There are so many terms thrown around online and offline these days that some terms start to be vague. I have been trying to live with purpose and intention for the last few years, being more mindful of my actions and focusing on the things that will bring the most benefit and make me and […]

Here in Southwest Florida, it’s important that families have a hurricane preparedness plan in place to make sure that if and when a storm hits, we know what to do. There are things we keep on hand that can be used in an emergency, like water, LED flashlights and canned food. But there are many […]

Advent calendars are extremely popular in Germany, especially ones filled with small chocolates and small toys. But for the last few years, I have really been wanting to break away from the candy and toy centered calendars and explore something more heartfelt and meaningful. I once read that “things” will quickly be forgotten. But when […]

Every parent and adult knows that sometimes it’s really difficult to get your kids to eat vegetables.  One of Mackenzie’s favorite foods is broccoli and she devours salads. But not every child is the same. Studies show that most children do not get enough nutrition from vegetable sources, and this can cause health problems.  Since […]

While purging and getting rid of things before our big move “across the pond,” we started to take note of the fact that we have a LOT of old wine cases. When we moved into our farmhouse in 2006, they were one of the MANY things left behind by the previous owners. I always found […]