What if one small act of kindness completely changed someone's day? From sharing a homemade treat and giving a heartfelt compliment to helping a neighbor or simply checking in on a friend, there are countless ways to spread a little happiness. National Do Something Nice Day on October 5th is the perfect opportunity to put kindness into action and remind the people around us how much they are appreciated. Whether you're celebrating with your family, friends, coworkers, or community, these simple …

We already know that we don't need a National Day to remind us how important our families are to us, but someone knew how special this day could actually be!  This little saying came to my mind as I was thinking of what I'd like to write about to celebrate this special day:  "A family who plays together, stays together" National Family Day, celebrated on September 28, is a wonderful reminder to slow down, put away the distractions, and spend meaningful time with the people who matter m …

You can always tell when fall is coming.. mornings are a little more crisp than what we have been used to, the dew on the grass takes a little longer to dry off, and the leaves are starting to show up on our lawns rather than just in the trees.  Fall always brings more yearning of comfort food to my mind, and comfort food can always be made in the crock pot!  Fall is my husband, Randy's, favorite time of year.  Not because of the things described above (he hates being cold) but be …

There are few desserts that capture the flavor of summer quite like a homemade peach pie. With its flaky, golden crust and sweet, juicy peach filling, peach pie is a all time favorite that brings together everything we love about summertime: fresh fruit, family traditions, warm memories, and a delicious dessert shared around the dining room table. On August 24th, National Peach Pie Day gives us the perfect reason to celebrate this classic American dessert and enjoy a slice—or two! A Slice …

Why do we all love s’mores so much?  Could it be the ooey gooey melty marshmallows or the warm melted chocolate bar?  For me, it’s both for sure, the more the merrier.  They are the real stars of the show, the graham crackers just hold it all together!  And they get their own National Day to boot, every year on August 10th! But there's also just something magical about gathering around that campfire as the sun sets, whether you’re camping or just having a ba …