It’s been a few years since I’ve been able to call my dad and tell him Happy Father’s Day — but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still with me every single day.

Jean Marie Blavier was a shining light in our family — full of music, stories, stubbornness (I …

Growing up on and around military bases, holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day weren’t just days on the calendar — they were events, traditions, and moments of community pride. No matter how small the base, there was always something going on. I especially loved …

Let’s talk about one of life’s greatest joys: cheese — and yes, there's a whole day to celebrate it!

My sister hosts a potluck just for cheese dishes (how brilliant is that?), and it got me thinking about what I’d bring. Immediately, my mind went to a family favorite …

Memorial Day: Honoring Heroes, Chasing Hot Dogs, and Celebrating Home 🇺🇸

Memorial Day means different things to different people. For some, it’s the official kickoff to summer. For others, it’s a day of deep remembrance. For me? It’s a little of both—with a side of barbecue sauce and a dog …

Memorial Day is a time to gather, laugh, remember, and eat—preferably outside, under a flag, with a breeze and a cold drink in hand. Whether you're headed to the lake, hosting in the backyard, or showing up to a friend's cookout, this easy Memorial Day menu keeps things …

Happy Mother’s Day: Homes, Hugs, and the Woman Who Made It All Possible

Mother’s Day is here — a time to honor the women who raised us, guided us, and probably taught us how to properly fold a fitted sheet (or at least tried). Whether your mom was the queen …

Have a blessed and Happy Easter!

Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays—partly because of chocolate, mostly because of faith, and just a little bit because of the inevitable Easter mishaps. If you've ever found a long-lost Easter egg weeks after the hunt (trust me, it's …

House hunting can feel a lot like an Easter egg hunt—some homes are right out in the open, while others take a little extra effort to find. The best homes aren’t always the most obvious ones, so knowing what to look for can help you discover a hidden gem …

Feeling Lucky? Finding Your Real Estate Pot of Gold (With a Little St. Paddy’s Day Flair)

I recently found myself trying on St. Patrick's Day headbands—yes, those flashy, glittery ones with bouncing shamrocks on springs. One made me look like a leprechaun who’d been through a windstorm, and …

Springing Forward… Into Confusion (And Maybe Your Dream Home?)

Ah, Daylight Saving Time. That wonderful time of year when we collectively lose an hour of sleep, triple-check every clock in the house, and spend the next week feeling like we've just stepped off a red-eye flight from chaos. This …