We were recently sent the new collection of Bible bindings from Zondervan Publishers to review. If you remember our review from the Spring Collection, these are just as beautiful. This collection allows you to express your style for sure! I know people in my life that I could … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
GradSave Gift Card Offer
GradSave is making gift giving for future education easy! We make it simple! All you need is a credit card and two minutes! Gift Cards are redeemable online for any 529 college savings plan! The perfect gift for any occasion... and recipients of all ages! A meaningful … [Read more...]
On the Road with the 2012 Kia Rio
Last week, Beth posted a picture of my muddy mug after running the Tough Mudder up in Maryland. It seems like every time I head up there, Kia is more than happy to let us review a new vehicle. Maybe they know that, between that long drive and then driving the kids around for … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Kings Dominion
We had the opportunity to take the kids to Kings Dominion recently. My brother came along so we equal in the adult to kid ratio. It was a great day of fun! What fun have you been having lately? Leave us a comment and let us know! … [Read more...]
Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes
Details ... These mixes are so easy (and fun) to make that even your kids will want to get in on the action. Simply add water to the dessert mix, shake, and pour into your favorite baking pan. In a matter of minutes you and your family can enjoy that same taste you … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Veggie Fajita Nachos
Why does it seem like we go to Mexican style foods so much during our Meatless Mondays? I'll tell you why...because the options are just so incredibly yummy and we know that the kids will be happy eating it! Today we are making Veggie Fajita Nachos. The recipe is pretty basic. … [Read more...]
Say #HelloBetter
This was us ... seven years was our breaking point and when we switched carriers. Is this you? We moved from Northern Virginia where you could be in a cinder block building and still have a signal to the middle of no where Virginia. OK, not really, there are places that are … [Read more...]
LifeLock for Life
We are so excited to have been chosen as ambassadors for LifeLock. LifeLock is a company that helps protect its members against the threat of identity theft. We are already using the services and are feeling pretty secure with the protection. All of that having been said, … [Read more...]
5 Suggestions for Getting Control of Your Finances
We are excited to bring you a guest post from Steven B. Smith! Have your personal finances been a bit of a challenge? According to Mvelopes’ Financial Fitness Survey, you aren’t alone! Nearly 90% of survey respondents are moderately to very concerned about their ability to … [Read more...]
Four Year Old + Scissors = Custom Shirt
The kids pick out their clothes for school the night before and leave them downstairs. On Wednesday night, Sophie had picked out a skirt and short sleeved shirt that didn't match but whatever. Hopefully by now, her preschool teachers have realized that she picks out her own … [Read more...]
GradSave $1,000 Challenge Campaign
We are excited to let you know about the GradSave $1,000 Challenge. The challenge is pretty simple. GradSave is giving away $1,000 to the first ten people that reach $1,000! Share Your $1,000 Challenge Share your Gradsave $1,000 Challenge on Facebook and email to friends … [Read more...]
Family Day Trips
When our family became a family of three ... then four ... then surprise, a family of five our thoughts around travel changed. Sure Brian and I can travel four hours both ways in the car for a quick day trip but the kids aren't happy campers when we ask them to do the same. We … [Read more...]
Dinosaur Train: Big, BIG Dinosaurs! Giant Coloring Book
Details ... Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don, and their super-sized dinosaur friends from the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train all star in this BIG activity book inspired by "Big, Big Dinosaur Week" on PBS Kids. It features oversized pages to color, more than 50 stickers, and a built-in … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated Kids SportsParent of the Year Contest
For the first time ever, Sports Illustrated Kids is naming a “SportsParent of the Year” and would like to invite us to enter or nominate an inspirational SportsParent! A true SportsParent is dedicated to using sports to support family and community, not scores and trophies. The … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Mud … Tough Mud … Tough Mudder
Brian participated in the Tough Mudder in Maryland on Saturday. This the picture he sent me to my phone after the race. Thankfully he was slightly cleaner when he got home ... oh and the goatee is finally gone!!;) Do you enjoy the mud races or do think these guys are … [Read more...]