If you feel down in the dumps this holiday season, you have every right to feel that way. 2020 stinks! Unfortunately, I can’t make all of your holidays brighter, but I can cheer up one reader with a special $50 NOVICA giveaway! I hope this contest will help spread the holiday joy and give one… Read More

My future sister-in-law asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. “Are you sure?” I asked, “I won’t be insulted if there is someone else you’d rather have standing beside you.”  “No,” she said, “I’m certain.” After waiting over a year and a half to conceive I hadn’t told anyone in the family I… Read More

Though its been a few weeks since contractors finished remodeling our house the basement still smells new.  When my son’s friends come over to play in the morning the moms all comment on the smell of freshly cut wood.  I know this scent won’t last forever, but I sure wish it could. It’s like the smell… Read More

My lucky streak continues into 2014. I won three more contests since the new year started, which means I’m off to a very good start! Now it’s my turn to host a giveaway. Leave a comment on this post letting me know how you would spend $100. That’s it. One random winner will be selected… Read More

I’m hosting a contest! Hooray! The fine folks at Novica provided me with a $25 gift certificate to give away. I’ve worked with Novica a number of times in the past and I am unbelievably excited to host another giveaway for them. Novica’s products are created by talented artisans from around the world. They sell a HUGE… Read More