Articles by Laurie
3 Easy & Inexpensive Homemade Facial Mask Recipes

During the last year, my daughters and I have had several at-home spa days. We usually do a homemade facemask and our nails. Occasionally we add in hair treatments. We have a lot of fun doing at-home spa days, save money, and feel rejuvenated afterward.
Today I want to share a few of our favorite homemade facial mask recipes with you. Most of the ingredients are things people usually have on hand.
These homemade facial masks can be messy. I suggest wearing a top you aren't concerned about ruining. Read more [...]
TRU RED Journals: Ideas Begin When Pen Meets Paper ~ Review & Giveaway US 5/07

Thank you to TRU RED for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Life is busy! Many of us wear multiple hats throughout the day. Whether we are juggling school with work, work with a family, or all of the above, we have a variety of responsibilities on our shoulders.
To help me keep up with all of my responsibilities, I keep a journal of my goals both long and short term, my to-do lists, and important notes. I use a brand called TRU RED and Read more [...]
Baker Creek Heirloom Garden Seed Company ~ Review

Thank you to Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Spring is my favorite season! I love watching everything come to life; from the plants, all the way to baby farm animals it's all fresh, new, and exciting.
Another highlight in spring is planting our family garden. We have the room to plant a large garden so we plant what we will eat fresh, what we hope to preserve, and extras to share with our extended Read more [...]
Wildwood Grilling Planks ~ Review & Giveaway US 4/28

Thank you to Wildwood Grilling for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Our family is big on outdoor entertaining; we always have been. Now with Covid at the forefront of every event that includes more than just our immediate family, we have moved even more of our gatherings outside. One way we love turning a regular meal or event into something special is by adding Wildwood Grilling Planks to the guest list.
Wildwood Grilling Planks Review
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45+ Experience Gifts Families Will Love!

Have you thought about giving experience gifts but don't know how to get started? I have a couple of easy steps to help make giving an experience gift easier for you.
First, consider the recipient's interests. Have they expressed an interest in anything? Maybe they have mentioned wanting to go somewhere, try something new, or perhaps learn a new skill? Those are all great places to start.
Once you have narrowed down your choice of an experience, think about how to present it to the recipient. Read more [...]