“This content is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Community Outreach programs, but views and thoughts are my own.” My current town is legitimately a small town. Everyone pretty much knows everyone. Locals support local businesses and community events. While the town I grew up in is not anywhere near as small as the […]
Thoughts by Emily
Reasons to Love a Small Town
“This content is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Community Outreach programs, but views and thoughts are my own.” Learn why I’m proud of my town and reasons to love a small town. This week is the one year anniversary of my move to Newcastle – a small town nestled in the foothills of […]
Protect Endangered Animals with Barbara’s Wild Rewards
Are you an animal lover like me? I find animals so grand and beautiful, and unique and fascinating. I could sit and watch animals in their surroundings, for hours. I recently went on a Safari and I was in heaven! It doesn’t even take an exotic animal to get me excited. This past Spring, my […]
Finding Zen in a Cup of Mint Tea
As the summer is winding down and a new school year is about to begin, I’ve spent a lot of time feeling overwhelmed. It’s summer, so I should be having fun and living it up, right? Between selling a house and buying a new one, and moving to a new area and school, there have […]
Sinus and Allergy Help from my Online Doctor at Amwell
Some days I feel like getting old just stinks. With age and time I have developed serious allergies! I managed to live 30 years without a single sniffle or itch due to allergies, then they hit me with full force. During this past spring I begged my doctor for an allergy shot, which did wonders […]
Getting Cozy with Starbucks Hot Cocoa K-Cup Pods
“This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review.” There is one thing you all may not know about me, and that is that I am a wimp when it comes to the cold. Just ask my husband! He […]
Zap the Cold with Zicam®
You all know that feeling – at our house we call it Porcupine Nose. It’s that sudden awareness that a cold is about to rear its ugly head. You get either that little tickle in the back of your throat, or that burning at the back of the nose, or maybe just a few sneezes. […]
Back to Jumping with the Aid of Poise Impressa
It’s true, we’re not in Kindergarten anymore, even though it may feel like it at times. I enjoy playing with my kids, and sometimes acting like a kid. However, just like it was mighty embarrassing to the kids who peed their pants in Kindergarten, it’s even more embarrassing for us adults. I’m going to show […]
Season of Giving: Sharing With the Women Who Inspire Me
One of my favorite things about Christmastime is that people everywhere seem to be in the spirit of giving and gratitude. I think that it’s also a great time to reflect on the year and remember the people who have inspired and helped you through it. Some blog sponsors sent me a box of samples featuring some […]
Easy and Affordable Online Doctor Visits
Let’s face it, most of us either don’t have the time to sit and wait in a doctor’s office for a couple of hours. We do it when we have to, but it really eats into our day. Nevermind if we have to take each of our kids with us to the doctor (for themselves […]