Lifestyle

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    Within Reason

    Hi Guys.  Question came on the news.  Are you a Helicopter Parent?  And it got me thinking.  Sometimes I am, and then I think, sometimes I’m not. Helicopter Parent.  You’ve heard it.  Many of us it seems are overprotective and controlling.  “They say” it can do real harm to our kids maturity and emotional development.  And,…

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    Lucky Enough.

    So it was our 12th anniversary this past weekend.  Jason and I were lucky enough to be able to celebrate it with a weekend trip to the beach.  Alone. It mattered not that it rained the whole time.  It was our first trip alone, sans kiddos, in NINE years.  Count them – 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8……9YEARS! That’s three…

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    “Dolphin Tale”

    Guys!  I gotta share this with ya! It’s a quick family video.  Featuring – DOLPHINS!  Yep!  Loads of them! I was making dinner at the beach, minding my own business, when I happened to glance outside and see all these fins arching their way across the sound. Now if you’re like us – anytime we…

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    Laura’s Choice “Coastal Decor”

    “She sells seashells by the seashore…” Well I’m not exactly selling them actually.  Just collecting.  And with my collection I made my first ever ‘Coastal Decor’ wreath. Hmm. Actually, if you must know, it’s my first homemade wreath. Ever. (And it probably shows, but you’ve gotta start somewhere) :o)! Oh sure I’ve bought them before,…