For many years we lived in the country near my Daddy. Both us and Daddy had long gravel driveways that met next to each other on the main road. Often as I was getting home from work, I would see Daddy walking to the main road to get his newspaper and I would stop and visit with him a while. One day … [Read more...]
50 Fun Things To Do While Stuck at Home
At the time I write this, we are under a shelter in place situation because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. My husband and I are both working from home and staying occupied nights and weekends at home. We are empty-nesters and really miss seeing our children and grandchildren. So, we are … [Read more...]
How To Stay Productive When Working From Home
My employer has been very forward-thinking when it comes to allowing us to work from home on a regular basis. Most of us in my department work from home one or two days a week. Recently we are experiencing a stay-at-home full-time schedule because of the Covid-19 virus. This post may contain … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Family Emergency Binder? Why Do You Need One?
As far as natural disasters go, in southeast Tennessee where we live we can be affected mostly by flooding or tornados. A few years ago, a tornado caused a lot of damage here and sadly loss of life. Our home was spared but the path of the tornado went less than a quarter-mile from the back of our … [Read more...]
13 Crafty Ways To Recycle Christmas Cards
Christmas greeting cards are fun to send and receive. We display our cards on the trim of the opening between our family room and kitchen. We don't take down indoor Christmas decorations right after Christmas because we enjoy them! To avoid bad talk from our neighbors and HOA, we do take down our … [Read more...]
Christmas Trivia: Fun For Your Family Gatherings (And Impress Your Family!)
Do You Know Christmas Trivia and Traditions? Family trivia games are always a lot of fun! Several years ago at our extended family Christmas dinner, my siblings and I were the hosts. To provide a little entertainment and fun, we created a handout of Christmas trivia facts and also a little … [Read more...]
