When I purchased my house, I knew nothing about what kind of home would work best for my future family’s needs. I had no kids, and did not fully know what a mom would want in a home. Sure, I knew that my home’s location – on a cul-de-sac and within walking distance of an elementary school – would be great for us once my husband and I had children. I also liked the fact that the park has swings, a slide and a fun sandy play area for children. But I had no clue about what else a mom would want in a home. We chose a new Colonial house with an open floor plan, one in which the living room Continue reading...

I am always astonished at how much it costs to purchase small decorative garden flags -- most cost at least $10. So recently, I've taken to making my own garden flags. I don't even have to travel to a local craft store to get the fabric -- I've been purchasing fabric for my garden flags from my local Walmart, which has a fabric section. Most recently, I made a leprechaun garden flag. (The fabric from that flag came from Joann.com.) But now that Easter is coming up, I decided to replace that one with one for the Easter upcoming holiday. So, I went to Walmart and found a cute Easter Bunny Continue reading...

Every mom could use a good moms' night out. Many of us get so busy with our families that we don't find the time to kick back, relax and enjoy the company of a few good friends. I enjoyed a fun moms' night out Friday, when the moms in our Brownie troop got together to paint some pottery and share some wine, cheese and other snacks. It was enjoyable spending time with other moms and chatting. It was also great to share something -- like painting pottery -- that we don't normally do. It's not often that I want to spend a night out without my family, but I am glad I had a night out. Continue reading...