Everyone knows that when that magical age comes, most parents aren't ready to give up their keys to their child. I have about 4 years until Hayden will be of age and I know I won't be ready. Nope, not at all. But just because you aren't ready, doesn't mean you can't make sure your driver is ready. Below are some tips to make sure your teenage driver drives like you'd want them to drive. Safe drivers are the best drivers. Wear your seatbelt: Most important thing you will hear. I don't care ... View the Post
Getting ready for your next road trip?
In a couple weeks, we'll be taking a family road trip. It's early in the season for us but we do it often and the kids love it. There are things I always make sure to pack before heading out on a short or long road trip. So after taking my car in to get checked over by the dealership, here is what I load up into my car for trips. Smartphone- Your smartphone can help in many ways! It can help you navigate to where you need to go (and find fun places to stop). It can help you get help if you ... View the Post
Some Spring Driving Tips
It is officially spring! I'm so excited for warm temps and the flowers to come back. I mean, I don't know about you but the warmth we've had the last couple of days is so welcoming. However, with a new season brings new issues when it comes to driving. Here are a couple of tips to be sure to drive safe this and every spring. Go around Potholes It seems the city has been working on filling the potholes as soon as the weather started changing. However, deep potholes can throw your car out of ... View the Post
Dumbo in theaters today! 3/29
I was given passes to a screening before the movie was released. All opinions are my own. I remember when I was little, we would all watch Dumbo. I thought it was the cutest movie. I mean, who doesn't love a flying elephant that proves to everyone how special he is? Imagine my surprise when I realized that my 8 year old had no idea what the movie is about. We hadn't shown him the original and here we were, on our way to see the new one. I'm glad you don't have to see the old one to ... View the Post
Catfish Sandwich with Spicy Tartar Sauce
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Frisch’s Big Boy. All opinions are my own. Who doesn't love a fish sandwich? I've been trying to make a delicious fish sandwich that the family will love but struggling to thing about how I wanted the fish cooked or what toppings to put on it. My kids are a little weird about "fishy" fish so we stay away from those. I did realize that both boys love fried catfish. Making a catfish sandwich was prefect. Everyone can make the sandwich the ... View the Post
To my Husband on our 16th Wedding Anniversary
We were 15 when we met. Both Juniors in high school. We shared a math class and lunch period.. and became friends. At least I think we shared a math class. We played spades at lunch time. We bonded over fruit and jello... and whipped cream (and puddin'). We graduated high school together and went out with our friends to dinner. Then, watched a terrible movie with this same friends in a empty movie theater for free. *It pays to have friends who work at the movie theater* You ... View the Post
