Looking for a good read? I love to get other people’s book recommendations, so I thought I’d share my own with you. My tastes include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, thrillers, and young adult titles. I hope you discover a title or two you love, and moreover, I hope you’ll share some of your [...]

Hot summer temps and long summer nights drive us all into the movie theaters for mind-blowing action and handfuls of buttery popcorn. Summer just wouldn’t be summer without a can’t-wait-to-see it blockbuster movie. Here’s my list of my top 10 summer blockbusters of all time. How does it compare with yours?

1. Jaws (1975) Okay, okay, [...]

Sunday, July 24 is Parents’ Day, a national day of observance to recognize and celebrate responsible parenting and positive parental role models. If you’re looking for gift ideas for the special parents in your life, you’ve come to the right place.
Our Thank You Bites Box shows appreciation for all the times they dropped you off a [...]

Road trips can be times of transportation bliss or the stuff of nightmares. Protect yourself from the Are-we-there-yets and the Do-I-have-to-turn-this-car-arounds with these tips for a perfect road trip.
1. Anticipate needs. Being prepared for all manner of road trip woes will, ironically, prepare you from being woeful. Stock your car with the following: jumper cables, [...]

Like a miniature enchanted garden, terrariums are a decorative, attractive, and easy way to bring the outdoors inside. They are perfect for urban areas, screened porches, and anywhere that could use some green. Creating and maintaining your own terrarium is a fun creative process and easier than you think!

Containers
Nearly any water tight, clear glass or [...]

As summer starts approaching its mid-point, I start to panic. I can almost feel the season slipping away through my fingers. To make myself feel better, I come up with a checklist of activities that make my summer complete and commit to doing them. Then I can relax and start in on the fun!
1. Swim. [...]

If you’re ready to clear out some clutter and make a little cash, a yard sale is a great way to go. Use these tips from the pros to get the best results.
1. Do your homework. Check with your neighborhood and city regarding any signage restrictions. In the weeks before your sale, visit other yard [...]

One of my favorite ideas for the long Fourth of July weekend is to organize a bike parade in your neighborhood or community. There is nothing more fun or adorable than a swarm of giddy kids on fully festooned bikes and wagons riding down your streets. It’s guaranteed to get everybody geared up for a [...]

Do you hear that sound? It’s wedding bells. This is the season for weddings, and chances are, you’ve got one on the calendar in the coming months. Whether you’re helping to plan a wedding, or attending one, here are some amazing gift ideas to enhance the occasion:
Insert your own 4×6 photo to personalize our Memorable [...]

Most of us don’t think about a better way to pack a cooler until we’ve retrieved (and suffered through) a soggy sandwich from the slushy bottom of one. Let me spare you that horrible experience with some cooler packing tips from the pros. I can guarantee, as you read these, you’ll smack your forehead at [...]