In a house with 4 kids, you can imagine that my phone is constantly being taken by people other than me, to do things other than make calls. It has become a form of entertainment for my kids, filled with apps and games that keep them entertained. I’ve considered getting them their own devices, but…
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Hallmark Tell Them – Thank a Teacher
I had a blog post for Hallmark scheduled to run yesterday. It was in queue, all ready to go, when the tragedy in Newtown, CT took place. My Hallmark post was to be about their very special North Pole Countdown Ornament, but I just couldn’t push publish. I have something else I’d like to talk…
Girl Scout Cookie Fudge Recipe
A simple Girl Scout Cookie Fudge recipe. This is the perfect way to use up all those boxes of extra Girl Scout Cookies! This fudge recipe blog post is for all the moms across the country who have drawers, cabinets and freezers full of Girl Scout Cookies. Yes, you love Girl Scout Cookies, but that…
Confetti Christmas Cookies Recipe
Confetti Christmas Cookies are a fun and festive cookie for any cookie swap or holiday gift! Red and green sprinkles give these Christmas Cookies a cheery holiday look! So, I have a little story to tell you. It’s all about the time when I made Christmas cookies and sent them to other bloggers. Sounds fun, right?…
Holiday Gift Giving With Harry & David
It just dawned on me that we have 13 days until Christmas. 13 days! Guess who hasn’t stepped foot inside a mall and who still has just about everyone on the list to still shop for? That’d be me! Can you believe it? Things aren’t going to be pretty if I don’t quickly get my…
Stay Connected with NetZero 4G Hotspot {$800ARV Giveaway}
We are a car traveling family. With 4 kids and the price of airline tickets, traveling by car when we travel is the most affordable option for us. With my parents living a 16+ hour (one way) car ride away and Nick’s parents living a 6 hour (one way) car ride away, we have a…
VTech Retro Phone Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway! ($300 ARV)
Friends, I am so excited to share this fun giveaway with you today from VTech! I partnered with VTech last year, and love their products for my home phone use. This year, they’ve knocked it out of the park again with the VTech Retro Cordless Phone, answering system with Caller ID. In addition to the…
McCormick’s Flavor Forecast 2013: The Future of Global Flavor
McCormick, the leader in spices, herbs, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products, brings global culinary experts together each year to delve into what flavors will lead recipe creation and food philosophy in the coming years. Recently, McCormick’s assembled chefs, culinary kitchens, sensory scientists, dietitians, trend trackers, marketing experts and food technologists to create what…
2012 Holiday Fun for the Family List
This time of year is always overwhelming. I haven’t figured out a way for it not to be, yet. Don’t get me wrong though…I LOVE the holiday season! It’s the time of year where my mind starts racing and I think of tons of things I really want to do with the kids before it…
Friday Night Pizza {Recipe: Loaded Bacon Bits Pizza}
I love pizza. If I could alternate Chipotle Chicken Burritos and Pizza, every other day, I’d be an extremely fat and happy camper. Happy being the keyword there… because happy is what matters most, right? You know what I love even better than pizza? Putting my kids to work making dinner. Nothing better than sitting…
