May Day is coming up. Do you remember it as a kid? Did your family leave May baskets on other’s doorsteps? Let’s talk about this holday, it’s history and folklore and I’ll share some fun ideas for your family to celebrate it! What is May Day May day is about halfway between the spring equinox…
Tired of the constant stress of your life? Are non-stop phone calls, faxes, email messages, and meetings driving you crazy? You’re not alone. Studies show most people are stressed to the breaking point. They also would love to simplify their lives and travel the world. I mean, who wouldn’t want to travel the world while…
This year is definitely different, when it comes to celebrating holidays, St. Patrick’s Day included. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast with your family and keep everyone safe. Here are some great games and activites to do with your family and enjoy the holiday. Perhaps, they’ll be new to you and become yearly…
Yes, the dream is free. We’ve been dreaming since we were little, every one of us. You can dream big or dream small. But, the hustle….That takes effort. The Dream is Free, The Hustle is Sold Separately! That isn’t just a saying, it’s the truth. If all you do is dream, you’ll never achieve your…
Is it 2021? Or maybe 2020 WON? How about we make it what we want it to be? Last year was crazy, to say the least. First the pandemic hit, then the midwest got hit by the Derecho in August. Parents have had to learn along with their children, because we all know we forgot…
It’s just about time for winter break and I know many moms, myself included, will be looking for ways to keep their kiddos busy. Many daycares will have more kiddos to keep busy for the next couple of weeks, as well. It’s also very different this year, with digital school and limited interaction with their…
Recently, I posted a design commemorating the devastating storm that came through the Midwest on August 10th and our collective recovery from it. And Here It Is! Well, ladies and gentlemen, after a few unexpected delays, they are finished and ready for you! Here they are, in all their steadfast glory: I’ve designed them in…
The typical day:Get up.Go to work.Go home.CookCleanA little time with the kids/significant otherBedRepeat Sound familiar? Want to change that? You can! Ditch the monotony and excuses. How about building an income without leaving your home? Full time pay with part time hours? Having your business work for you while you spend time with your kids?…
As you’ve seen recently, I’ve started dabbling in digital printables. In doing this, I’ve started an Etsy shop for digital downloads. I’ve always enjoyed playing around with digital designs. I used to make signature graphics for fellow moms on CafeMom and I’ve been making designs for friends and family for a long time. So, starting…
On August 10, 2020, a severe wind storm (Derecho) tore through the Midwest. It left a path of damage and destruction from the Western edge of South Dakota/Nebraska to Northwest Ohio, 770 miles in 14 hours. Iowa was hit hardest, with wind gusts reaching 140 mph. In my hometown, Cedar Rapids, it damaged or destroyed…