Kmart WWE Sweepstakes #WWEKmart Sometimes I wonder if my twin boys will grow up to be wrestlers. Not the professional kind I’m sure, but I could see them getting into wrestling in school or something. When it’s time to get into pajamas, the twins take the barechested opportunity to get a little wrestling in […]
Can Antidepressants Make a Person Nice?
Tonight I would like to discuss something that some people may consider taboo – antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, and can antidepressants make a person nice? I wouldn’t exactly say that I was raised with a lot of patience or tolerance for depression. I grew up in a very stable family. It is my belief that […]
6 Month Supply of Reynolds Products Giveaway + Vote for Emily in the #ReynoldsRealMoms Contest!
I know many of you were so excited for the chance to win a 6 month supply of Reynolds products. Well, I have excellent news! I get to give away ANOTHER 6 month supply of Reynolds products to one of YOU! That’s right – one of you will be enjoying the fantastic products such as […]
National PB&J Day with PB&J No Bake Thumbprint Cookies
There is nothing quite like a good ol’ peanut butter and jelly sandwich to fill the belly and warm the soul of many children (and adults). While there are many ways to eat a PB&J sandwich, my kids like it best the traditional way – two slices of bread with a layer of peanut butter […]
Skylanders Giants Easter Basket Giveaway (Valued $254)
Skylanders and Skylanders Giants have taken the gaming world by storm. As I have told you before, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure is the number 1 selling game and highest selling action figure in the country – beating out brands like Star Wars and Batman. I know the game has been very popular among my family! My […]
Quick and Easy Meal Solutions for Families #MealsTogether
Dinnertime planning and prep can be a stresser in the life of a busy mom. However, I think that mealtime with the family can be very rewarding and also important for cultivating those familial relationships. It’s getting dinner on the table that is sometimes the hard part. Other times, the hard part may be getting […]
Chat About Every Day Healthy Choices #HealthyChoices Twitter Party
I feel it is my constant endeavor to strive for a healthier lifestyle. I don’t always succeed, but I figure if I always come back to it, or constantly make efforts then I am at least headed in the right direction. Some weeks I may be two steps forward and one step back, but I’m […]
Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Since the commercial part of Easter has to do with Easter Bunnies and their favorite food, carrots, I thought I would share my favorite Carrot Cake recipe! How many of you like to serve carrot cake on Easter? When I was a child, I balked at the idea of putting shredded carrots in a cake! […]
Empty Tomb Rolls for Easter Sunday
With Easter just a week away, I want to give you a really fun a tasty recipe to wow everyone! I shared this Empty Tomb Rolls recipe last year around Easter, but I made them again and took better pictures this time. The Empty Tomb Rolls are created from a basic dough recipe, wrapped around a marshmallow, […]
Easter Dinner Under $50 from Smart & Final
Can anyone else believe that we are nearing the end of March, and approaching Easter? February and March have just flown by for me! I have been crafting and cooking up a storm over here, trying to get ready for Easter. To show you all that you can create a cheap Easter dinner that is […]









