My husband Matt and I were given a complimentary dinner at Earl's and one night stay at the Golden Plough Inn. All opinions are my own. Matt and I wanted to do something special for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Since we have a young child and a limited budget; we did not want to travel far. When I started to think about where we could celebrate, I immediately thought of Peddlers' … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
The Little Things
A Book, a Bucket, and A Ball: All I needed to get Summer Rolling!
What am I going to do with this very active child all summer? I was asking myself just that question when I was presented the opportunity to review (affiliate link) KIDFUN: 400 Fun and Easy Ideas for Kids Ages 2 to 8. Hope Horwitz sent me Sharla Felscher's ebook in the hopes that I would share it with you. I'm happy to tell you it has provided a rolling start to a very fun summer ahead! As a … [Read more...] about A Book, a Bucket, and A Ball: All I needed to get Summer Rolling!
10 Best Journals for Busy Women
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. How do you relieve stress, pray, and allow yourself time to be creative? For me, I can do all of those things through writing in a journal. Recently, I went on a search for journals I would use and recommend. After looking at MANY, I found some gems! Here are the journals I think you would enjoy using and … [Read more...] about 10 Best Journals for Busy Women
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
For years my husband and I longed to have children. When holidays came around, our desire for a family intensified. It didn't seem right for two adults to sit around dying Easter eggs. The absence of a child was, well . . .a downer. In our effort to keep our spirits high, my husband and I gave one another Easter baskets. And now, we have a child! And this year, finally . . . he's old enough to … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
Like many Americans, my husband has diabetes. He has to give himself four needles a day and he only eats food that has sugar as a first ingredient when he is experiencing a "low". In my opinion, he is very compliant - but he is also a "foodie". Having this illness is a difficult cross for him to carry. My heart goes out to any one with the disease - or with a loved one who has it. Even though … [Read more...] about Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bearing Wrongs Patiently
Do you know someone with "selective" hearing? Do you know anyone who may have a "selective" memory? I know there have been moments in my life where I thought - or maybe I should say - accused - a person of having one or both. After looking over the list of the Spiritual Works of Mercy, I realize that I too am guilty of having a 'selective' memory. I do NOT bear wrongs patiently. I become the … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bearing Wrongs Patiently
