When I was a kid there were two types of candies I spoiled my stomach with: candy cigarettes and candy buttons. I know before you even mention the candy cigarettes…..I know. They taste about as great as the real thing. But those sugary candy “buttons” as they were called, were the BEST. You got this huge … Read more
With Charlottes birthday in mere weeks, and so quickly after the holidays, my focus has been finding gifts for 10 year old girls that last. So easily the playroom turns into a junky mess and toys that we, as parents, thought so lovingly to purchase, are left abandoned. No more! If you are here searching for gift ideas … Read more
Plus check out how to Marble Dip a Mason Jar here: I cannot believe in 2 days it’s going to be January 2016. It seems like 2015 went by quicker than any previous year. I probably think that every year, but it could also be a sign of getting older. My life flashing before my … Read more
This week I am certainly enjoying my time off. It’s allowing me to not only spend time with the kids but to CRAFT with them as well! Then can get a little bit bored with the no work and no school thing (ironic, right?) so I like to fill the hours with fun stuff too. … Read more
Candy Cane Jello Dessert Minis is a striking dessert that looks complicated but instead is as simple as stirring and pouring! The baking season may be coming to a close but it’s not done yet, so before we go from the sweets and treats to the jogging around the block, I have a fantastic recipe … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. To say we have a lot of Thomas the Train sets would be an understatement. Like a severe one. Our Thomas the Train game is so strong that I recently put in custom toy benches in … Read more
I do a lot of crafts around here. Mainly easy ones because, let’s face it, we do enough hard things in life as a mom. When I sit down to craft, I want it to be simple, fun and usually with purpose. Now last week I shared with you a same day printing deal on … Read more
I can’t believe we are 10 short days till Christmas! And you may be almost done with your gifting so now it’s time to focus on treating the pups! That’s right, for the dog lover in you, don’t leave out mans (or kids!) best friend come Christmas day and beyond. And this year, in partnership … Read more
When it comes to pets, our furry friends are often as just as important (and some days more important!) as the humans that surround us. They offer us comfort when we are sad, joy when we are happy, bring exercise, unconditional love and security as a human companion. That is why this year when you … Read more
Best part of the holidays? Baking of course! Around here, at least on the weekends when everyone is home and wandering the house on Saturday, we find things to occupy our time. And because it’s the biggest holiday of the year in our house, so many of those hours are spent baking and decorating. As … Read more
It seems that every family has a tradition on how they pass out presents. Maybe dad does it and you watch one person at a time open up and celebrate. Maybe the kids do it…maybe mom gets that honor. Maybe you wrap presents in a different paper for each person or maybe it’s utter chaos like … Read more
Hey guys! First things first, I want to go over are some of the past crafts you may have missed this season! Of course you can always keep up with Christmas Crafting on my Pinterest boards or on MomDots blog board as well. But just check some links below to find my favorite Christmas Crafts … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NABISCO Cookies and Crackers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Earlier last week I shared with you some great ways to jazz up the “kids table” at your home holiday and we took it a bit classy if I say so myself. But … Read more
This year we decided to not exchange gifts. Not under the tree with the kids I mean, but family wide. It seems every year we draw names for the adults and then spend 4 weeks agonizing over what to get “Uncle Joe”, when in fact we know NOTHING about Uncle Joe. True story: A few … Read more
Every year I see HOARDS of gifts in a mason jar. I get it. Mason Jars rock. If I am being honest, I get kinda giddy when I see them on sale (btw, they are 50% off today at Hobby Lobby, RUN!!) and start thinking of all the ways I can make them Pinteresting. But … Read more