Every home needs a reading spot!! Is your home a book lovers’ home? For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had books around. Almost every room in our house has a bookcase or at least stacks of books. I could probably stand to declutter some of them, but that’s for another post. Today…
This past week was definitely full of adventure – new experiences, new places and new people. And, on top of all of that, I discovered that I made several serious packing mistakes! So, I’m going to share 5 Tips to avoid my packing mistakes so you’ll know what things to pack for a trip next…
With the all too real memory of Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria, explaining Hurricanes to children can be difficult. I’ve put together a group of Hurricane Books for children of all ages. While this certainly isn’t a fun topic, it is a very real one! I hope these hurricane books help your children understand a…
10 New Book Releases to Look For in Fall 2017 Each new season bring a new bunch of new book releases! Here’s a list of 10 upcoming book releases coming out before the end of the year. There are new books from bestselling authors, and books from new authors. I’ve included several genres here, so…
Living in a Small Town I read an interesting article about how Millennials are moving to bigger cities versus living in a small town. Now, this is certainly nothing new! It’s been going on for generations. Kids leave the small town for either college or work opportunities. And heck, I was one who left my…
Wow, it’s already mid-August, my Year of Adventure is flying by! In looking back over some of what I’ve already done this year, and I realize how fortunate I am to live where I live! While our town may be kinda small, it is by no means boring! Growing up I used to call our…
If you happen to be on the West Coast of Florida, I highly recommend a trip to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. What was once the home of John and Mable Ringling is now the greatest museum on the Gulf Coast! Your entrance fee includes: The Grounds, The Museum of Art, the Ringling Circus Museum…
Book Review ~ More Than Just Making It by Erin Odom * For your convenience, I have affiliate links in this article. I will be minimally compensated (and grateful) if you make a purchase through my link, but your price is not affected in any way!* I was invited to be part of a book…
For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure! And, as I’ve gotten older (and hopefully wiser), I’ve realized that adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes adventure will be the “mountaintop” moments, but most of the time a life of adventure is just enjoying the journey you are…
I don’t know where you are right now, but down here in Florida it’s hot! Stinkin’ hot!!! Summer tends to last for months (and months) down here. So, what’s a girl to do? I love to curl up with some nice cool books! I love reading a steamy romance or good mystery, as long as…
For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure! For me, that means enjoying life’s big moments as well as the small. This summer, I’ve been spending some time rereading favorite books. Rereading the Harry Potter series was one of my goals for the summer. It’s probably my third…
Want to try something different this weekend? If you are anywhere in the Central Florida area, I highly recommend a Day Trip to visit Tarpon Springs, Florida! Back in the early 1900s, sponges were discovered in the water off the coast of Tarpon Springs. This attracted Greek sponge divers to the area, which is now…