Lyndsi Ouellette

Spring is here and you know what that means: longer days, blooming flowers, seasonal allergies and baseball! I’m not just talking about the major leagues, either. Spring is prime time for little league, High School ball, neighborhood games and practicing plays in the backyard past sundown.

Blackstone grills are one of the best-selling grills in the USA and it’s easy to see why. They are reliable, built to last, come with stellar customer service and, of course, they bring friends and family together every time they’re fired up. If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable gas griddle with enough room to cook everything from a couple of cheeseburgers to an entire Teppanyaki feast, I implore you to look into all of Blackstone’s options.

Whether you have a green thumb, a brown thumb or something in between succulents make for a charming and surprisingly easy-to-maintain addition to any indoor decor out an outdoor garden. If you’re jonesing for a bit of greenery ahead of spring right about now these essential succulent supplies will scratch that itch in no time.

You don't have to waste time sweeping and mopping your floors all the time when you have a reliable vacuum/mop combo on your side. With well over 20,000 reviews and a solid 4.5-star rating on Amazon, this surprisingly affordable, lightweight and cordless vacmop is just begging to be a part of your cleaning routine.

It's near impossible to ignore all of the chocolate and candy displays out there right now with Valentine's Day right around the corner but that doesn't mean you have to give in to their hefty price tags. Creating your own candy at home is incredibly easy once you know where to start and incredibly rewarding once you wow your loved ones with homemade sweet treats.

We’re officially in the thick of winter now, folks, and if your current bedding leaves something to be desired in the warmth department it’s probably time for a nice, toasty upgrade. From flannel sheets to heated blankets, down comforters to shaggy duvets and everything in-between Amazon has some of the hottest best-selling winter bedding to keep you warm and cozy despite the dropping temps.

Although some people may feel a bit strange about keeping a supply of certain items in the house “just in case”, it’s always better to be over-prepared than under and, believe me, you do not want to find out for yourself the hard way. In the event of a blackout, you need a reliable supply kit to get you by without power, and included below are just a few essentials to start with.

Speaking as a devout Golden Girls fan, I was heartbroken to learn of Ms. White’s passing just before the new year but also found great comfort in knowing that everyone’s four favorite mature women from Miami were back together again, sharing laughs and memories over sloe gin fizzes and cheesecake.

In a world dominated by technology, there’s still something to be said for good old-fashioned notebooks and calendars that won’t die on you. There’s just something so empowering about using your favorite writing implement to physically cross an item off your to-do list. Whether you're looking to get more organized, keep your family on-task or need a little something to stay happy and inspired every day there's a perfect planner or calendar out there for you.

Last thing we all knew we were just trying to make it through 2020 and now, BAM! It’s Christmas 2021. Luckily there are still some awesome last-minute gifts out there that will arrive on time so no one has to know that you procrastinated (or forgot about them).