As a freelance Blogger and Content Creator, at this time of year, my mind is full of financial jargon because I prep my tax paperwork to bring to our accountant. While taxes and tax season can be stressful, I was happy to recently learn that April is National Financial Literacy Month. I’ve got three free resources to share today that will help us make solid financial decisions that our future selves will thank us for.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac shares 3 handy books to welcome Spring Gardening
Earlier this week, I found myself covering my plants due to a freeze warning in our area. I knew it was coming because I’d been reading the 2025 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which states our last freeze date is April 15, 2025. If you’re ready to welcome spring gardening, read about The Old Farmer’s Almanac's three handy gardening books.
Spring Gardening Has Arrived!
No Spoiler Review of Audrey’s Children in theaters on March 28th
Talking about sick children with cancer isn’t a topic I normally cover here on my blog, but watching and reviewing films is. Today, those two topics collide as I share my no-spoiler review of Audrey’s Children, a biopic film that takes on children’s cancer in 1969. Since this is a no-spoiler review, I won’t go into much detail about the children, but please stop reading here if this topic is upsetting.
Audrey's Children in Theaters March 28th
As we get ready to welcome spring and the fun celebrations of the season, I’m reminded again of how often cocktails and mocktails are a part of these annual gatherings. I was delighted to have the opportunity to review a new book, Cocktails Southern Style by Belinda Smith-Sullivan, and share her Southern Mule Recipe with you today.
Welcome Spring $100 Amazon or PayPal eGift Card Giveaway
I'm back from a little unexpected spring break (hello spring allergies), to join in with some fab bloggers to welcome spring with an awesome giveaway! Winners can select a $100 Amazon or PayPal eGift Card. How cool is that? Join us in celebrating all things spring.
Welcome Spring!
The awards season for 2025 wraps up this Sunday, March 2, 2025 with the airing of the 97th Academy Awards. It’s a long-standing tradition for my husband and I to tune in for this event. We’ve been watching the awards together since the early 90’s and consider it a fun date night.
The 97th Academy Awards: How and When To Watch:
Much of the country is still dealing with the last winter storm that had us using terms like “polar vortex” and “record-breaking snowfall”, but for those of us who garden, we’re counting down the days until spring arrives! If you dream of growing flowers by the armful like me, today’s book review for The Cut Flower Handbook by Lisa Mason Ziegler is for you.