Friends, sometimes I choose to work with clients because I absolutely love the client. Other times I work with a client because I love the product and, like in this situation with Juicy Fruit, I have fond memories associated with them AND I know that my kids will think I’m the coolest mom on the planet because of…
Category Archives: Family
2014 Summer of Fun Bucket List
Hi friends! Sorry for the silence around here lately. My parents have been visiting and we have been busy wrapping up the last few weeks of school! Today is the first day of our summer vacation, which happens to be my most favorite time of the year! We’ve had an awesome first day…if today is…
5 Indoor Boredom Busters for Winter Days
A list of 5 indoor boredom busters for winter days! Wow… it’s bitter cold outside lately, isn’t it? Well, if you are lucky enough to be in the tropics, I guess it isn’t, but if you are one of the unfortunate people stuck in the winter wonderland part of the country, than you are probably…
Let’s Get Crafty! {Silhouette July Promotion and Giveaway}
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, UrbanWife. Thanks to all who entered! I’m a crafty girl wannabe. I have been that person who has an arsenal of scrapbook supplies, but never scrapbooks. I have paint brushes and ribbon and buttons and mason jars and whatever the hot new crafty thing is. The problem is…
Dr. Phil, Love and Expectations…Ramblings on Valentine’s Day
Did I ever tell you about the time ten years ago when my husband and I were invited to be on The Dr. Phil Show? I don’t think I have… Let me give you some back story first. When I was in high school, on Valentine’s Day every year, our school office would be overloaded…
Simplify in 2013 {A Rusted Chain Jewelry Giveaway!}
Happy New Year! What? I’m a week behind? The new year actually started last week? Oh, I know, but I’m counting today as my new year. You see, the kids went back to school today and I always feel like I can’t really get started with all my new year plans until they are out…
From Our Family to Yours…
Wishing you a season of joy, laughter, peace and love. The Doyle Family
2012 Holiday Fun for the Family List
This time of year is always overwhelming. I haven’t figured out a way for it not to be, yet. Don’t get me wrong though…I LOVE the holiday season! It’s the time of year where my mind starts racing and I think of tons of things I really want to do with the kids before it…
A Love Letter for 13 Years
There was a time in my life where I wrote prolific love letters… deep and meaningful words spoken from the heart. Then, after a failed first marriage, I came face to face with a box of letters I had written. Each page, raw, real and vulnerable, laid out there to remind me how exposed I…
Saying Goodbye to a Favorite
I’m sitting here in tears that won’t stop this morning, grieving the loss of a friend I never met. Meet Louise… a long time Dine & Dish blog reader and commenter. I found out this morning through a Google search that Louise recently passed away in her home, at the sprite age of 90. Louise…
