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It’s Not Worth It- Don’t Drive Distracted

April 8, 2018 By Laurie Bostwick

Our precious 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, was killed almost one year ago in a completely preventable car crash that involved distracted driving. While there was more to this particular crash than simply being distracted, being distracted could have been a factor. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I want to share with you a paper that my 14-year-old daughter, Mary, wrote for her college dual enrollment class on texting while driving. She had wanted to focus on distracted driving, but statistics for such a broad topic are not readily available. Texting is usually seen as the ...

5 Easy Ways to Fill Your Home With God’s Word

October 23, 2017 By Laurie Bostwick

God’s words set my heart free! But they also helped me to turn that guilt into creativity. I realized that while I may not have a 1-hour chunk of time to set aside for un-distracted devotions, I could still fill my home with God’s Word. A huge thank you to Bridget, Misty, and Rosilind for…

7 Cost Increases to Prepare For Before Retirement

October 12, 2017 By Guest Post

Retirement is something we all need to prepare for and plan out. We also tend to stress over this more than nearly any other future event. We ask ourselves questions like, “Will I have enough money? What will happen if I outlive my money? What will the economy be like? Will I have Social Security?…

Make Your Own Recipe Binder

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Sponsored #WhatMonthlyPain #CollectiveBias My youngest daughter, Mary, is my biggest cheerleader. She has the most level head of any teenager I know. She’s smart, caring, loving, attentive, and a true joy to be around. For example, last month…

Gift Basket for the New Sewing Enthusiast

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StickItToLint #CollectiveBias Growing up, my Mom did a lot of sewing. She made dresses for herself, my Gram, and me. I loved to watch that simple piece of fabric turn into a beautiful dress just for me! I did…

Easy DIY Purse Organization

Special thanks to Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser for sponsoring this post on DIY purse organization! All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walgreens #CollectiveBias Ever since my youngest outgrew the diaper bag stage, I’ve been on the hunt for the best way to carry my needful items. Anyone else miss diaper bags and strollers?! Easy DIY…

(ad) Enjoy Your Holiday Party With Prep-Ahead Foods

This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. #LoveThisHolidayTwist #CollectiveBias The holidays are upon us! This is the time of year that is filled with parties, potlucks, gatherings, food, and fun. As…

12 Tips to Make Your Home Guest-Ready

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateClean #CollectiveBias 12 Tips to Make Your Home Guest- Ready This year has afforded me some opportunities to travel. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every trip that I have taken, whether it was to visit friends &…

Soda Bar and Taco Dip- Game Day Greats

Take your next party up a notch and offer your guests a soda bar. Mix & match to create a unique soft drink. Add Taco Dip and crackers and you have an easy and fun game day party! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine…

Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes

Freshly picked strawberries are a treat in and of themselves. Even the sweet scent of a strawberry field is enough to make your mouth water. The juicy strawberry is a popular fruit in many recipes from pies and cheesecakes to dips and smoothies. Strawberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in various ways when…

RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RITZpiration #CollectiveBias My all time favorite dessert is salted caramel cheesecakes. My all time favorite cracker is RITZ. For today’s post, I’m combining the two into a quick, easy to make dessert! RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes: Whoever…

Your low carb diet doesn't mean that you can't have crispy chicken tenders! Give these tenders a try the next time you're craving fried chicken!

Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders

These low carb crispy chicken tenders are so easy to make and yummy to eat! Just because you are eating a low carb diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy crispy chicken tenders. These chicken tenders fit perfectly into your low carb diet. The bonus is that they are easy to make! Low Carb Crispy Chicken…