This post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Are you a hiker? Know someone who loves hiking and exploring? Wondering what presents make the best gifts for hikers? Well I have a few ideas for you to give your outdoor fitness junkie any time of the year. If you are considering a gift […]
Five Easy Ways to Reduce Water Use in the Garden Now!
A hot, dry, summer can turn watering the garden into a daily chore. How many drought like summer seasons have you endured already? Are you forever out there soaking your plants while sweating like mad? Well, first of all stop. Second of all – gardening doesn’t need to be a chore, especially in the scorching […]
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Entrepreneurs
I received the Epson 3 in 1 home office all-in-one printer for consideration here. Listen, when you spend as much time in your home office as I do the tools that you have MUST make life easier. I love my home office. It is one of the biggest reasons we bought this house. It was […]
What is There to Do in Wyoming?
Seems like I am forever travelling east or south, skiing with family, staying in ice hotels or seeking sun-drenched squeaky sandy beaches. It’s rare that I have the chance to go west. Last fall I took a five day tour of Wyoming with a group of travel writers, sampling local food, exploring museums, learning about […]
Be Speed Aware When Driving
This post was sponsored by Best Buy which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. We spend a lot of hours on the road together as a family because I write about travel often. So, I’m all about road safety and ways to travel safely, of course. […]
Hallmark Mother’s Day Styles (Giveaway)
I’m a Hallmark ambassador and as such receive product for consideration here. My opinion is all my own and it is truthful. With spring in full bloom and Mother’s Day on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gifts for mom to make it a Hallmark Mother’s Day. Hallmark delivers great […]
Where Can You Find Amazing Skiing in Maine?
“There’s skiing in Maine?” That’s what my family asked the week before we left for a 12-day road trip through New England and up to Quebec. Oh yes, indeed, there’s great skiing in Maine and when it comes to affordable family friendly ski trips, Sunday River Resort delivers. Spring/Winter Family Road Trips As a family, […]
Stylish Sunglasses for Women from SmartBuyGlasses
Stylish sunglasses are a must for both looking good and keeping your eyes healthy. Two things that matter all year round actually. Recently I needed a high resolution business headshot to accompany a magazine feature. Simple enough, right? Wrong. I gave up on this endeavour because when I sat down to look for a high […]
What are the Best Flowers for Kid’s Gardens?
Cultivating a love of gardening in kids can be a lot of fun! Any child can learn to enjoy planting and growing things. I mean what’s not to love – planting, playing in the dirt and watching your plants bloom. Making the garden an interesting and fun place will pique kid’s curiosity about growing things. […]
Sweet Tooth Cookie Dough Bars
YUMMIEST EVER. That’s right. You know the great parts of Nanaimo bars? Like the rich, sweet, buttery filling and the smooth chocolate? Take all of that and then add cookie dough. That’s Sweet Tooth Cookie Dough Bars. Everyone loves cookie dough. I mean honestly I have teen girls so I know fully the appeal of […]