To keep your home energy efficient it is important that all exterior walls are insulated. The same is true for ceilings, especially those on the top floor of your home. If you are renovating an existing home or building a new home insulation is an important step. Plastic backed insulation works best for ceilings. What […]

Earthquakes can be one of the most terrifying things to live through, especially if it’s your first time, you were unprepared, or you don’t know what’s happening. All three of these things applied to me when I was visiting family the first time I experienced this scary natural occurrence. While the one I experienced was […]

Who doesn’t love a party shoe that’s priced under $50? Usually if they’re that affordable in price, it’s because there’s some kind of catch. It’s surprising what one can find online. These five party shoes are well under $50, ranging from the high-heeled stilettos to high-rising platforms to classic-styled pumps. They’re great for evening wear […]

Fourth graders are generally independent readers and are ready for more difficult books. As a child ages, books should be geared towards their interests, as well as for content. These summer reading books should spark your 4th grader’s interest. Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain This classic book is a must read for any […]

New varieties of peppers are introduced each year, each featuring a different mature color and unique flavor. Peppers make the perfect addition to any garden and are fairly easy to care for as long as you know what it takes to keep them thriving. There’s nothing better than having the choice of any pepper you […]

On October 2, 2013 my mother lost her fight with diabetes and renal (kidney) failure. She was strong until the end, but the end came nonetheless. She had been very ill for over two years and the night she died, she was in the hospital after having a fall out of her bed at the […]

Kids naturally dig right into the rich earth. Why not encourage that attraction to dirt with gardening gifts? A gardening themed gift is a more practical option than a toy that will likely get tossed aside after a short time. Try these kid-friendly gardening options. Gardening Tools Every gardener needs her own tools. Instead of […]

There came a time when my family needed to alter the way we eat. Although we ate healthy, we were missing certain nutrients in our diet. We needed to introduce some super foods into our diet. Kale was one of those super foods. Kale is not always the most appetizing vegetable. However, when mixed into […]

March is Irish-American Heritage Month and there are 34.1 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day when we celebrate all things Irish and hope to get a bit of their Irish luck. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland but was actually born in Britain. He was known for […]

I met my husband, Kevin, while on a date with my boyfriend…his best friend. Upon first meeting him, I thought he was, literally, a dork. He wore round glasses, Birkenstock sandals and a striped Polo shirt. He was certainly not my type, but I was drawn to his sweetness and calm personality. One evening when […]