The following are rules George Washington placed before himself at the age of 14 years. Determined to the best, Washington learned lessons of etiquette from family, teachers, and books. These are 5 simple rules of table manners from his 110 rules on civility and decent behavior. "Good manners ... READ the POST
The Best Cheesy Beef Empanada Recipe
With 5 hungry children, my mom is naturally a master chef! Growing up, every meal was divine! Mom always elevated the normal family dishes into extravagant delights. Some evenings, she made even more special! Those nights, mom treated the family with a dish that everyone knew took mom many hours to ... READ the POST
5 Etiquette Rules from 14-Year-Old George Washington
14 Year Old Olivia The memories I have of 14-year-old Olivia are not always my fondest memories. As an 8th grader in the early 2000s, my style was off the charts! One of my favorite outfits was my orange basketball shorts, with my orange basketball shirt, and my obnoxious orange basketball ... READ the POST
Making a Home on a Military Budget!
Your first home will always be a special intimate place filled with so much laughter and smiles! As a military family, the home will be wherever the Good Lord and the Marine Corps send us. This is exciting but also nerve-racking! Decorating your first home always has its challenges whether you're on ... READ the POST
Family Traditions: Our first 4th of July
Happy Independence Day from the Buchmann's! This year, Alex and I started new traditions for our little family. Similar to many Americans, we eagerly set out for a beach day with the traditional finale of fireworks. A Patriotic Breakfast In the morning we began our day with a ... READ the POST
Gin, Tonic, and Top Gear ~ Four Recipes
Recently, I have stepped up my wife game! What I mean by that is I've recently become obsessed with a new TV series, and Alex couldn't be more pleased with my choice!!! . . . We are now a family of two that is absolutely obsessed with Top Gear and their new Amazon show, The Grand Tour!! Naturally, I ... READ the POST