4 Reasons to Love the 4th of July

Friends and family get-togethers. Fabulously delicious food. Fan-freaking-tastic fireworks displays. And freedom. These are four really great reasons to love the 4th of July. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and delared our independence from Great Britian. It marked the day that America wanted freedom.  Photo Source: LessGovMoreFun July 4th is more than just a time for everyone to have a day off from work, for people to get together and drink and party and set off firework. It is a time to celebrate and honor those men and women who have served and who are […]

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7 Celebrities I'd Love To Cook With

I’ll admit it. Saturday was a total lazy day. I did nothing but lay around all day and night and watch a Cooking Channel marathon of Dinner at Tiffani’s. After watching cooking shows all day and night long, I started to think about other celebrities who cook and now have cooking shows. So here are my top seven celebrities, who have cooking shows, with whom I’d love to stand beside them, cook with them, and then taste the the fruits of our labor. 1) Tiffani Theissen, Dinner at Tiffani’s Photo Source: Cooking Channel Not only does she know how to cook, […]

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is literally just around the corner! If you haven’t already finished your Christmas shopping, here are some great ideas for the men and women in your life, as well as some great stocking stuffer ideas! Sacramento Street Southern Bliss Flaming Toes Pretty Equestrian Blog Preppy Equestrian Blog The Perfect Palette Craftaholics Anonymous Bloglovin Organizing Home Life Hope you get some great gift ideas from these awesome lists. The neat thing is that some of these gift ideas would work for other special occasions, like birthdays! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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Celebrating Labor Day!

Monday is Labor Day, and if you’re like me, then you’re off from work and getting ready to get your grill on! My husband and I are hosting my mom and two of our three nieces. We may have some leftovers for mom to take back to my dad and my gramma Howard, but steak is on the menu and my family loves their steak! Hopefully you have a Labor Day party to go to, but if not, then here are some quick and fabulous ideas for you to put together your own Labor Day celebration! Marinated steak is tops […]

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The 30 Day No-Fail Happiness Challenge

I like to think that I’m generally a happy person. I like to think that I’m spreading happiness wherever I go, whether it be at work, with family, or out in public. I try to smile at strangers and say “hello” to passers-by. I think this 30-Day No-Fail Happiness Challenge is a great idea for everyone to try, especially when negativity is not only coming out of the mouths of your friends and family, but also being reported in the news. Photo Source: Pop Sugar / pinterest.com You might want to keep a small notebook for this challenge, which you will […]

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