For over a year I have been trying to develop a system for organizing all of our sports gear and clothing. I created a space near our front door since our home is small and that’s what worked best for us. I had been using some hooks, a laundry basket, and a tin basket to … Read more
Excerpted from Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Food by Nisa Burns. Makes one serving. Ingredients 2 whole-grain toaster waffles 2 tbsp peanut butter (or Nutella) ½ banana 1 tsp honey (or agave nectar) ¼ tsp cinnamon Directions Toast the waffles to desired crispness. Spread the peanut butter on one side of … Read more
When I was asked to write about feeding my children to promote the Happy Family’s “Stories from the Bright Side” campaign, I immediately thought of all the humorous pictures I had of my children in the highchair. You know the kind…the ones teenagers hide before their new girlfriend/boyfriend comes over and the photo albums are pulled … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a book but all thoughts are my own.) I am so excited to be participating in the Best Lunch Box Ever campaign because I get to take part in offering an amazing giveaway to my readers! Someone is going to win a DACOR Distinctive 30” Gas Range (ARV $3199) or a DACOR Distinctive … Read more
(Disclosure: I received coupons to try the milkshakes but thoughts are my own.) My favorite place to get a milkshake is Chick-fil-A. I absolutely love their peach flavored shake but I think that flavor might have a run for it’s money after I try their new flavor, Mocha Cookies & Cream. The Mocha Cookies & … Read more
(Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Swiffer but all thoughts are my own.) I love watching “reality” shows about families. One thing I find really interesting is how they split their household responsibilities. Some families have the children do most of the chores (which is how I grew up), some have only mom or dad … Read more
One of my favorite Midwest vacation destinations is Wisconsin Dells. I remember going there when I was younger and we would always have breakfast at least one morning at Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty. Now that I have kids of my own I knew we had to stop by the restaurant when we went to the … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Quaker but all thoughts are my own.) When I was growing up my dad offered me a lot of advice. One of the most common things he’d repeatedly tell me was how important it is to eat a good breakfast. He told me how he’d read … Read more