In our old neighborhood, the people 2 doors down from us had a cool swing set. Every time we went outside, my boys would bolt towards their yard, and I couldn't blame them. I wanted to play, too. I lusted after that swing set and often mentioned to the hubs that we needed one. Luckily, he didn't listen much, because we moved very soon after ... View the Post
6 Tips for a Healthy Body
Getting and staying healthy is tough. It's so easy to get in on a diet or workout fad and have it fizzle out after a few months. I've been making efforts to be healthier in general over the past couple of years. At times I've been really good and other times, I've been a real slacker. But lately, I think I've hit my stride, somewhat, in a healthy, ... View the Post
Lake Living and Loving It.
When we found out we were moving to Charlotte last year, we were thrilled. It was somewhere we'd always talked about living, even though we didn't know too much about the area. When we came to house hunt, we were drawn to the lake. So peaceful and beautiful, we could just envision relaxing family time there. 5 months later, we're settled ... View the Post
Five To Follow: Best of Pinterest
I don't know about you, but Pinterest has really changed how I do everything creative. If I'm working on a craft, encouraging my kids talents with exciting activities, or simply cooking dinner, I head to Pinterest. Here are some of my favorite boards that you simply must follow! Fashion This is one of the first boards I ever followed ... View the Post
The Early Gift {and $100 Visa Giftcard Giveaway!}
January 2007 With just over one year of marriage under our belts, we left all our family, friends and life as we knew it and moved to California. We went all over the west coast that year, exploring everything from San Francisco and Napa to Yosemite and Tijuana. It was fantastic. We jumped in the car and went, ... View the Post
One Pair at a Time
28 years ago, in Lagos, Nigeria there was a 9 year old boy. One who was living in such a state of poverty that he didn't own shoes. One day, an American came to the camp he was attending and held a basketball competition. What was the prize? It was a pair of tennis shoes. The boy won the competition and that seemingly small ... View the Post