This informative guide will explain the who, what, where, when and why of vacation rentals and offer advice for making the wisest choice on your next booking.     When it comes to travel (okay, who are we kidding, when it comes to pretty much everything), access to the Internet has opened up a brand-new...

Classic Rock songs with Mother (Mom or Mama) in the title. Fun playlist for Mother's Day.       With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd have some fun and put together a playlist of mostly classic rock songs featuring Mother, Mom or Mama in the title.   These songs are not...

Learn how I turned a cluttered closet into a home office space on a very small budget.   Update 3/27/20: This is a DIY project I completed this time last year. It really didn't fit into my blog niche so it was never promoted after I initially posted it. In light of so many people...

Quick and easy DIY Mod Podge craft requiring just a few supplies to make a large hot plate.   Today was a miserable day here. It snowed! Ugh. So much for spring. I thought March was supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb. Apparently, it's a snow white lamb.  ...

20 Classic Rock Songs to get you in the mood for spring.     This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.   With spring approaching, it's time to shed those winter blues and get our spring vibes in gear. There's no better way to improve a frame of mind than to do...

A middle-aged woman receives her first Botox treatment for glabellar lines, with before and after results.       I have been growing wary of the lines on my face for some time now. I wouldn't say that I am overly obsessed with them or anything, just that I am noticing them a lot more...

How to make the best of a history filled weekend getaway in Boston.       This past October, hubby and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary by spending a few days away. We were undecided on where to go but eventually agreed upon Boston. I had never been there before and I was excited...

Things to consider and where to begin if you are meal planning and prepping.       Is it a constant struggle to prepare healthy, homemade meals while leading an always-on-the-go busy family life? If you are relying on quick fast food fixes or ordering take-out more often than you'd like, maybe it's time to...

Making some subtle changes to the way we apply makeup and the type of makeup we use after the age of 40 can make a big difference.       In the beauty industry that is always trying to sell us a product to prevent aging, I find it hypocritical that none of their marketing...