Recently, I read Counterfeit Love by Crystal Caudill. The story is about Theresa Plane and the secrets her grandpa has been hiding. She teams up with Broderick Cosgrove, her former fiance, from the Secret Service to uncover the truth of what is going on. Being from Ohio, the story is captivating and interesting to read…
Do you have a pair of go-to jeans? The ones that are as soft and broken in and have been with you through thick and thin? The jeans you immediately grab out of the drawer when getting dressed? A few days ago, a pair of Levi’s I have had for 10 years got a hole…
There is a dark family secret that we have kept quiet about for years. Joseph and the curse. It had followed me my entire life. I just can’t shake it. For over 40 years, it has hung over my family like a dark cloud… Coming from a Christian family, we have always celebrated Jesus’ birth…
Located in a tucked-away corner of Urbana’s Monument Square, Nottadog Cafe is a unique restaurant that serves delicious steak dogs, savory sides, specialty drinks, and more. You won’t find a typical hot dog here! “Nottadogs” are delicious steak dogs made with 100% steak, seasonings, and spices, along with other fresh ingredients. This is not a…
It’s time for the Elf on the Shelf to make his or her debut in your home! Why not up your elf game with this super-cute free elf on the shelf printables straight from the North Pole? Imagine your children’s surprise when they get an official notice from the department of elf surveillance! Since my…
Each year around Thanksgiving, I always get a chuckle about the first turkey I ever made on my own. It was an eye-opening experience at the crack of dawn – one I have never lived it down. Pulling a turkey neck out of a raw turkey is not for the faint of heart. Since then,…
Of all the crazy things that have happened this year, the fact the Wednesday Hodgepodge is back is the BEST. THING. EVER! I was so excited I stumbled across it… I am just bummed I missed several weeks of questions! If you are new to my blog, the Wednesday Hodgepodge is a weekly blog hop…