Spread Holiday Cheer without Breaking the Bank! Quality and Thoughtful Host & Hostess Gifts under $15 The fall and winter holiday seasons bring family and friends together more than any other time of year. As the invitations arrive and our social calendars fill, the realization quickly sets in that you also just committed to putting … Read more
Being part of a military family has enabled me to live in many parts of the US and Europe. One of my favorite places to live was Germany. For three years, we lived in a small village surrounded by rolling farmlands that had paved walk paths that went on for miles. While living there in … Read more
As soon as Halloween ends, and November begins, my brain is rewired to get myself ready for the holiday season. Each year I look forward to shopping the aisles at both small and large businesses and always stumble upon some of the cutest apple red and vibrant green decorations. While these colors scream “Christmas,” they … Read more
Mudroom Makeover! September brings routine back into the Hadden household, but our “routine” is held together by constant planning, preparation, and organization. Between school forms to keep track of, homework to be completed, backpacks to unpack each day, and sports every week night, our family needed some organizational solutions to keep everyone sane in the … Read more
As the summer comes to an end, and the kids return to school with busy sports schedules, our family time becomes a lot more precious. There are many fall activities we enjoy doing together but one of our favorites is making pizza in the outdoor oven. As the evenings begin to get cool and crisp … Read more
Time to Plant! The last two houses I moved into came with empty flower beds. Having never gardened before, I was overwhelmed, but quickly learned that I loved it. It was daunting to plan a flower bed from scratch, but I looked up ideas online and even got some from walks around the neighborhood. Plants … Read more