Lifestyle

I have always played video games. In our family, my two sisters and I were sandwiched between boy cousins with just a few other girls dotted in. Playdates with cousins involved hiding in the cupboard under the stairs playing...

Have you seen those signs in home décor stores that say, “Our Love is Deployment Strong” or “In this house, we do deployments”? I own a sign or two like those. I do not just own those signs because...

Self-esteem and body image are difficult at any age. As I approach my mid-thirties, though, I am learning and growing at a rate previously unimaginable. I truly feel like I am maturing and learning to love previously “unlovable” parts...

Well, winter is setting in and we've finally got something nearly done! Last you heard, we had a deck in the works and that was about it. We had hoped to have things done sooner as we had family...

Ingredients Seasoning Mixture 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper (I use coarsely ground) Pork 3-5 pounds boneless sirloin pork roast or pork...

Have you ever had an idea that kept expanding despite knowing that, eventually, you needed to stop coming up with more ideas? It’s only the beginning of July, and the Lerums are going absolutely nuts. A previous blog post discussed...

Social media is such a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s helped me connect with friends, new and old. I love staying in touch with friends and family and all the funny memes people share. I’ve learned a...

Fall makes me want to bring baking back.  Something about the crisp air, fall colors, the smell of a pumpkin spice candle, and a comfy hoodie make me want to heat up the oven.  And from the number of...

Each month our contributor team will be sharing our favorite reads.  We'll talk about some of the books we love and what we are excited to read this month.  We'll share everything from novels to kids books to magazines. ...

I very clearly remember the day my son was fired by his piano teacher. “Carrie, Luke doesn’t practice and he told me he wants to run instead of play the piano. I think it’s time to call it quits....