We moved to California from the midwest when I was just a young child. At the same time, my dad was busy starting a new business. To say that the money was sparse in our family at that time, would be an understatement. My parents though, loved to be out and about. Maybe it was …
Stress-Free Back to School with Colleen Burns
No matter how well prepared you are, back-to-school season is stressful. Whether you are sending your child off to kindergarten or you are packing a young adult up for college – there is a long list to be tended to and emotions that can run from elated (let’s do the happy dance) to pure sadness …
2017 Travel Trends with Kendra Thornton
We all know that I love to travel. I actually planned on traveling less in 2016 than in 2015, but in the end I think I got around even more. When last summer hit, I jumped into the car and set out to visit family all over the USA. It was wonderful! Time with family …
Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
This delicious beef stew is also known as Sophia’s Awesome Super Stew in our house, this slower cooker stew recipe is easy enough for my youngest child to make and yummy enough that the whole family requests it often. One thing that I have made a point of doing this summer is teaching Sophia how to cook. …
Our Week at the Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta
When the school year ended, we packed our suitcases and headed out on vacation! I love to travel and explore, but sometimes you simply need a vacation to rest and relax. The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta was the perfect place to rest, relax, recharge and get out a bit for some local exploration. First off, The Grand Mayan …