I am almost embarrassed to admit how much the puppies have scratched up a few of my doors. First, the door to the garage – this is our most used entry/exit and they just can’t stand the few moments it takes between when the garage door goes up to when we enter the house. I… Read More
I’m back today with another great gift idea. We gave Daddy-O the New York Times Ultimate Birthday Book to commemorate his 75th last year. It’s a beautiful compendium of every front page of the New York Times from his birth in 1948 to his 70th in 2023. It is personalized with his name, too. This… Read More
If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know we celebrate everything. We celebrate the big holidays and the small holidays and the often overlooked holidays, too. We celebrate birthdays and big wins and anniversaries and little accomplishments all the same. I guess we just love a celebration, which makes me so excited to share… Read More
For Christmas 2021, I gave each of the grandparents a subscription to Storyworth. Over the course of 2022 and into early 2023, Juju, Mimi and Epaw shared their stories and recorded their memories. For Christmas 2023, I was able to give each of the grown kids and grands these beautiful books. Each week, each of… Read More
Updated March 2025 HERE The boys may be growing up at warp speed, but that doesn’t mean we don’t find time for our game nights! At least one night a week we eat quickly, clear off the dinner table and pull out a game. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend time together! Cards… Read More
UPDATED 2025 I’ve been asked so many times over the years for things I love to travel with. Now that I’ve had some decent time on my hands, I finally complied a list for you. This isn’t a comprehensive packing list, but just all the things I grab when I travel! All Travel Essentials International… Read More
Crazy Love Coffee in Historic Roswell is still my absolute favorite coffee shop anywhere. It’s a proper coffeehouse with (of course) great coffee, delicious food, good vibes, a welcoming spirit, modern conveniences, and plenty of sofas, chairs, tables and nooks. Crazy Love Coffeehouse Mission: To provide a friendly gathering place committed to sharing the love… Read More