“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” –G.K. Chesterton Every man and woman who enters into a war zone goes through an internal process of doing exactly what Chesterton mentioned in his quote. It’s this process that changes them forever. It’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Odds & Ends
Fast, Inexpensive, Homemade Greeting Cards!
Are you under-the-wire to produce greeting cards (or, Christmas cards) this season? Don’t panic! Time baking cookies, shopping for the best deal, and attending drunken parties sweeps you away, and before you know it — AHHHH! — it is the week before Christmas and you don’t even have an idea for a card! Don’t let … Continue reading
12 Days of Christmas Gifts for Your Husband or Wife [FREE Template!]
Oooh, you’re going to LOVE this! Best part is: I did most of the work for you! This is a fairly easy, long-lasting, impressionable series of gifts that can be as expensive and labor-intensive as you’d like! It will be fun for both the giver and the recipient. Winner, winner holiday dinner! My husband and … Continue reading
Free Halloween Neighborhood “BOO” or “Ghosted” Game Signs
Most people know the “You’ve Been Booed/Ghosted” game, right? I moved to this neighborhood last year in the Summer. Come October, WE GOT BOOED!!! I was so excited! How fun! I ran out to the store, bought some goodies, and BOOED two other neighbors (even though I wanted to do more). By Halloween, the neighborhood … Continue reading
Phone Portable Speaker Product Reviews
I’ve been looking for a great wireless audio amplification device so I can play music in my FIT4MOM Front Range fitness classes. How would I know what would work best unless I bought several and tried them out? So, that’s what I did! I’m posting the results here so you can benefit from my work … Continue reading
Life Coaching Series #3: How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?
This post is from our beloved Life Coach Carrie Hoffman of Embrace Life Coaching! To see the two other posts in the Life Coaching Series, visit: Life Coaching Series #1: How to Be a Media-Wise Parent and Life Coaching Series #2: 21 Things Every Couple Should Know. ——————————————— To know and be known; isn’t that one … Continue reading
GIVEAWAY! Mel ‘n’ Tri Custom Kid’s Boutique & TV’s Shark Tank’s Lollacup Sippy
Here’s a GREAT giveaway for you! CLICK BELOW TO ENTER! a Rafflecopter giveaway CLICK ABOVE TO ENTER! PRESENTING PRIZES… Mel ‘n’ Tri Boutique $20 store credit + free shipping AND Lollacup’s (seen on TV’s Shark Tank) orange sippy cup with a package of replacement straws + free shipping ABOUT THESE COMPANIES: MEL ‘N’ TRI BOUTIQUE … Continue reading
Review: Easy Canvas Prints
Disclosure: I was given a discount on my canvas print in exchange for this review. Easy Canvas Prints contacted me to do this review and giveaway. Easy Canvas Prints. When I heard the name and saw the logo, I really didn’t expect to see a very high-quality product. I don’t know what it is — … Continue reading
Online Farmers’ Market Finds
If you are interested in some homemade goodies that you can buy over the Internet, look below! I found these great items at my local Farmers’ Market, and thought you’d like to see them. Pappardelle’s Pasta http://www.pappardellespasta.com When you walk up to Pappardelle’s stand at the Market, you will see an array of colors. Who … Continue reading
Frustrated Driver – Traffic’s Got You Down!
Listen… I get you. Traffic is annoying! It’s frustrating! Other cars speeding up just to slam on their brakes (not you, right? Just other cars…) You change lanes to try to get ahead only to get behind. UGH! I was in this predicament the other day. The worst part is that I had the expectation … Continue reading