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A few weeks ago, Jaime shared how she used the Stampin’ Up! Everyday Occasions Kit to make some super cute cards. Since we like to change things up a bit from time to time, I did mine a bit differently to show how even the most un-creative person (ME!!) can make cards that will have…
I love fizzy drinks. I rarely let myself have them because most of them include lots of sugar and unnecessary calories. No more. Sparkling ICE has zero calories and is sweetened with Splenda. Need I say more? Well, I will anyway! Sparkling ICE comes in 13 amazing flavors and has just the right touch of…
I love the new trend of taking fun and funny family films (see what I did there?) and turning them into an animated TV series that adults and kids can enjoy together. Such is the case with Monsters vs. Aliens, the hilarious movie featuring Susan, normal girl turned into a giant by a stray meteor….
I don’t know about you, but I need all the help I can get when it comes to holiday shopping. Luckily RUUM American Kid’s Wear has you covered with their first ever holiday newsletter, featuring all the latest trends and shopping tips. There is even a chance for your child to be featured in one…
I have a lot of mommy friends with boys, many of them with multiple boys. And without throwing any of them under the bus, I will admit to having heard more than once, “Boys are SO much easier than girls.” I can attest to this fact. As the mama of one little man and two…
As many of you know, I love wine almost as much as I love coffee. I have tried many varieties over the years and consider myself something of a connoisseur. I love sweet whites in the summer and rich reds in the winter. I love opening a bottle and inhaling the aroma of a freshly…
I’m going to be honest here. I don’t know much about the Skylanders. I know they are super cool and that all the kids love them. I also know that since we got the Mega Bloks Skylanders Swap Force™ Boss Tank Showdown, my son has played with little else. He is not yet four, so…
When the holiday season draws near, my kids start asking when they can help with making cookies and holiday cupcakes and other red and green-themed sweet treats. Imagine their despair when they realize that I am not a holiday baker. Santa would be ashamed of me, as a matter of fact. The only cookies I…
The word “hijinks” is defined by dictionary.com as “lively enjoyment.” And that is exactly what I witnessed as my kiddos laughed and interacted with the Pound Puppies’ holiday offering, aptly entitled “Pound Puppies: Holiday Hijinks.” Do you remember the Pound Puppies from when you were little? Because I sure do! I ALWAYS wanted my own…
I am sure I have said this before, but I absolutely love products that I have played with as a child that are still around today. Barbie, Strawberry Shortcake, Holly Hobbie, and of course, My Little Pony. I still remember spending hours painstakingly brushing my ponies’ hair until it was smooth and shiny. My daughter…
The first word my 6-year daughter learned to spell was her name: Reagan. Those 6 letters became a beacon, ones she could pick out anywhere. She loved seeing it printed out and was immediately interested and overjoyed any time she saw it in an unexpected context. Put Me in the Story has found a way…
My kiddos LOVE Christmas movies. Wait, strike that. My kiddos love Christmas movies, shows, songs, commercials….you name it. We started watching Christmas-themed DVDs while their bathing suits were still in the weekly laundry load. They crack up at the Grinch, they sing along with Rudolph, they ask for “Jingle Bells” as their bedtime song long…