I have a love/hate relationship with body lotions.  Of course, I love how smooth my skin feels after applying lotion, but it takes forever for it to dry on my skin and I often feel like a sticky mess after applying it.  I simply don’t have time in the mornings to moisturize while trying to [...]

Since last summer, I have tried to be more conscious about conserving water in our home.  We were able to upgrade our washer and dryer to a more energy-efficient model and I’ve tried to run less water in my “luxury baths” and turn off the water while brushing my teeth.  These are little things, but [...]

Each month, Dollar General honors “Everyday Heroes”, those individuals living right amongst us that are making a real difference in the lives of others in their communities.  I love this program because we don’t often hear about those unsung heroes who give of their time and talents, never asking or expecting anything in return. In [...]

  If your child is anything like mine, he or she might want to be several different things when they grow up.  My son wants to pilot a helicopter, be an engineer, and own his own restaurant where everyone eats free.  He has big dreams, and of course, as a parent I want to be [...]

I have a little confession to make. One of my favorite forms of retail therapy is shopping for beauty products. I love trying out new makeup, hair care, and skincare products.  From the time I was a child and only allowed to buy lip gloss until now, it’s one of those perks of being a [...]

If you have a child in school, chances are you are probably familiar with Box Tops for Education, the nation’s largest school fundraising program.  To date, this program helps over 90,000 enrolled K-8 schools earn money for the things they need like computers, library books, playground equipment, and more.  Thanks to Box Tops for Education, [...]

As I age, I’ll admit I have definitely had thoughts about cosmetic surgery.  Would I go through with it?  At this point, I’m not sure.  I think it’s a great thing to always have options, so I definitely wouldn’t rule it out in the future.  I do personally know people who have had cosmetic procedures [...]