Category : Connect

Which Celebrities Have You Met?

Hollywood sign in California with blue sky and blooming red berry bush underneath.

No matter where I live in the world, I will always be an Oklahoma girl that still wants to squeal when I see a famous person. I don’t think that will ever change. Since we lived in California and now Nashville I get asked if I’ve met anyone famous. Here is my list.

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5 Board Games 5-Year-Olds Will Love (and you will too)

Uno 5 year old playing UNOMoo! game on the floor.

My boys, ages 5 and 9, really like playing board games. We’ve found over the years which ones are more loved than others. Since we play with the boys it’s important for us, as adults to find ones that hold our interest as well.

Here is a list of 5 games for kids 5 and under that are also parent-approved…

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3 Days Without Power

Large trees and snapped utility poles laying across road after severe weather on May 3, 2020 in Nashville, TN.

What a week! On Sunday evening as we were cooking dinner and prepping for the coming week, a rain storm hit. We were expecting rain later in the evening around 7:00. Strangely, a little before 5:00, strong straight line winds, a Derecho, hit.

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