Ugh. Yes, we know! Buying gifts for your boyfriend’s mother is the most difficult thing on your to-do list. Whether it’s a present for Christmas, Hannukah, birthday, anniversary, or for any other occasion, gift-giving for the in-laws can be very frustrating. But fear not! We feel your frustration and have created an extensive list of … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maurice Sendak Foundation. The opinions and text are all mine. Maurice Sendak Maurice Sendak is an author you are probably familiar with… he wrote Where the Wild Things Are. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love that book? I doubt it. I admit … Read more
As a mom, I’m used to putting the needs of my family above my own. That can happen in a lot of different ways, but usually, it involves my physical appearance in one way or another. Sometimes it’s something small. Like showing up to that PTA meeting with baby food on the back of my … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t know about you but I always have the best of intentions when the Christmas season starts to get to work early on making goodies to take to all our friends … Read more
This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc., but opinions expressed are my own! I only work with and share brands I know and love. My husband and I both grew up in the same area. Our parents are there, our siblings are there, our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… I could go on but you … Read more
I know, I know. Another pie post? But really, did you not believe me the first two times when I told you my family takes their pie very seriously? You might remember me mentioning something about the extra-large variety of pies we have for our Thanksgiving dinner. With that comes a bit of a conundrum. … Read more
A science kit is a great way to get kids interested in science and to make their imaginations soar! If your child is showing an interest in science and is looking to start doing experiments, then the gift of a science kit might just be the perfect thing for them. But which one do you … Read more
My sister-in-law is a saint. Every year she volunteers to have her house inundated with crawling babies, squealing children, somewhat broody tweens, hard-at-work moms, and hungry dads so that we can all be together for Thanksgiving dinner! And every year she seems to easily and seamlessly put together a beautiful tablescape for us to enjoy … Read more
One of my favorite ways to decorate for the holidays is to use printables. There are multiple reasons why I use them. They’re just plain ol’ cute, they are super easy to change out for the next holiday, they’re inexpensive and there is a huge variety of styles, colors, images, quotes, etc. My house has … Read more
Moms and dads all over know the toothbrushing battle. Whether morning or night, it can be tough to get kids to brush their teeth, even if we are doing the brushing. One way to make it a little easier is to get a toothpaste that is not only effective but one that kids will like. … Read more
Did any of you watch Looney Tunes when you were younger? My siblings and I did ALL. THE. TIME. I haven’t watched them in years but there’s a few that remain in my memory. One of those cartoons is called “The Hardship of Miles Standish”. It stars Elmer Fudd. It’s a gag of the poem “The … Read more
And just like that Halloween is over and it’s on to one of my favorite holidays – Thanksgiving!!! As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m on the hunt for some new pie recipes to add to my family’s collection for Thanksgiving dessert. Now I’m sure when you think pie the first thing that comes … Read more
Is your child interested in sewing? Great! Teaching kids how to sew is a fantastic skill for them to learn. Both girls and boys can benefit from learning how to sew. It fuels imagination, creativity and a boost of self-confidence when they see that they can create their own clothes, pillows, and much more. But when … Read more
Whether your child experiences occasional tummy issues or needs something to keep his or her digestive system on track, a probiotic might be a good way to go. In recent years they have become a popular choice for those who suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease as well as … Read more
Do you have memories of your mother simmering something delicious on the stovetop in her big colorful ceramic Dutch oven? Or perhaps you remember your grandmother’s lovely casserole dish that always had something good baking? There’s a reason why that ceramic pot or pan was their go-to cookware. Ceramic is nothing new to the cooking … Read more