Did you know junk mail is a fraud risk? Sure, you and I know better and throw that crap away but what about our senior parents who are far more vulnerable to getting scammed? My dad gets 4-10 unsolicited promotional catalogues, magazines, junk fliers and credit card offers A DAY! That is ridiculous! I started …
Wow! Can’t believe it’s already been five years since I achieved one of my greatest lifetime goals to hear six words: TAMI KRAUS, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! On October 9, 2016 I swam, biked and ran for over 15 consecutive hours to accomplish my goal. To become an Ironman. To celebrate the five year anniversary …
Since turning 50 my makeup routine has changed. I have more wrinkles than time so I’ve perfected an everyday casual makeup routine with products that compliment mature skin and give off the look of a youthful glow. What’s even better is that the entire time spent putting the makeup on takes only 5 minutes from …
Where it started Hayden always knew he wanted to play basketball. So when it came time for choosing a college he looked for smaller Division III schools where he could achieve his academic and basketball dreams and found it at Sewanee: University of the South. A private liberal arts college in Sewanee, Tennessee. The campus …
Jenna received her Associate’s Degree from JCTC (Jefferson Community & Technical College) in December 2020. Due to COVID her graduation ceremony was postponed until May 2021. Jenna was hesitant to even go to the graduation since she felt it was “after the fact”. By the time the JCTC graduation was to happen Jenna had already completed …
My entire life I’ve always been a DIY’er, tinkerer and project doer. With my penchant for projects I’m fully aware of the bad chemicals, paints, toxins, pollutants and poisons that I’ve unknowingly touched and breathed in over the years. Although I always practice safe handling procedures (wearing gloves and masks when necessary) I know there …
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Since last October I’ve been helping my brother and sister in law with updating their home. So far I’ve helped update and refresh their hallway bathroom HERE, their master bathroom HERE, the family room HERE and master bedroom (not 100% complete so no post yet). Most recently, we finished updating two hallways on the main …
Just got home from revealing to dad the antler wreath that I made for his retirement community apartment door. I made the wreath out of the antlers that he collected over his lifetime as an avid hunter and outdoorsman. When I originally went to Michigan to move him from his 60 acre country hunting property …
Mother’s day is Sunday. If mom is a coffee or tea drinker I’ve got you covered for a great gift idea! The Ember mug. Rick bought me this mug for my 50th birthday and I first thought, “do I really need another blue tooth enabled electronic gadget and app to figure out?” After using the …
Jenna is a junior at the University of Louisville. She lives at home and commutes to school so she spends a lot of time in her bedroom. After she saw how amazing Libby’s room refresh turned out (check out the blog on Libby’s room refresh HERE). Jenna gave me the green light to update her …