Kuipers Family Farm: Apples, Pumpkins, And Trees {Maple Park, IL}

(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of passes to the pumpkin farm.) Kuipers’ Fall season began in August when the orchard opened for apple picking (Sat & Sun only) and the aroma of fresh apple cider doughnuts, home-baked pies, fudge, pasteurized apple cider and hand-spun caramel apples from The Orchard Shop and Bakery lingers … Read more

2013 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List

As much as I want to deny it, Christmas will be here soon. For those of you who like to shop early I have the 2013 Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List. I’m excited to be working with Toys”R”Us this Holiday season and will be reviewing some of these hot toys! Here is the list representing … Read more

Seasonal Pumpkin Menu At Einstein Bros. Bagels

I love pumpkin flavored everything so when I was asked to check out the seasonal offerings at Einstein Bros. Bagels I was really excited. I looked on their website to see what pumpkin flavored items they had. The new pumpkin menu items this year include Pumpkin Bagel Clusters, a Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookie and a … Read more

Quick Dinners With Betty Crocker {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received products from Betty Crocker but all thoughts are my own.) One of life’s simple pleasures is relaxing with my family after a long day. The last thing I want to do in the evenings is stand over a stove and cook so I try to stick with meals that I can get … Read more

Grocery Store Activity For Kids

Make your next grocery shopping trip with your kids fun! Have your children put together the grocery list by cutting pictures out of grocery store paper inserts and gluing them on to paper. While you are at the store your young kids can use the pictures to find what you need. My two boys (who … Read more

Menu Plan {Week of 9/30}

Here is my menu plan for the week. Last week we ate out a lot more than had planned so I hope to stick with the plan better. Monday: Blueberry Pancakes {Breakfast for Dinner} Tuesday: Chili Wednesday: Chicken Milano Pasta Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Homemade Pizza Rolls Saturday: Tuna Melts Sunday: Out to eat as a … Read more

VTech Cordless Phones {Walmart Gift Card Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received a phone and gift card but all thoughts are my own.) VTech is well known for their innovative products and their newest cordless phone, model  CS6829, is no exception. With Quiet Mode, ECO Mode and DECT 6.0 for the best audio quality, this product offers consumers a dependable phone with loads of functionality at … Read more

A Parent’s Guide to Eyecare for Kids from Infancy to School Age

Those eyes you’re using now have gone through one heck of a journey. From the moment you’re born, infancy is a crucial time for eye development. WebMD reports kids begin to see things clearly far away only at about 12 to 16 weeks of life. For the next year, a child’s eyesight continues to improve. … Read more