A week or so ago I shared with you all how I was working on a campaign with Champions For Kids and how I was going to give a stocking to my blogging friend, Paula. As a boy scout leader, Paula donates her time every week to give children a sense of belonging so I … Read more
I’ve been trying to become more “green” and really want to help my children learn earth friendly practices. I was excited for the chance to learn more about The Gigglin’ Garden Gang and their eco-friendly line of products. We received a “Go Green and Giggle Set” that included a book, CD, and garden activity kit … Read more
I found a fun ornament idea through Pinterest and wanted to recreate it. There were so many steps to it and I wanted to make it easier so that even people who weren’t crafty could make something pretty and so that it took less time to make. Here is my super easy, super frugal, and … Read more
I get lots of great ideas for crafts and recipes from magazines so I thought it would be fun to put a gift guide together inspired by all the great things I saw in this month’s issue of Parents magazine. Some are companies featured in the magazine and some are similar to ones featured. FOR … Read more
I love Starbucks and if you’ve followed me for any length of time you are quite aware of just how much. {I even confess my love for them as part of my 160 character Twitter profile.} It might seem funny that I say that Starbucks, my mommy friends, and list making keep me sane but … Read more
As I shared last week, we have never had a home with a place to decorate outside so I was really excited to head to Sears to get some outdoor Christmas decorations. There was a lot to choose from but I decided to buy three items to decorate the front of our home. Here’s a … Read more
I am a huge fan of quick, easy meals. I think most busy moms are. I recently tried out the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches and gave them to my kids for breakfast. Found in the freezer aisle, these sandwiches can be stuck in the microwave right in their wrapper and are ready in just minutes. … Read more
I love Christmas. It’s my favorite time of the year. I also love decorating for it. {I have been guilty of decorating on Halloween night before!} This year we dragged out our Christmas decorations and set up our tree in the middle of November. We have a lot of indoor decorations but no outside ones. … Read more