Author: heavenstobetty

I am a licensed clinical psychologist using all my skills and education to work full-time as a stay at home mom, homeschooling my 3 kiddos. My husband is my best friend and an awesome dad to our kids! I started blogging when we lost our home & everything in it to the Camp Fire which struck Paradise, California on 11/08/18.

Rebranding – Feature Photo & Tagline Update

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Paradise California Camp Fire, Photography, Travel

Well everyone, we have officially succeeded in moving into our new home! I feel like we are starting a new chapter in our lives as a family, and I’m going to do a touch of rebranding to our blog. I’ve chosen a new feature photo that I took last week of a butterfly in our … Continue reading Rebranding – Feature Photo & Tagline Update

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Nostalgia

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Photography

This week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge comes from Amanda at Something to Ponder About. If you would like to participate please visit her site for the rules. These photo challenges are lots of fun! Here in the USA, we celebrated the 4th of July this past weekend. Holiday celebrations are always nostalgic for me. All … Continue reading Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Nostalgia

4th of July Soft Drinks

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Recipes

One of my kids’ favorite 4th of July traditions is making red, white and blue ice cubes to decorate a clear cup of 7-up. We don’t drink much soda in our house so 7-up on the 4th of July is a special treat. This beverage is very easy to make. Ingredients: Red GatoradeBlue Gatorade7-up or … Continue reading 4th of July Soft Drinks

St. John Island Frozen Lemonade Recipe

by heavenstobetty, posted in Recipes

Many years ago my husband and I went on vacation with my parents, my sister and her husband to the US Virgin Island of St. John. views from St. John We had a fabulous time and discovered an amazing little lemonade cafe near our rented villa. The recipe below is the best version I’ve managed … Continue reading St. John Island Frozen Lemonade Recipe