It’s a known fact, I’m a dog lover. I grew up with dogs, and I want my children to have the same experiences of bonding with a dog as I did. After all – dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s true! There’s nothing better than coming home and receiving a greeting from your dog […]
4th of July Food Table Must-Haves
This post is promoted by Target. Decorating for each holiday is something I love to do, but let’s face it – not all holidays are equal when it comes to decorations. I have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor up for a month each, but the multitude of decorations is what can be astounding. For one […]
How to Save Your Summer Cracked Heels and Your Stylish Feet
With the summer heat, travel, and frequent sandal-wear, my feet are suffering! After I hit 30, I began battling cracked heels, and let me tell you, it’s not a pretty thing. Ugly cracked heels, or bandaged covered heels, don’t make an excellent fashion statement. Because this happens to be the icky state of my feet […]
Share Your Hometown Hero for a Chance at Free Cookies
With Father’s Day just passed, you have probably heard plenty of people talk about their dad, the hero. Well MY dad (and this may sound a tad bit biased), but MY dad is the real deal, and my hometown hero. Let me tell you why I will be submitting my dad’s name to the Mrs Fields’ […]
Affordable Kids Furniture and Decor
Among all of the remodeling Keith and I have been doing, are the kids’ bedrooms. Lucky for us, the kids’ rooms haven’t taken nearly as much work (or money) as the rest of the house. Miss Bea wasn’t thrilled with the avocado green and cow pie brown paint on the walls, and she was in […]
9 Water Park Tips to Make the Most of Your Day
Summer is here and I’m sure many of us will be spending some time near the water. Whether you are boating, splashing by the pool or spending a day of fun at a water park near you, I think it is important to be prepared. My family is heading out for a full day of […]
The Perfect Universal Orlando Vacation
It’s no secret that I like to have some serious fun at theme parks. Each of my 4 kids feel the same way, but my husband can take it or leave it. He doesn’t like crowds or long lines. When I told him we’d be visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (yes, he is […]
Help the Medicine Go Down: Tips to Help Kids Take their Prescriptions
My kids absolutely hate taking medications. Because I figured your kids might be the same way, I have some useful tips to help kids take their prescriptions. With help from FLAVORx, hopefully your kids will be able to help the medicine go down! I feel very grateful that my kids are usually pretty healthy, and […]
Tips for Planning an Orlando Vacation
Tackling your first Orlando, Florida vacation can be quite daunting. Which theme parks do you visit? Where do you stay? What other Floridian attractions do you experience while in Florida, etc.? I have a series of posts I will be rolling out over the next week, with tips for planning an Orlando vacation planning you […]
Enjoying the Journey: 5 Tips to Overcome Motion Sickness
If motion sickness is preventing you from enjoying the journey on your family vacations, check out these 5 tips to overcome motion sickness and check out the latest product from my sponsors at Dramamine that can help stop motion sickness before it starts! I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again, I love road-trips! […]