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Canvas on the Cheap Perfect For A New Apartment

July 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

This post was created in partnership with Canvas on the Cheap. Yesterday I told you about my oldest big move to California. I still can't believe she is over 2,000 miles away from us but I know she has a good head on her shoulder and she is going to do amazing things out there. Let me correct that and say they are going to do amazing things in California. Lex, her fiancee is like a son to me. He has been around for over 5 years now. I have watched him take on the challenges of being left Read more [...]

The Big Move She Did It

July 1, 2018 2 Comments

Two Tuesdays ago, we took off and spent the day in Greensboro. Why because we wanted to spend one last day with Maddie and Lex before their cross-country journey to California. We enjoyed time playing pool, shopping, karaoke, and tacos. If you haven't been to Round 1 and there is one near you go and go now. I was surprised with how many things there were to do there. We spent most of our Tuesday there. I love that not only do they have arcade games, but games for adults as well. I mean Read more [...]

College Student Gift Ideas

November 15, 2017 4 Comments

This college student gift ideas post was made in conjunction with Sydney Paige. What does one give their child who turned 22 for a birthday present? That question ran through my head last September. I thought of a lot of things but quickly dismissed them because Maddie didn't need a lot of junk. Then it came to me- something for school. Even though she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, she is still going to college. She is doing a year post bach before going to graduate Read more [...]

Are you a member of the Flat Foot Club?

September 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

My oldest daughter, Maddie has been a member for years. She has been wearing orthotics since middle school. So when I was offered a chance to try the orthotics from There are three different designs to choose from Footminders. They are as follows: Comfort: Designed for lace-up shoes, athletic footwear, work boots and hiking boots Casual: Designed for men’s & women’s low-heeled slip-on shoes, including moccasins Catwalk: For ladies’ fashion footwear with medium to high Read more [...]