Black and White with a Pop of Color

This week’s fashion post is going to take a look at a basic yet fun outfit. In the picture above I am wearing an Old Navy white tee, Sperry flip flops, and a Macy’s brand pair of black lace shorts. My favorite piece of the puzzle however is the pop of color added by myContinue reading “Black and White with a Pop of Color”

How to Pack For an International Flight

I met my husband in 2007 and I have traveled every summer (and one Christmas) since to his hometown in England. As we embark on journey #9 to England I decided to share with you some things I’ve learned about packing for a two week journey overseas. First off, I wish I had taken adviceContinue reading “How to Pack For an International Flight”

A Book Review: I’ll Give You the Sun

The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences.  Title: I’ll Give You the Sun Author: Jandy Nelson Publisher: Dial Books Copyright Date: 2014 The Sweetwine family is full ofContinue reading “A Book Review: I’ll Give You the Sun”

Five Minute Friday Link-up

I am taking a new step in this whole world of blogging. For about a month I’ve been researching link-ups and how they are valuable in growing your blogging community. Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and beginContinue reading “Five Minute Friday Link-up”

A Book Review: Prescription for Ratings: The Contestants

One of my first unique opportunities from blogging arrived earlier this month. I took part in a review of a short story that is being released today in the Amazon store. My role in this was reading the story before its release date and creating a review to be shared via Amazon and other bookContinue reading “A Book Review: Prescription for Ratings: The Contestants”

My Garden in the Making (Part 2)

As mentioned previously in my post, My Garden in the Making (Part 1), the building of my garden took a bit of a hiatus during the rains and floods of the past couple of weeks. We dug the garden and began working on the fencing to keep out critters, but the storms kicked up and ourContinue reading “My Garden in the Making (Part 2)”

Laptop Bag

As you know I am in major packing mode as the date for our family departure nears. This year I will be tagging along my new laptop on the adventure and I’m looking for some ideas on a handy and cute bag to purchase that will keep my laptop safe and secure during the journey.Continue reading “Laptop Bag”

Countdown to England

Life has been extremely busy lately. That’s the thing about summer. It goes more quickly each year. In May I envisioned these summer days to be spent on the porch, drinking coffee, reading and blogging away to my heart’s content. In reality I’m facing a pretty busy schedule similar to the August-May one that I’mContinue reading “Countdown to England”

Father’s Day and a Ninety Year Old Birthday Party

What a special weekend! It’s not every year that you get to spend an entire weekend celebrating Father’s Day and a 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. This year is special for our family. My great-grandmother turned 90 on Father’s Day. We orchestrated a family cookout/pool party in honor of great-grandma. It was such aContinue reading “Father’s Day and a Ninety Year Old Birthday Party”