My eleven-year-old son, Brody, is as proud of his geek side as we are. He’s a very intelligent young guy with so many talents so when I found out National Geek Day was in July, I knew we needed to come up with a gift guide all geek related.
Read MoreWe are coming up on our one-year housiversary of moving into our new house! It’s an exciting time of reflection to look back on all of our accomplishments and improvements we have made this last year.
Read MoreJuly 6th is National Kissing Day and partaking in regular smooching is actually good for your health! So here are some reasons why you should pucker up…
Read MoreI am proud to be an American and love the 4th of July! Although this holiday is usually associated with barbeques, great food, good times and fireworks, here are some fun facts to help you show your love of America (and maybe impress a few people at your celebration).
Read MoreLounging in the cool grass, with my daughter snuggled close and holding the hand of the most handsome man ever, I was completely and totally content. Suddenly a flaming ball zipped passed my head while others exploded around the lawn.
Read MoreI immediately agreed because I very seldom get the chance to dress up and this one sounded like fun. I would get to channel my inner flapper girl and see my husband in his dress blues so it’s a total win. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, if I only knew!
Read MoreThis spring has finally brought some nicer weather and time to get landscaping started. In the backyard, before we could get the sprinklers going to start planting grass, we wanted to bury the kids’ trampoline.
Read MorePicture it (it’s the ultimate math problem)… 2 adults, 3 kids ages 17, 10 and 8 and 3 dogs sandwiched into a 40 foot trailer for 3 months, 3 weeks and 20 days and what do you get? CHAOS!
Read MoreMy family was very fortunate to visit the gorgeous island of Oahu this past month. Taking a family of five to this island paradise is a major investment in fun and experience, so we looked to save any way possible.
Read MoreShe got a mini manicure and pedicure and I got a manicure, pedicure, facial and massage at the Spa Toscana located in the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada. This was my first ever visit to a spa so read my survival tips to make your trip more enjoyable!
Read MorePicture it: my then 8 year old son is standing in the middle of the living room with every cable connecting the television to the stereo system unplugged in his boyish fists.
Read MoreLast year, we were privileged enough to have the opportunity to build our house. It was exciting and scary, stressful and emotional but life changing.
Read MoreHover boards… marvelous two-wheeled machines that roll effortlessly around the house with minimal effort on the part of the rider…or so, one would think.
Read MoreEvery girl has that one friend: the one who is your longest running relationship ever. That person you can go weeks or months without seeing and still pick up right where you left off the last time you were together.
Read MoreYou can't have a family with four kids, three fur babies, two full-time working parents and not have some funny chaos that needs to be shared with the world. Welcome to the Picotte Chronicles!
Read MoreEach step felt like a mini facial massage...
Read MoreI came up with a fool proof template to get my blog down on paper and get the words flowing effortlessly…. Well maybe not completely effortlessly, but easier than just staring at a blank screen!
Read MoreI knew the agony of feeling your heart rip through your chest and the burn of tears at the most inopportune times. I thought I was a pro. I was wrong.
Read MoreHis subtle confidence was disarmingly sweet and we hit it off immediately.
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