I received a Keurig Office Pro free of charge from Staples for the purpose of this review. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s hard to believe now, since I can’t imagine skipping my morning cup of coffee, but I only recently became a coffee drinker. Yes, somehow I willed my way through architecture school [...]

Personalization is a great way to make a gift more special. I remember as a kid I always thought it was the neatest thing to be given a gift that had my name on it, even if it was just a pencil. If you’re looking for gift ideas that can be personalized, you should check [...]

For years I’ve heard radio commercials for Shari’s Berries describing big, juicy hand-dipped strawberries delivered straight to your door. I always wondered if they could possibly be as good as all the hype suggested. I am extremely picky when it comes to fruit, and I won’t eat strawberries that are bruised or mushy. I’ve also [...]

Like many parents, I often look back on my own childhood for guidance and inspiration as I learn to raise a child of my own. I am the oldest of five children raised by a stay-at-home mom and a dad who provided for the family. We never had very much in the material sense, but [...]

Ringo dog has been a part of our household for several months now, and thankfully the worst of his puppy messes are only a memory. It was quite the experience housebreaking a puppy while contending with wet snow and muddy paws on top of the normal training accidents. I am simultaneously a self-professed bad housekeeper [...]

Several weeks ago I talked about the importance of proper oral care and introduced products from Listerine and Reach that my husband and I were going to test. We have been using the toothbrushes, mouthwash and floss over the past few weeks, and I can honestly say that I notice a difference! I promised to [...]

I’ve spent much time sharing with you the ways in which I scrimp and save to maintain my frugal lifestyle. But, there are some areas of my life where I don’t like to cut corners; dental care is one of them. I learned from a young age that it is important to take care of [...]