Kirkland’s Hurricane Candle Holder Set {Giveaway}

I love lighting scented candles, especially during the fall with scents like pumpkin and apple cinnamon. They make the house smell wonderful and the flickering light from the candle relaxes me. I love this set of Piper Hurricane candle holders from Kirkland’s and think it makes a great gift {pretend you are surprised when I … Read more

Halloween Costumes For Preschoolers {Saturday Stumbles}

Here is the second half of today’s Saturday Stumbles. Find the first half here. (Click on the pictures to be taken to the website the images are from.) Ladybug Costume *** Yoda Costume *** Thomas The Train Costume (with sound) *** Starbucks Frappe Costume *** Firefighter Costume *** Cinderella Costume *** Astronaut Costume *** Clown … Read more

Halloween Costumes For Infants & Toddlers {Saturday Stumbles}

Happy October! While looking for costumes for the boys online I ran across tons of really cute ones that I wanted to share. This is a two part Saturday Stumbles post. The second half (being posted this afternoon) has costumes for preschool girls and boys. Click on a picture to be taken to the website … Read more

Tiny Prints Christmas Cards

I know! I know! It’s not even Halloween yet and I am talking about Christmas but this year I am going to give myself at least 2 whole months to order, address, and send out my cards. Hopefully this way I’ll get them sent out before the start of the new year! Tiny Prints has a … Read more

The 5 Minute Car Cleanup

On a typical day I spend a lot of time in my car and often leave stuff behind when I get out because I’m holding a child, a purse, a bag, and opening doors while trying not to trip on my three year old who is walking right in front of me. While driving today … Read more

Just Like Daddy {Wordless Wednesday}

*** I have linked this post to: Wordless Wednesday Home 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom Mom of 3 Girls ~MomStart ~ Two of a Kind… Momma Findings ~ Mom Knows It All A Daily Dose of Toni The Divine Miss Mommy Grammy Mouse Tails

Chevy Cupcake Quest

A couple weeks ago I spent my morning with other bloggers participating in a Chevy Cupcake Quest organized by Sharon and Chevy. We were put into teams (my teammate was Paula from Frosted Fingers) and drove around the city of Chicago in a Chevy Traverse, visiting cupcake shops and completing challenges. We did things like … Read more

See You At The Pole 2011

Just wanted to post a quick note for the parents of school age children that See You At The Pole is TOMORROW, September 28th. See You at the Pole™ is a global movement of prayer which is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led. It revolves around students praying together on the fourth Wednesday in September, usually before … Read more