With the beautiful weather in full swing and Easter literally being right around the corner… I am on the hunt for the perfect gifts for my little ones that does not involve ‘only’ candy. I have always been like that and one of my favorite things to gift my kids are books as knowledge is the key to everything and ensuring that my kids have a fun filled library full of books that teach and educate all while making reading fun… is the key. I always had tons of books growing up as I kid and I wanted to instill that same love for reading with my own kids which…

I am super excited to share a NEW kids book with you all that is the perfect book to add to your child’s book collection and that your little one’s will surely enjoy and love and it is titled Pony Express by author Carla Crane Osborne. I happen to be a huge fan of Carla ever since having the chance to read her book Under the Barnyard Light, which my God Daughter Scarlet reads almost every night before bed. Scarlet and I also love tuning in to Carla’s Gona’s Reading Ranch You Tube Channel whenever we have a few minutes to spare and tune in and listen to the newest books added to…

With summer here and the kiddos out of school… it is the perfect time to keep the kids busy with summer activities and events. This is the time of year that we create those family memories and more with trips to the beach, the lake, parks and even places like our local Aquarium and the zoo. With all of that fun… learning and reading can take a back seat but I always make it a point to keep my kids reading all summer long as it keeps their minds active. I am always stocking my kids bookshelves with fabulous children’s books so that they always have something new to read…

I am super excited to talk all things ‘The Notebook’ by Nicholas Sparks as I just watched it for like the 100th time as it never gets old. I watched ‘The Notebook’ when it first came out in the early 2000’s and in all honesty it has been my absolute favorite love story ever since. ‘The Notebook’ is your classic love story that just keeps you hooked from beginning to end. It tells the tale of a local mill worker, Noah Calhoun, and a vacationing rich girl, Allie Hamilton. The pair happen to meet one summer in South Carolina and fall head over heels in love. Of course…. Allie’s parents…

The ‘80s was a hot time for photography, with concert photography and photos of musicians reaching peak popularity. The ‘80s were known for their creativity and innovation, bringing alive a multitude of different styles. Culture, music, and fashion were all kicked up to a hundred percent, allowing photographers to have a field day capturing the new decade of style.   Because the ‘80s were such a peak time for outward creativity, the list of photography legends from this time period is a long one. Here are some of the most noteworthy photographers from the 1980s.  Nan Goldin  Nan Goldin is an American photographer who was born in 1953. She specialized in…

What a crazy time 2020 was for us all…. am I right? I think everyone needs to reset, refresh and renew their outlook overall after the past year that we all endured and went through due to the Pandemic, lockdowns and more. For these reasons I jumped at the chance to check out three inspirational books from Running Press that are the perfect way to get your mindset in check and to help you to reset, refresh and renew your outlook for the New Year and beyond. In this post we will take a look at The Habit Trip by Sarah Hays Coomer, The Sober Curious Reset by Ruby Warrington, and Your…

Since its arrival back in early 2020, Coronavirus has hit economies hard around the world and plunged nations into unprecedented levels of debt. While all markets have suffered, the two sectors hit hardest have been the travel and tourism industry and hospitality.  Lockdowns and a general fear of exposure to – or spreading – the virus forced people around the world to stay home for the majority of this year. Remote-working is common, video-chat has become our primary vehicle for socializing and, with theatres and many sporting events closed or canceled, people have turned to boxsets and re-runs for their entertainment.  COVID has brought about massive changes to our lives…

When you’re in a car accident, if it’s just a fender bender, you might walk away without a scratch. When that happens, you may not be happy about your car’s damage, but at least you’re still healthy. However, sometimes you’ll get in an accident and won’t be as lucky. Medical professionals see several car accident injuries frequently. You should know about the most common ones if you’re a frequent driver. Internal Bleeding Car accident victims can seem okay sometimes. Maybe you feel sore, but you can’t see anything visibly wrong with you. You might be bleeding internally, though. Internal bleeding: *Sometimes happens in car accidents when your seatbelt squeezes you tightly…

It’s not easy being a parent these days, especially when you’re trying to hold down a job and attend to your own health and wellbeing. Realize you don’t have to live always feeling stressed out and like you’re at your breaking point. There are useful pieces of advice you should consider to help you experience more peace in your days. It’ll take some adjusting on your part, but these types of modifications will be well worth your efforts. Avoid worrying about all of the mistakes you’ve made in the past and focus on what you can do in the present to improve your situation and experience more happiness. Ask for…

From personal car hire (pch) to buying a new car outright, there’s one thing that’ll always be at the forefront of your mind when choosing a set of wheels – the colour. While the mod cons, engine, emissions and mileage will be important, the colour plays a huge part in the sale or hire of a car, and you only have to look at the figures to see that. Car colour choice in the UK Playing a huge part in choosing a car, in 2018, the research found that the nations favorite car colour was black. Meanwhile, when the researchers dug a little further it was discovered that nearly 60% of all…

For just about as long as ships have been sailing, animals have been brought aboard sailing vessels. This has been done for a range of reasons. In the case of boats used to transport livestock, the presence of animals was a necessity. But animals have also served other, apparently practical, purposes. The Ancient Romans brought chickens aboard their warships, and determined that chickens eating before a battle was a good omen, and that chickens refusing to eat was a bad one. A famous general, Publius Claudius Pulcher, attempted this trick prior to a battle against Carthage in 249 AD. Having ignored the bad omen, Plublius’s Romans were roundly trounced – which…