Three kids and two adults ...

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer.  There is no more proof needed than to see what's in this week's Journal-World ads. You can outfit your family for the summer at Target.  $5 tshirts and shorts for boys and girls are available this week.  Also check out the kids swimwear ...

I sat down with the ads this week and decided I couldn't write about shopping today.  After all, it is Mother's Day. Instead today, I find myself grateful and thankful for the wonderful husband and sons I share my life with. We have certainly had our share of fun and struggles, but at ...

We just returned from Florida and our adventure to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World Resorts. It was a great conference with great speakers and an incredible experience for the entire family. After driving 20 hours both ways and spending a little more than a week ...

I need a new vacuum cleaner.  My current machine does not turn off unless you unplug it.  For the last year or so, the brush roll seems to have a mind of its own.  The unit, a Eureka upright, is about 6 years old.  I guess it's time to put it to rest. For years, I worked for Eureka ...

I noticed that since I've found Pinterest, I am drawn to thrift stores.  I was known to check out the Goodwill store, after all I found my son's solid wood desk there for $25 several years ago.  I also find myself looking for thrift stores when I'm out and about. The difference now, is ...