August 1st finds us in month 5 of our altered life due to the current Covid -19 pandemic and who would have ever thought we would be at this point? I guess our new normal is just that – the new normal. One thing that Continue reading →
Masks Up for School Drive
I absolutely love it when an idea comes together and I have been so fortunate to have teamed up with a couple of other wonderful and like minded women here in our neighborhood to do some fundraising for local organizations. If you remember we held Continue reading →
When Bone Tired Is A Good Thing
Bone tired. You have to know what that is like, right? When you just don’t think you can take another step? I know that turning 60 last week might have had an effect on me but Saturday I was bone tired. It was a good Continue reading →
Reverse Advent Calendar
Advent is already here and I have seen a lot of great ideas of how to prepare for this season of expectancy. I decided to repost this post that I initially shared last year. It has been a really great practice for me and you Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Continuing to Make a Difference in 2019
2019 has arrived and if you are like me you are happy to say hello to a brand spanking new year. Chris and I don’t do a big blow out party or stay up super late on New Year’s Eve but I get excited about Continue reading →
Using Apps for Good – Great Use for Amazon Prime Now
Sometimes technology gets a bad rap. Social media can be turned into a negative thing but there are times when it serves a greater good. I ran across an amazing video on Facebook that really made me stop and think about how we use technology. Continue reading →
Delivering Thanks to Those Who Deliver
Last year I started a new tradition thanks to my pal, Val, who blogs at Corn Beans Pigs and Kids. Val and I have a lot in common and we first met as part of the North Iowa Bloggers group. I have a huge Continue reading →
Helping Others Through Comments for a Cause
Comments for a Cause. January 2018. How can it be ? Comments for a Cause is going to kick the new year off in the right way but first before I do the big reveal let’s recap what December’s cause was. I was thrilled to Continue reading →
Giving Parents Peace of Mind — December Comments for a Cause
Comments for a Cause rolls on and on and on. It’s hard to believe that Chris and I have been doing this charitable highlight and donation thing since April 2011 on It’s Just Life. I can not say it often enough. This is THE best thing Continue reading →
Canstruction Houston Style
If you have followed me for any length of time you know that I love when folks give back. I love when companies and organizations give above and beyond . This past week Chris and I were in Houston for a company board meeting. One Continue reading →