• Task # 5

    Task 5 All entries are optional Gee, I wonder what task # 5 this was?!? I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Exorcising Some Digital Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a lot like digital archaeology. You head into the archives expecting to dust off a few old tutorials, and you end up unearthing questionable life choices from seven years ago. Between the aggressively over-filtered photos and advice that has aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. But lately, I haven’t just been fighting my own cringey archives. I’ve been dealing with a full-on resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing absolute chaos behind the scenes, and frankly, its taste in content is terrible. If you’ve noticed things looking a little haunted around here, here is the proof: My 2026 Blog Refresh Plan I’m giving my archives a much-needed facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. If you want to boost your own site’s performance, updating old blog content is the ultimate secret weapon. Here is my step-by-step exorcism plan: Stick Around Please! Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While I’m cleaning house and banishing…

  • Peanut Butter and Whine Fans

    Peanut Butter and Whine Fans All entries are optional   Wonder what this giveaway was for?? Any thoughts? Me either. I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Exorcising Some Digital Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a lot like digital archaeology. You head into the archives expecting to dust off a few old tutorials, and you end up unearthing questionable life choices from seven years ago. Between the aggressively over-filtered photos and advice that has aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. But lately, I haven’t just been fighting my own cringey archives. I’ve been dealing with a full-on resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing absolute chaos behind the scenes, and frankly, its taste in content is terrible. If you’ve noticed things looking a little haunted around here, here is the proof: My 2026 Blog Refresh Plan I’m giving my archives a much-needed facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. If you want to boost your own site’s performance, updating old blog content is the ultimate secret weapon. Here is my step-by-step exorcism plan: Stick Around Please! Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While…

  • OZ The Great and Powerful, Hansel & Gretel and Jack Reacher!!

    Wooo hoooo!!  A nice weekend to sit back and relax with Redbox rentals!! So we are relaxing allllll weekend long!!!  Here is what we will be watching!!     Have you seen any of these?  They all look so good!!     If you’ve never used Redbox before. NOW is the time!! Follow this link and you’ll get your second rental free!  Each rental is only $1.20!!  Even for the newest releases!!    You can even reserve your rentals on line and it literally takes a minute to pick up.     Disclosure I received complimentary products for the purpose of my review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions are mine and 100% honest. I have not been influenced in any way. I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Exorcising Some Digital Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a lot like digital archaeology. You head into the archives expecting to dust off a few old tutorials, and you end up unearthing questionable life choices from seven years ago. Between the aggressively over-filtered photos and advice that has aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. But lately, I haven’t just been fighting my own cringey archives. I’ve been dealing with…

  • The Single Mom’s Tips for Finding Housing

      If you’re a single mom, your state may have several grant opportunities that you’re not even aware of. If you’ve dreamt of living in a better place in a safer neighborhood for your kids, your dreams may not be as far off as you think they are. It can be difficult to imagine making a drastic change, but federal and local aid is often available to help you meet the needs of your family, so you and your kids can be thriving instead of just surviving. Here are a few things to consider as you’re working toward getting better housing for your family. Grants In addition to federal and state grants, many nonprofits also offer assistance for single moms. Federal grants are for individuals who live anywhere in the U.S. and state grants are restricted to individuals who live in a particular state. There are other non-government programs, such as Habitat for Humanity or other local organizations that also assist single moms to provide safe, affordable housing. Community Before you make a decision on a house to buy, it’s important to consider several factors as you’re narrowing down the areas in which you’d like to live. Consider what school district…