10:30 at night, my cell phone rang. It was mom. She never called that late. What’s wrong now? I answered with a terse hello. Before I ever heard her words, I heard the strangeness of my mother’s voice as she told me, “Luke’s gone.” Instantly, I knew my younger brother was dead. The only question I asked her was how it happened. I cried when my parents first brought him home from the hospital. I Continue Reading...
An Easy Way To Hang Up Clothes
A Laundry Hack? ...please tell me more! I just love how my family always hangs up all of their clothes said No Mom ever! It’s one thing if you’re hanging up your children’s clothes but the hubby’s clothes too? But then without even trying, I accidentally got my husband to hang up his clothes. Seriously, there was no crying, begging or threatening. I made one purchase Continue Reading...
Valentine Day Ideas
Are you looking for some Valentine Day Ideas for gifts? I’ve got some suggestions on how you can give a lot without spending a lot. This post contains affiliate links These gifts cost little or no money: 1. Write a heart-felt letter you can use this example 2. Spend quality time with your loved one no cell phones and no social media 3. Cook a favorite meal Here’s some recipe Continue Reading...
Super Bowl Party Ideas
Party Time! As if I needed the Super Bowl as an excuse to throw a party. I love having friends and family come to our house. But for my Super Bowl party, here’s the thing; we don’t actually watch the game. Aside from the National Anthem and the halftime show, we are all talking, eating and drinking. (best drink recipes ever) I’m not a crafty, decorate my whole house and hang garland Continue Reading...
Grilled Chili Cheese Sandwich
Y’all, I made the best sandwich today. Digging around in my frig for some lunch, I was trying to ignore the last two scoops of leftover chili. I mean…how can anyone be happy with only getting two scoops of chili? Get my chili recipe HERE Just when I thought settling for a grilled cheese was my best option, an idea popped into my head. Let me state for the record that I don't have food Continue Reading...
Easy Beef Chili For Your Crockpot
When it’s chilly willy outside, do you bust out with your crockpot and start cooking up all the hot recipes you save for the cold weather? I sure do. And my super easy beef chili for a crockpot recipe is at the very top of my list. It’s just something about throwing a bunch of stuff in the crockpot, setting the timer and walking off. Magical things are happening if supper is getting cooked Continue Reading...
BFF Breakups
They know everything about you. Your fears, accomplishments and all the juicy stuff. Your BFF knows what makes you tick. That’s why breaking up is hard to do, especially when it’s with your best friend. You may not have noticed at first. The drift apart is easily explained away. Things at work got crazy. The family was in town for an extended stay. Maybe the kids had a lot of your time with Continue Reading...
Twas the Night Before Christmas at Diona’s House
Twas the night before Christmas And all through my tribe, Not a toddler was stirring due to a bribe. The stockings were hung by ... nothing. We don't have a chimney so I just hid them under our tree With the hopes that St. Nicholas and my family would agree. My child was nestled all snug in his bed ... After I read four books, recited the Three Bears, made one more trip to the bathroom, Continue Reading...
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