A list of free and inexpensive family activities that your family can enjoy during the holiday season. *Originally published December 2015, but updated for the new holiday season!  This year we’ve slowed down to focus more on spending quality time together. In fact, I’ve done the bulk of my Christmas shopping from my phone just …

A moist and delicious dark chocolate cupcake recipe that is filled with a cheesecake-like center. A recipe that will be a hit during the holidays and beyond! Some of you know that my oldest graduated a year early from high school and is now a college freshman. To say that my daughter and I are …

Turkey sandwiches are good, but add your own unique twist and you’ll end up with something incredible. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Unilever. All ideas and opinions are my own. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Gathering with family to give thanks and enjoy delicious food, is the …

During the holiday shopping season I’m reminded of the small businesses that are competing for eyeballs and foot traffic. This blog post was written as part of a sponsored program for State Farm®. All views expressed are entirely my own. My first experience with entrepreneurship was at the age of 18. I had signed up …

A delicious snack that will be a hit with family and friends this holiday season! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…I’m already listening to Christmas music and even contemplated putting up our Christmas tree last week. Previous years I get our tree up a bit early, but this year I decided to wait. …