How To Make Cooking More Exciting

By | June 15, 2022

Cooking is one of those tasks that can seem a little mundane, can’t it? Even for those of us who love to cook, the concept of making the same meal again and again can feel rather dull and dreary. You can easily lose your passion for food when you’re making the same dishes time and… Read More »

Tips for Cooking More Impressive Meals

By | June 14, 2022

If you are generally looking for some ideas on how you might be able to improve your cooking skills, and you really want to be able to impress some people in this way, there are a lot of things you might want to focus on. The truth is that anyone can learn to drastically improve… Read More »

iSpy #75

By | June 11, 2022

Weather – Quarterly Sharpen At the eye doctor to see if we need to ‘sharpen’ my eyesight any. By accident These potatoes got forgotten about and have sprouted by accident. Starts with N N is for nose. Thought this was a cute shot of Kaleigh on top of the stairs. Your Choice You are invited… Read More »

Carnival Horizon 2022 – Amber Cove

By | June 10, 2022

Hey y’all! Back for another cruise post. Today I’m sharing our time in Amber Cover the Carnival port near Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic. When we arrived in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Rob and I headed to find our tour guide. We had booked The Best of Puerta Plata excursion. This is a tour that drives… Read More »

9 Smart Ways To Spend Your Inheritance

By | June 7, 2022

Suppose you’ve recently come into an inheritance, congratulations! This is a major financial windfall that can set you up for life if handled correctly. But what should you do with this money? Many people blow their inheritance on frivolous things or make poor investment choices so is better to get professional help from James Dooley… Read More »

Monthly Digest – May 2022

By | June 6, 2022

LIFE Happenings Basically we’ve been party animals in May, and I’m exhausted! haha Our good family friend’s son (who is also a good friend of our son, Drew) got married. Alex graduated! Drew bought a house and we threw him a housewarming party. Loving that May is over! Ha! Happy it’s summer. Excited to hopefully… Read More »

iSpy #74

By | June 4, 2022

Window View – Quarterly Happy This is after Bigs got to run in his new backyard and was just so happy! Near By The food at the party was near by. Loud This one was difficult and just as I was walking around thinking about what was loud…She barked, so there ya go! Your Choice… Read More »

Big News!!

By | June 3, 2022

I’ve hinted around that my older son, Drew, has been doing some major ‘adulting’ lately. He bought a house! So exciting! He finally got the keys the Sunday before Memorial Day. We decided that since family would in town for Alex’s graduation that this would be great timing to go ahead and throw a housewarming… Read More »

Graduation Week 2022

By | June 2, 2022

I have so much to catch up on. May was a whirlwind especially the last 2 weeks. Today I’m recapping the fun week with Alex and his graduation activities. Senior Recognition The Sunday before graduation our church held their annual Senior Recognition. Back when Drew did it they did it during one of our church… Read More »

4 Tips for Making Your Hobby into a Career

By | May 31, 2022

There are so many different ways to pursue happiness. And while some people choose to dive headfirst into their passions and turn them into a career, others decide to keep it as a side hobby and something they enjoy in their free time. So what are you going to do? Will you continue with your… Read More »

iSpy #73

By | May 28, 2022

backyard -quarterly – haven’t had a chance to take this pic…ill add soon together Glad to see these 3 together for Senior Sunday. starts with O O is for Orange! This one was hard. evening Evening at a baseball game Choose Anything (same vantage point) monthly – too busy to get by there. I made… Read More »

iSpy #72

By | May 23, 2022

hidden Some of the letters are ‘hidden’ behind the gutter drain on good old Parker Hall. brick I love the perfection of the brick on campus particularly on Samford Lawn. mixed up We were in Newnan, GA for a wedding this past weekend. Outside the chapel next to the church where the wedding was was… Read More »

Here’s How To Balance Travel And Work

By | May 19, 2022

We’re all looking to make up for lost traveling time. The term digital nomad seems more appealing than ever with the idea of working remotely from a beach somewhere a life goal for many aspiring jetsetters. Yet the constraints of work can often cut back on the hours we plan to travel. If you have… Read More »

How to Prepare for a Long Distance Move

By | May 19, 2022

Are you getting ready for a long-distance move? The more you’re prepared, the smoother the move will go. If you’re not exactly sure what to do to prepare for this type of move, there are a few things you can do to make the process a lot easier. Here’s what you need to consider. Stock… Read More »

How To Overcome The Fear Of Traveling Alone

By | May 17, 2022

Many individuals dream about leaving their comfort zone to see new places, but the fear of doing that all alone is what holds them back. Fear of traveling solo is real, especially among women. However, with a few simple tips, you can overcome your worst fears of traveling alone. You will also learn that a… Read More »

6 Tips for Moving to a New Country

By | May 17, 2022

For many people, the decision to move to a new country is a exciting. It can be a chance to start over and make a new life for yourself in a place that is entirely different from your home country. However, it can also be complex and challenging, especially if you are not familiar with… Read More »

How to Feel Closer To Your Family

By | May 16, 2022

Everyone is expected to be close to their family, but not everybody has that benefit. Whether it’s contrasting personalities or simply being able to connect on a mutual level, some may feel they aren’t as close as they should be. However, it does not need to be like this forever. If you want to find… Read More »

Vacation Ideas for the Summer

By | May 15, 2022

Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to think about where to unwind for a week; now that the world has opened its doors again, the possibilities are endless, you may try hot air balloon rides, go skydiving, etc. If you’re in need of some different vacation ideas this summer, you’re in the… Read More »

iSpy #71

By | May 14, 2022

Spot in Town – Quarterly Starts with M M is for Magnolia. The Magnolia Tree is found between the sidewalk and the parking deck near my building at work. I had been walking on the other side on the sidewalk and noticed some Magnolia blooms and decided on my way back I just had to… Read More »

Carnival Horizon 2022 – La Romana

By | May 13, 2022

Here’s probably my favorite day off the Carnival Horizon. The day we were in La Romana, Dominican Republic we got there around a 11, so we had time in the morning to go to ‘sit down’ breakfast. It was nice to not have to get up super early and just be able to go a… Read More »