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Hilton Head Island, SC

Monique — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:36:23 +0000

The girls and I traveled to Hilton Head Island, SC last summer and we had a blast. It was a quick weekend trip (Friday afternoon to Monday morning), but we saw a lot of sights and had a lot of fun. We even knocked on the door of my parent’s old vacation home in Sea [...]

Volcano Stove anyone?

Monique — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:21:38 +0000

I just heard about this on a yahoo group I belong to. It’s a Volcano II Collapsible Cook Stove , a portable stove that works with gas, charcoal, or wood. And it looks really, really neat. It’s got some excellent reviews on amazon.com too. At $110, it ain’t cheap, but if it lasts a long [...]

Family Time: #FREE Entrance Days in the National Parks on September 29th

Monique — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:01:00 +0000

According to the National Park Service, 264 of the 397 National Parks don’t charge an entrance fee. But for the ones that do, you can take your family to the park for free on September 29, 2012. There are all kinds of adventure to be found, so take the opportunity to spend some time with [...]

Campsite Jelly – Easy Peach Jam You Can Store In The Fridge Or Freezer

Monique — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:17:36 +0000

One of the things I love about traveling the country is roadside produce stands… I know that sounds crazy, but I’ve had some of the most amazing tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes, apples, strawberries and my all-time favorite, peaches. If you drive by a peach stand or even better a peach farm, and find yourself with a [...]

Unique Activities for Camping Trips

Monique — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:01:07 +0000

Planning a camping trip for the family or with a group of friends? After a few hours, retelling funny stories and staring at the campfire is going to get old. Engage in a couple of these fun, adventurous activities to make your next camping trip one to remember. Bird Watching You’ll need a quick eye [...]

The cost of not having life insurance is higher than the cost of having it

Monique — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:29:44 +0000

As a former insurance agent, I’ve had to deliver life insurance benefits. Meaning, my insured has passed away and I’m speaking with grieving family members and talking about money. Although, in the heat of the moment, they’ve said that they’d rather have their loved one back than have the money – and I don’t take [...]

Guest Post: Pin the Tail on the Donkey

Monique — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:33:45 +0000

I recently returned home from a birthday party I attended with my three year old. I enjoy attending kid birthday parties just to see how the children interact with one another. The conversations they come up with are amazing; so are some of the games they get to play. One game in particular I enjoy [...]

On the Road Again: 15 Tips for Saving your Money and Sanity While on the Road with Kids

Monique — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:33:17 +0000

Traveling with kids can be both a joy and a terror. Here are some tips to turn travel insanity into bliss: The girls playing at Myrtle Beach June 2012Plan ahead!One of the single most helpful things you can do to lower food costs is plan ahead for your meals and snacks. If you map [...]

What I’ve learned as a 40-year old going back to school

Monique — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:48:33 +0000

So, school is finally over! My first semester back to school since Courtney was a newborn. I learned many things about myself over the summer, trying to juggle our schedule and attend the fast-paced summer session. For those of you who don’t know, I’m taking Computer Applications Program classes so I can get a telecommuting [...]

#bookreview: 180 Devotions for the School Year

Monique — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:01:00 +0000

Book: Make It Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year Author: Sue Christian Publisher: Abingdon Press ISBN: 978-1-4267-4462-4 Pages/Price: $7.99 Category: Religious/Devotional About 180 Devotions for the School Year Make It Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year provides encouragement for each day of the school year. Each devotion features a short inspirational thought or [...]