Author: Josie

I decided to take the kids to church on Easter because we haven’t been to church in about 5 weeks. My husband and I had a lot going on with work, and he has been traveling a lot more than usual. So, our Sundays have become the days where we have been relaxing and preparing […]

I like to tackle a thorough cleaning of my house during the middle of winter. In the spring, there is way too much to do outdoors. In the middle of January, the temperature in Lee’s Summit is typically in the teens. Because of the freezing cold weather and snow, I am typically kept inside for […]

The summers in Birmingham are long, hot and humid. We expect temperatures in the mid nineties and typically run the air conditioner for at least six months. Unfortunately, the cooling system isn’t sufficient to provide ideal comfort. The excessive amount of moisture in the air makes the house feel hot and muggy. It can be […]

Because of the weather extremes in South Bend, Indiana, a tightly sealed home is a priority. We switch between relying on the furnace and the air conditioner just about all year round. The outdoor temperature drops down into the negative readings during the winter and soars in the mid to high eighties during the summer. […]

My friends and I live on the west side, and the beach in Jacksonville is about 45 minutes away. I don’t go to the beach every day because I hate to drive. There’s usually traffic and it’s hard to find a place to park. One of my friends said that she was going to go […]