For my family Summer has always been a season where the simplest moments seem to become the memories my family talks about the most. It doesn’t always mean taking a big vacation or even doing an expensive activity to make a day special. For my family it is sitting outside in the backyard, sharing snacks, talking with family, and enjoying the extra time together that makes summer feel special. When I started putting together our Summer Gift Guide, I knew wanted to include ideas that were more than just something to buy and wrap. I wanted to focus on gifts that encourage families to slow down, spend time together, and…

For my family weeknights don’t need to be complicated to feel special. When watching movies in my home the best kind of movie night is the one where nothing is planned except slowing down, getting comfortable, and letting the world wait a little while as we shut out the world. Welcome to our Soft Summer Movie Night As we prepare to watch a movie this evening you should think of soft lighting, a comfy blanket and you might want to get more than one blanket because sometimes people like to take mine, and then we should sit down with a quiet kind of joy and breath in the night air…

Charlie and Davd are avid Coffee drinkers which I will drink as well but I also like Hot Tea which neither of them are to crazy about. I like to have tea Bags on hand at all time to make Hot Tea with which I even drink in the Summer sometimes if I’m not feeling well. I found Lipton Sweet Tea Pods for my Coffee Pot but the last couple times we went to the store I couldn’t find this tea anywhere. Then I found Louisiana Sweet Tea Pods which I decided I would use in My Coffee Maker — Here’s My Honest Review For me there is something comforting…