Holiday

Halloween Costumes :: 3 Ways To Save As the air turns crisp, okay not "crisp," but a little less hot and the pumpkin spice everything fills the air, shelves and headlines, that can mean only one thing, it is almost Fall and Halloween is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about costumes. Are you looking for some easy for yourself ideas? Suggestions for costumes for the family? Or maybe you are just hoping to find an option that fits your budget. Here are some other ideas for finding affordable, fun costumes:  Shop Secondhand or Consignment  I stumbled upon affordable, new in packaging, costumes at a children’s resale shop. I originally went to Once Upon a Child in...

When Should I Schedule Holiday Photo Sessions? When should you schedule your holiday portraits? Well, the truth of the matter is you should consider scheduling your session NOW! Doing so will help you to avoid a lot of stress later! Scheduling now allows you ample time to coordinate everyone's outfits, schedule hair and makeup if needed and get everyone's calendars aligned to have the date protected. Plus, everywhere you go, the cutest fall clothing is being displayed! So, while you're getting those schools supplies, take a minute to look at the latest fall fashions and grab coordinating items for the family! Fall calendars fill up fast for your family and those that you may require services from. And if your family is...

Enjoying The Fourth Of July The days are long and warm. The kids are full of energy. Everyone is wearing red, white, and blue. Delicious smells are coming from grills. The sunsets are magical and colorful. The fireworks are lighting up the sky. People everywhere are happy. It’s America’s Birthday!! This week, we’ll discuss the history of the United States and how we came to be a country. How the founding fathers knit a country full of different cultures together to make America what it is. We’ll go into detail about each state as it joined the US. The good and bad of everything. How our particular culture helped shape the US into the US and why it’s not discussed openly. We’ll...

Happy Father’s Day To My Dad Happy Father’s Day! It’s time to celebrate the dads. These are the first men we ever love. They show us love, how we deserve to be treated, and they showed us the world. I would like to talk about my father: Dr. William E. McHenry. His other name is “Pawpaw” to the boys. My dad is from LouAnn, Arkansas. He comes from a wonderful God-fearing family. My dad recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering mentorship. But I think he’s more proud of being a dad and grandfather. My father is my hero. He is the most amazing man in my life. My dad is one of the happiest, patience, and...

Who doesn’t love no-bake, easy and quick recipes? I love to be on theme when it comes to the holidays, but I don’t want to spend my entire time in the kitchen whipping up tasty treats. Below are a few of my family’s favorite Easter treats that are easy and best of all – no baking required. Butterscotch Haystacks – These cute little nests are the perfect dessert. Crunchy and Creamy! Oreo Bark – This is a festive Easter treat that takes minutes to prepare. Just mix together almond bark, spring-colored M&Ms, Oreos, and sprinkles. Delicious Dirt Cake – A super simple layered, no baking required cake. Prep time is only 10 minutes! Peep Pretzels – These white chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, decorated with...