AndreaMay 27, 20183 minTop 5 Prom Tips for ParentsProm is important, but it's not a wedding. Instead of professional hair and makeup, and a designer gown, pick one fun item to splurge on.
AndreaMay 17, 20181 minHow to Start a Vegetable GardenGrowing vegetables is easy if you have sunny location and good soil.
AndreaMay 25, 20172 minIX Art ParkMy family set out on a warm spring Sunday to put the hand-wringing behind us and enjoy a beautiful day at the park.
AndreaNov 6, 20161 minThe Great Leaf DetectiveThe Great Leaf Detective is one of my favorite activities to do with my kids in the fall. Every time is like the first because you never kno
AndreaSep 9, 20162 minHamming It Up In Smithfield, VirginiaWhen I think of Smithfield, Virginia, I can almost smell the aroma of dry cured ham on Christmas afternoons at Nana's house.
AndreaFeb 15, 20162 minMountain MommaDon’t get me wrong -- the Midwest was good to me. And I’m still an Indiana Hoosier, but Virginia is my home.
AndreaJul 16, 20151 minPicking Blueberries with the FamPicking blueberries is a fun family activity in the summer. Children appreciate food when they know where it comes from.
AndreaApr 22, 20152 minSplash into Geocache Earth day is the perfect time to highlight geocaching -- my family’s latest obsession. It's super easy!