Do your kids have grandparents who live far away? Try these 5 things to help kids stay connected to long distance grandparents. I love my grandmother! She is such an amazing lady with a loving heart, strong spirit and contagious laugh. I have so many memories of growing up with her and have learned so […]
Great Moments in Chocolate History Cookbook Giveaway
In my limited travels throughout the world, I’ve been exposed to a variety of chocolate. No matter where I go chocolate is my favorite indulgence. No doubt about it. And now I’ve been introduced to AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate – a chocolate that tells history’s story. If you want to take your chocolate recipes back in time, […]
Gift Idea For the Active Kid + VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Giveaway
My kids are active! And by active, I mean..bouncing-moving-running-doing from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, kind of kids! They love to be outside and aren’t really the type of kids who play with toys inside a whole lot. While I love this about them, it can make gift-buying a […]
Orange Sweet Rolls
Something I have noticed about memories is that they are often attached to one or more of our senses (smells, sounds, tastes, etc.). What are the holidays without some specific foods or recipes that have become tradition over the years? Tons of memories are created around food and the holidays. For as long as I […]
Fabulous Tween Fashion Styles for Winter
After having three boys, getting a little girl has been so much fun when it comes to shopping. My boys couldn’t care less about clothes and shopping, but my Bea loves to shop and be super stylish. My daughter is only 6, but because she is a tall girl we are already into size 10 […]
Skylanders SuperChargers for the Gamer
While I’m more of a mobile gamer, my kids have been swooning over the video game phenomenon, Skylanders. Each fall, Activision releases a new game with a whole new set of characters, to go along with the Skylanders series. This fall, we were privileged to receive and test the newest edition, Skylanders SuperChargers. Here is […]
Award Winning Chili with a Secret Ingredient
You all should know how much I value my readers, because I’m going to let you in on a family secret! Nothing says welcome home on a chilly Fall or Winter day than a warm cup of hearty soup or chili. I could eat a hearty soup every day from November – March, but the hubs […]
Practical Gifts For The “Home-Body” in Your Life
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. If it’s for you or someone you know, here are a couple of practical gifts for the “home-body” in your life. We all have that person in our life who loves […]
Things To Do in Louisville Kentucky
Now that I’ve covered where to sleep and eat in Louisville, Kentucky (both important things), it’s time to discuss what to do in Louisville. I had about 2 days to spend in the city, and still didn’t get to do everything I wanted. Within a few blocks of the Embassy Suites is Museum Row, where […]
The Best Sleep & Dining in Louisville (Lou-A-Vul)
I get so excited when I can cross new cities, states and countries off my list of places to visit. The Embassy Suites team recently invited me for one awesome few days in Louisville, Kentucky. To be honest, I didn’t know much about Louisville, other than it houses Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. My […]