Last Minute Gift Ideas for Kids I just returned from the movie theater where I watched “Rise of the Guardians” with the kids. On our way home I noticed tons of people still wrapping up their Christmas shopping at ToysRUs, and many other stores. If you are still racking your brain on what to give […]
Gourmet Banana Bread
Gourmet Banana Bread Needing to use up those bananas on the counter? You can’t go wrong with this Gourmet Banana Bread as it’s some of the best banana bread I have had. So moist and delicious. I just made a couple of loaves today, to deliver to some ladies from church because homemade bread […]
Pretzel Wreath Craft
Pretzel Wreath Craft Looking for something fun for the kids to do tomorrow (Christmas Eve)? I try to spend a lot of time baking, and playing with the kids on Christmas Eve. One of my kids’ favorite things to do with me is work on crafts. I have a super simple Pretzel Wreath craft […]
Boxer Briefs and Hoodies from Hanes
If you are anything like me, then stocking stuffers are often that last thing you shop for. I have been known to go out late on Christmas Eve, to get a few last stocking stuffers. I find that I have too many gifts for one or two kids, and not enough for the others, so […]
Cocoa Peppermint Meltaways
Cocoa Peppermint Meltaways If you haven’t been able to tell from recent posts, I love my meltaway cookie recipes! So many fantastic ways to eat them. If you are a chocolate/peppermint kind of fan, then you will love these Cocoa Peppermint Meltaways. They simply melt in your mouth, and make for a fantastic Christmas […]
German Pancakes with Brown Sugar and Pecans
German Pancakes with Brown Sugar and Pecans My kids have an absolutely favorite breakfast, that they request quite often. I used to be the one to make German Pancakes for my kids, but once my husband figured out how easy they were to make, he is now the go-to man for German Pancakes. He probably […]
Discover Happiness with Gaiam TV
Discover Happiness With Gaiam TV If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed, and down in the dumps, (much like my wife has been feeling lately), then what better time to discover than around the holidays, and around the start of a new year? I recently discovered Gaiam TV, which is an online place filled with inspirational movies, documentaries, […]
Cross Off Hunger This Season #BetterTogether
Cross Off Hunger As I shared with you a week or two ago, Unilever and its family of brands are striving to cross off hunger, across America. With their initiative, Unilever hopes to donate two million meals to families in need. They are involved with Feeding America, as part of their sustainable living goal to help […]
Pitch Perfect Sings Its Way to Blu-ray and DVD
Pitch Perfect Sings Its Way to Blu-ray and DVD I simply love movies, and being entertained. I enjoy going to the theater and losing myself in a story, but I also love to curl up in a blanket at home, and bring the stories to me. This Christmas bring laughter and talent into your home, […]
Storytime with Captain No Beard by Carole P. Roman
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carole Roman for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Captain No Beard by Carole P. Roman Storytime with the kids can be such a cherished time, and provide great memories for years to come. My kids love being read to at bedtime. Sometimes we […]










