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November 14, 2025

Alphabet Safari: An ABC Adventure Through the African Savannah

If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know I absolutely love Kenya. Some days, it's a wistful wish to visit. Other days, it's more of a truly aching longing for my other home. Either way, it's always there. I love the people and the place. And, I miss it terribly. So, one day about 10 years ago, when my twins were small, I wrote a little ABC book about animals in Africa for them, and recently, I turned it into a picture book I could share with all of you! Alphabet Safari: An ABC Adventure Through the African Savannah is available on Amazon as both a Kindle book and a paperback, and if you subscribe to Kindle ...

November 4, 2025

5 Home-Based Hobbies You Can Start Today

Over the years, I have learned a few things about myself. One of them is that I have to take time to create things, so I tend to have a ton of hobbies. Whether it's baking and decorating Christmas cookies, producing block prints from hand-carved rubber stamps, or painting multiple nativity matryoshka dolls for gifts last year, I thrive when I can be creative. I've also learned that I tend to hyperfocus on one thing and then leave it completely behind to go and learn something else. That's why I love that there are so many home-based hobbies anyone can pick up at any time. If you need to reduce stress, having a hobby or a creative ...

October 16, 2025

4 Fun Ideas for Baby’s Playtime

Having a small baby can keep you so busy that it is easy to miss the fun moments. You have endless chances to bond with your baby, but one of the best ways is to find ways to have fun together. Playful activities for baby's playtime not only strengthen your relationships but also help with your baby’s emotional, cognitive, and sensory development. From dress-up sessions to gooey adventures, here's how everyday moments can become memorable fun. Baby's Playtime Idea #1: Dress Up For Giggles Let's face it: little ones like to dress up. Costumes can make babies smile uncontrollably. More than just photo-worthy time, dressing up ...

October 15, 2025

How to Help Your Family Feel at Home Wherever You Go

There’s something comforting about walking into a place that feels like home. There’s the smell, the way the light hits your favorite spot on the couch, that one corner that always seems to collect random toys. When families move often, that feeling can seem out of reach. It stresses me out just thinking about it: exploring a new town, organizing a new house, finding new furniture, and shuffling around the same boxes that never seem to get fully unpacked. Like, yeah, it’s exciting, sure, but it’s also exhausting trying to create comfort over and over again. Still, home isn’t just a zip code or a permanent address. It’s the feeling that ...

October 9, 2025

Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades That Make a Real Difference

Let's face it: Not all home upgrades are worth the investment, and not all energy-efficient upgrades deliver the savings you're hoping for. That doesn't mean they're not worth exploring and implementing in your home, though. Understanding the benefits of certain upgrades will help you make the right choices when it comes to choosing energy-efficient options for your home. Below you'll find several energy-efficient upgrades that could be exactly what your home needs. Insulation Insulation is a boring but essential upgrade for any home. Older homes, especially, can be lacking in adequate insulation, and you will most definitely feel ...