Sometimes indoor survival can feel as challenging as the great outdoors when our modern appliances fail. So, this isn’t exactly Bear Grylls style of ultimate outdoor survival, but when it’s nearly 100 degrees on the 4th of July weekend and the A/C breaks, my suburban family is in survival mode to keep their cool. We … Read more
This past April, my family and I were fortunate enough to travel to Hawaii’s Big Island. You never really know what your kids are going to take away from a vacation such as that as some activities I think they’re going to love, they could care less and vice versa. I can honestly say that … Read more
After hosting last week’s twitter chat for Despicable Me 2, I’m so excited to share some more in depth Q&A interview from CINCO PAUL & KEN DAURIO, the writers of Despicable Me 2, which releases in theaters everywhere tomorrow July 3rd. My kids and I can’t wait to see it this weekend! I sent a … Read more
Check out this new trailer for the upcoming Delivery Man movie starring the always hysterical Vince Vaughn, who plays a man that finds out he has fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. In the flick, Vince Vaughn must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of … Read more
I’m crazy about avocados and can’t get enough of guacamole. Here’s a new twist on my favorite homemade guacamole recipe that was passed on down to me from my Mom. Homemade Guacamole Ingredients Here’s the basic ingredients you’ll need to chop up quick guacamole dip that the whole family will enjoy: 1-2 Avocados 1-2 Roma … Read more
If you are not using Downy fabric softener when you do your wash, I promise your laundry routine is missing 1 major key ingredient that truly will make your clothes softer and smell fresh longer. Downy will transform your clothing and your laundry routine. I’ve been a fan of Downy for years now, but I … Read more
Check out our simple design and instructions to make a 4th of July Flag Cake – Gluten free style too! My Mom made this every year on the 4th of July when I was a child and it’s a tradition I’m thrilled to pass on to Kenzie and Kyle. Especially since it’s a total cinch … Read more
Take a peek at our instructions on how to make Kool-Aid Lip Gloss. My kids loving giving out their little tubs of lip gloss to friends too! My 5 year old and 7 year old were impressed with this experiment and I’m sure your kids will also be thrilled with this activity and the lip … Read more
Calling all Goldfish fans! Young kids obsess about goldfish crackers, and now there’s a brand new style of Goldfish to be excited about in the form of Macaroni and Cheese. Check out this new line of macaroni and cheese from Pepperidge Farm that just launched on Friday June 24th exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. Available … Read more
Who loves chocolate? Last month, Dove invited me and small group of bloggers to tour the inside of their Chocolate factory in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania to learn more about their brand, meet their resident chocolate expert & chocolatier for a tasting, and get an inside peek at a real live working chocolate factory. Look at these … Read more