At Holiday time, I think nothing says “I care about you” more than a home-baked gift. It’s been a tradition of mine, for a number of years, to make either an assortment of cookies and candies, or some mini loaves of sweet bread for my friends and family. I know I love to get baked […]
Sharing a Tradition For Baby’s First Christmas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Happy Family Products . All opinions are 100% mine. My family has a little tradition that we started a few years ago. Every year on Christmas Eve, we sneak out just after it gets dark and deliver a box of gifts to another family […]
The Hundred-Foot Journey. My favorite Movie of the Year
Seldom does a movie offer all the elements I enjoy or look for on the silver screen. And seldom is there a movie that bears viewing on repeated occasions. The Hundred-Foot Journey released this year by Disney fits the bill on both accounts. I LOVED this movie and will watch it many, many times. The […]
Hallmark Find Me Santa Snowflake – Lets Santa Know Where You Are!
As you know, 2014 brought lots of changes to my life, and changes in my family dynamic. Letting my children know there were changes, yet keeping traditions alive is all important to me. Hallmark is a brand that recognizes we all face change and transition, and encourages us to embrace our challenges. The Find Me […]
Sara Lee® Delightful Breads – a Delightful Option
Bread – I love Bread! There, it’s out there. Bread and I go way back, and I just can’t live without it. For Me, Bread truly is the staff of life. That being said, I also have had to learn to control my bread urges and Sara Lee® came to the rescue with their Delightful […]
2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Make The Kids Happy by Giving The Happy’s For Christmas
Read all about how a happy’s pet could make your child happy this year! Plus read about how the happy’s puppy that I received by Cepia from Mom Select, for review made it on this year’s holiday gift guide. What is more fun then giving your kids a puppy for Christmas? Giving your kid a puppy […]
Rack Up Rewards This Holiday Shopping Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Ultimate Rewards for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I keep hearing from friends, family and readers that this time of year everyone feels broke and like money is flying out the window. I try not to get carried away, to help avoid […]
Peppermint Cookie Bars
This is the season for lots of baking and cooking! I like to bake up a lot of treats for neighbors, friends, dates, and family gatherings, but sometimes I just want to try something new and fresh. I often let the kids bake with me so we can get in some bonding time as well. And […]
3 Tools to Help a Child Who Struggles With Handwriting
Learn how I am using 3 innovative resources to help a child who struggles with handwriting and how the New Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 Laptop that I received for review is the perfect tool to help me do it. As a mom, a preschool teacher and a classroom helper at my son’s school, […]
Quick Kielbasa and Rice Skillet
Can I just begin by saying that I am a tad overwhelmed right now? I have a feeling it will be that way until Christmas, but I am trying my hardest to get caught up on work so I can enjoy my kiddos when they are off of school. There are some nights (more than […]