erin phillips

Today is a big day for me, it was 5 years ago that I closed on my very first home. 5 years and I haven't burned it down yet - I have flooded it, started it on fire (major oops), painted, repainted, demo'd - It's been puked on and chewed up by the dogs -  I have mowed and cleaned tirelessly...BUT its all mine.

Fourth Of July is one of those holidays that has just not been the same since I left home.  I used to spend the 4th with my cousins at the farm – which is on the lake.  I have such fond memories of my cousin shooting bottle rockets at chickens – running after those parachute fireworks and getting them, even if they were in the lake – scaring animals – swimming and playing in the water… I miss

I have had the privilege to work for XL Country at the Headwaters Country Jam since the very first day of year one.  I have been there, played in the dirt, met amazing people, seen incredible live music ect.. but you wanna know my favorite part of Country Jam?

It's been all over the news - Minot, North Dakota is under water. Minot is about an hour and a half away from where I grew up on my family farm, and it's hard to watch from afar as this disaster takes over the area. Facebook, gotta love it - but it also brings you face to face with issues your family and friends are dealing with. Everything from I bet my home is gone, to helping walk doggies kep

The Food Pyramid has been revamped by the USDA.  Is this something you even pay attention to?  What do you think of the new "pyramid"? ~Erin The food pyramid, which since 1992 has demonstrated the proper amount of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat a person should consume per day, is no more...

Here's another example of a guy going all out to propose! There's been a ton of these lately, which is your favorite? ~Erin Any guy who wants to make a grand marriage proposal to his girlfriend can take her to a ballgame and have the scoreboard operator flash his declaration of eternal love for all to see.

Here's an interesting article about the recent Arnold/Maria saga - and the views people have on Adultery. It’s a good thing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s recent philandering came to light after he left office because it would have severely hindered his chances at getting re-elected governor of California.

The mall is the place to be in June! The Gallatin Valley Mall Merchants are proud to present Royal West Amusements & Inland Empire Shows Carnival June 9 - June 12. Thursday and Friday the fun starts at 4:00PM. On Saturday and Sunday the Carnival opens early at 12:00PM. It’s summer break so come enjoy the rides and entertainment with your family!

I was talking the other day to my physical therapist about being on time.  I see him three times a week and he is NEVER late to start my appointment.  Never.  I was telling him how great it was because I see him during my work day, and it's important to me to get back in a timely fashion.  He said that he actually gets physically uncomfortable when he is even close to late.  He said he gets i

I openly admit it, I am a country girl at heart!  One legendary country tune by Tim McGraw is “My Next 30 Years”, where he talks about what he wants to accomplish after turning 3o.  Today is my 30th’s Birthday – so here’s my own personal version…

I love this!  You have got to see the video! Dozer, a three year-old golden doodle, ran most of the Maryland Half Marathon last week. Unbeknownst to his owners, Dozer broke free of his electric fence and joined up with the road race when its participants ran past his front yard — which sat at about the five mile mark of the half marathon...

I bought my house close to 5 years ago, and it’s needed a lot of fixing up.  I am chipping away at it one piece at a time, and last night was a MAJOR deal for me.  I HAVE A GARAGE DOOR OPENER!  Now, I know this may seem petty to some, but think of it – every day at least twice a day you are out in the weather opening and closing your garage door...