THE JOURNAL

Life changed a *wee bit* when our eldest son, Jackson, started to drive. And by *wee bit*, I mean… LIFE CHANGED DRAMATICALLY! We are so proud of Jackson, who he is, what he does, his values… however, whenever he gets behind the wheel, I can’t help but see a 5-year-old little boy and I wonder […]

As summer draws to a close here in the North Augusta, SC area, it is time to start organizing and getting ready for the new school year. We don’t shy away from DIY projects in the Cooper household (actually, we embrace them…. with both arms…. in a really big bear hug….!)! Brenna and I thought […]

Ready to do some shopping? There is the sweetest shop that has moved in below the Mary Beth’s Photography studio in North Augusta, High Cotton Downtown. This shop has the MOST ADORABLE gifts, clothes, jewelry, glassware and EVEN honey from our area. You really can find anything you need for the best gifts to celebrate […]

Oh the grocery store! I love being able to walk up and down the aisles and find inspiration for meals for my family. I love looking through my coupons and seeing if I can find the best deal in the store…. and then I wake up from my dream and realize that I barely have […]

Aren’t we all looking for financial peace? Brett and I are always looking for ways to budget, save, budget, save and have fun. Sometimes I feel as though we are really good at sticking to our budget and other times I feel as though we are really good at having fun, but not really focusing […]