I am not an artist. Not even remotely close. I could demonstrate by showing you my sickly looking stick people, but you’d probably run away crying in fear. Seriously, it’s that bad. My grandmother could draw beautifully and she passed that talent down to a...
One of the nicest things you can do for someone to brighten their day is give them a genuine compliment. It not only makes them feel better, but it teaches us to find the good in people rather than focusing on the bad. It may even help counteract bullying among both...
I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. I do it subconsciously most of the time, so it’s been really hard to stop. When my brother’s wedding was getting closer, I tried everything because I couldn’t really afford to put tips...
Elections seem to bring out the worst in people, especially on social media. Want to make sure your friendships stay intact after 2016 ends? Check out these tips on how to keep your friends during an election year! I’ve always dreaded election years because it...
Today is the big day for my baby brother and his gorgeous fiance. As of 5:30 PM tonight, I’ll no longer be calling her my “future sister in law” Right around the time this post goes live, I’ll be getting ready to go get my hair done for the...
Jacob is like me, he’s never been much of a breakfast eater. While we both love breakfast foods, especially pancakes, we just don’t really feel like eating first thing in the morning. Of course, I know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day,...
Today is National Relaxation Day. Now there’s a day that I can totally use! Most of us think we’re too busy to relax, and there is always something else we should or could be doing other than just…well, relaxing. The thing is, if you don’t...
The majority of our trips this summer were less than an hour away, although we do have a 3-hour journey coming up for my brother’s wedding. Still, even though we may all be stuck in the car for just 60 minutes, sometimes that’s 59 minutes too long. Jacob...
You may have heard all the reasons why you shouldn’t apply for a store card. Usually, these reports are the result of a few people making irresponsible decisions with money. While there certainly are some legitimate concerns surrounding the use of any form of...