When I first brought my little girl home from the hospital after birth, I almost had an inkling of what I was in for. The 40 weeks leading up to this day were no picnic. I wish I could say I was one of those people that felt amazing and had that awesome glow when she was pregnant, but nope, not me. The only glow I had was from hot flashes. Brushing my teeth was a struggle every morning because anything near my mouth would make me gag. Once I ...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to stop by and say I hope you have a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! I am cooking up a storm today and can't wait to spend time with family and friends today. Thanksgiving is always a big deal around here, so I better get back to cooking! Thanks so much for following my blog! You guys rock! ...
P&G NEW Family Game Night Movie on Dec 2!
Do you remember those corny after-school programs that were suppose to teach you a lesson about various threats in life, such as drugs, bullying, and dating abuse? Well, P&G Family Game nights are NOTHING like that. While they aim to teach everyone watching a lesson or two about various issues, they are easy to relate to and relevant to real life and situations we face. In the latest P&G movie, Game of Your Life, (airing December 2 on ...
Uncommon Goods Green Gift Set Giveaway
It seems the theme of the season is "uncommon" gift ideas. While it is easy to walk into a store and buy your mom the first ugly holiday sweater you see "just because," I prefer to give gifts that people would actually use AND enjoy. My father in law has the green thumb in the family. He's one of those people on our holiday list that gets a nice button down shirt for Christmas because there really is nothing he needs. This Christmas, I'm sure he ...
Cookie Fun!
If you've been following my blog for a while, then you may already know that I use to be a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher. I taught kids the basic necessities they needed to function in their everyday lives, and for fun, we would even make cookies! That IS a necessity, isn't it?? My toddler is finally at an age where she can enjoy helping her mama out in the kitchen. She even has her own kitchen IN my kitchen and mimics everything I do. ...
What’s your son wearing this holiday season?
Everyone says that having a little girls means you can dress her up in adorable clothing. With so many little boys in the family, I beg to differ. Dressing up little boys can be just as fun! This year my go-to spot for all holiday shopping is The Children's Place. They have cute mix and match outfits for little boys at affordable prices. I have been shopping at The Children's Place for years, and they have become my "go-to" spot for all ...
Holiday Gift Guide: Gourmet Gift Baskets
If you've been following my blog for a while, then you know how much I LOVE Gourmet Gift Baskets. After my first review of their products, my hubby and I have become regular customers with them. We order gift baskets from Gourmet Gift Baskets for various occasions. Just recently, one of my hubby's coworkers went above and beyond for him, which affected our family for the better. There was no better way to say "Thank You!" than with a gift basket ...
Snuggle up with your softener!
There is nothing more soothing to me than the smell of fresh laundry. I love when my sheets are fresh and I can still smell a hint of softener in them even after they are out of the dryer and onto my bed. The smell of freshly washed laundry does not mean that it should smell like it was dipped in perfume and hung out to dry. Even though I love the scent of fresh laundry, I don't want the scent to be too overpowering. This past Saturday I ...