Hilton Head Island, SC

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The girls and I traveled to Hilton Head Island, SC last summer and we had a blast. It was a quick weekend trip (Friday afternoon to Monday morning), but we saw a lot of sights and had a lot of fun. We even knocked on the door of my parent’s old vacation home in Sea Pines Plantation and the … [Continue reading]

Volcano Stove anyone?

I just heard about this on a yahoo group I belong to. It’s a Volcano II Collapsible Cook Stove , a portable stove that works with gas, charcoal, or wood. And it looks really, really neat. It’s got some excellent reviews on amazon.com too. At $110, it ain’t cheap, but if it lasts a long time … [Continue reading]

Family Time: #FREE Entrance Days in the National Parks on September 29th

According to the National Park Service, 264 of the 397 National Parks don’t charge an entrance fee. But for the ones that do, you can take your … [Continue reading]

Campsite Jelly – Easy Peach Jam You Can Store In The Fridge Or Freezer

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One of the things I love about traveling the country is roadside produce stands… I know that sounds crazy, but I’ve had some of the most amazing … [Continue reading]

Unique Activities for Camping Trips

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Planning a camping trip for the family or with a group of friends? After a few hours, retelling funny stories and staring at the campfire is going to … [Continue reading]

The cost of not having life insurance is higher than the cost of having it

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As a former insurance agent, I’ve had to deliver life insurance benefits. Meaning, my insured has passed away and I’m speaking with grieving … [Continue reading]

Guest Post: Pin the Tail on the Donkey

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I recently returned home from a birthday party I attended with my three year old. I enjoy attending kid birthday parties just to see how the children … [Continue reading]

On the Road Again: 15 Tips for Saving your Money and Sanity While on the Road with Kids

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Traveling with kids can be both a joy and a terror. Here are some tips to turn travel insanity into bliss:   The girls playing at Myrtle … [Continue reading]

What I’ve learned as a 40-year old going back to school

So, school is finally over! My first semester back to school since Courtney was a newborn. I learned many things about myself over the summer, trying … [Continue reading]

#bookreview: 180 Devotions for the School Year

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Book: Make It Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year Author: Sue Christian Publisher: Abingdon Press ISBN: … [Continue reading]

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