By Ashley McIlwain Having grown up in Central Pennsylvania, I am a country girl at heart. While living there, I didn’t always appreciate the small town environment, in fact, I downright hated it, but now that I live in the crazy, chaotic, and crowded Southern California, I can look back with clarity and admiration for
By Carol McIlwain Ahhhh……..Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to the one you love, usually involving chocolate. What started out as a simple gesture has morphed into an event of gigantic proportions: lavish cards, expensive gifts, and destination celebrations. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those are all great ways to celebrate, but not always practical. A
By Loryn Purvis I learned early on in my marriage that a well-fed husband is a happy husband. If I have some important news I need to deliver to BJ, or when there is a serious decision we need to make together, things always go more smoothly when we both have a full belly. I
