[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” rounded_corners=”false” inside_shadow=”false” ]Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you should purchase something I’ll receive a tiny commission. [/dropshadowbox] Have you heard of Disney’s latest and greatest creation? The Palace Pets of Whisker Haven are the adorable pets of each of the Disney Princesses. The Read Post
Cute Turkey Hand Print + 25 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Looking to get your family into the spirit of Thanksgiving? This is a simple yet adorable Thanksgiving craft we do for kids we do every November. I used to just trace the girls hands and let them color in the turkey on Thanksgiving, but last year we upgraded to canvases so we can send them to Read Post
How To Meal Plan Like a Boss
Having a long day? Work all morning, then run around from school, to soccer, to ballet or CCD, only to come home to starving kids and no clue what to make for dinner? Yeah me too….until I started meal planning again. Last year I started a feature called Meal Plan Monday where I linked to recipes we Read Post
My Favorite Things September
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”400px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” rounded_corners=”false” inside_shadow=”false” outside_shadow=”false” ]Disclaimer: I was sent a few of these products, but was not asked to include them in this post nor was I compensated. I only write about items I truly love and use! [/dropshadowbox] October already? I wish I could wax poetically about the Read Post
Obsessed with Rocksbox
It’s safe to say, I like jewelry. I usually only wear simple pieces, but I love to find new designers and trendy pieces. The problem is, with two little girls shopping for jewelry for myself is impossible. They usually tangle up all the necklaces on the rack, then drop a few pieces on the floor, and always want to Read Post
Top 5 Tips for Easier School Mornings
It seems like each year summer fades even quicker than the one before, and in a blink of an eye the school year is upon us. For many this time of year brings endless tears as our babies start preschool or Kindergarten for the first time. Even harder though for parents is letting go, and helping their little ones Read Post
Meal Plan Monday #17 – Back to Paleo
Meal Plan #17? Yes…back in the early days of this blog I was an organized mama and was pretty careful with what we ate. Then life happened and I sort of fell off the proverbial healthy eating wagon. This summer has been terrible, and instead of budgeting, we eat out all the time and are Read Post
Gift Guide: 30 Gifts Ideas for Men
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”lifted-both” width=”350px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.[/dropshadowbox]Today is my husband’s birthday, and I never know what to buy the guy. He won’t make a list of things he wants or needs like I can easily do, no siree! He likes to be surprised. Which means each year I Read Post
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Vacation Hell with Kids
We all have ideas of grandeur when it comes to our summer travel plans. We envision rest, relaxation, adventure, and of course sleeping in. No more getting up for school, or making lunches… just family fun and seeing where the day takes us! Of course a beautiful location is icing on the much needed cake. Read Post
Top 5 Basic Tips for Making Videos
After working in television as a producer, editor, and reporter for fifteen plus years, I have learned some pretty easy ways to make videos for the web. What I love about new technology is you don’t even have to buy a camera these days, you can do everything on your phone as a beginner! Recently Read Post
Top 5 Things Every Woman Needs in Her Closet
Believe it or not…I am style challenged. Don’t get me wrong, I can copy a look in a magazine, or find nice pieces on sale at Neiman’s Last Call, but adding shoes and accessories is baffling to me. I have to take selfies and send them to more stylish friends to see if my outfits Read Post
TEACHING TUESDAY: A Mother’s Day Art Project
Since Mother’s Day is coming up I thought it would be super fun to come up with a new Mother’s Day art project for the kids to try this week. In our house art matters, and we do some sort of project every single day. So who better to create an original art project than the Read Post