Menu Plan {11/5-11/11}
Monday: Crockpot Ribs Tuesday: Stuffed Peppers Wednesday: Chicken Marsala Thursday: BBQ Teriyaki Pork Kabobs Friday: Leftovers Saturday: Clam Chowder Sunday: Italian Sausage w/ Gnocchi and Vodka Cream Sauce
Alicia Marie
Keeping the Cost in Check: 6 Secrets to Planning a Kids Party on a Budget
Elaborate birthday parties seem to be all the rage these days, with parents planning for months in advance, making fancy treats fit for a wedding, and spending tons of time or money on the decorations and party favors. The truth is, though, that an expensive party may not be the most enjoyable for your child. … Read more
Creative Opportunities for Reading with Children During the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching. Families and friends will come together for food, fun, and festivities. The kids will be excited to have time off from school, and parents will hopefully be able to spend a little more quality time with their children. Somewhere in between all the shopping, sledding, cookie baking, and house preparation … Read more
New Exhibit At Kohl Children’s Museum: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
On Exhibit: Now – January 6, 2013 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz exhibit features larger than life pop-up books that dazzle the eyes and stimulates the mind. Each section of this exhibit, based on the book published in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, is an oversized three-dimensional page from … Read more
The Amazing Spider-Man Themed Party
With The Amazing Spider-Man movie’s upcoming release on November 9th the stores have been full of Spider-man mania and infected our house! The kids and I wanted to throw a Spider-Man party for our extended family so we headed to Walmart to get our food and decorations. We got Spider-Man tableware, party favors, and themed … Read more
Internet Security Stats & How To Protect Yourself Online
Trend Micro shared the above stats with me as part of my participation in the year long Digital Joneses family study. I have learned so much about internet safety in the past months but every time they share statistics with me I am shocked by one or two of them. This month was no exception. … Read more
Orange Ginger Pumpkin Cake {Recipe}
Pumpkin is my favorite Fall flavor so I’m excited to share this recipe for Orange Ginger Pumpkin Cake created by the founder of the Matt’s Pantry iPad App, Private Chef Matthew Shields. He says this cake is perfect for Thanksgiving and I agree. Enjoy! :) Orange Ginger Pumpkin Cake Cake: ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup … Read more