Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please visit Amazon.com to get your own copy of Far Cry 3, today's Gold Box Deal of the Day! I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. After a long day at work, how do … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Impress with Valentine’s Day Cards from Shutterfly!
Do you remember sharing Valentine's Day cards at school as a kid? I remember making all of the cards with glitter (I now HATE glitter), glue, and whatever craft supplies I could dig up without mom noticing. My all time favorite part of Valentine's Day was making my … [Read more...]
The Mason Jar Cookie Company
This is post will feature The Mason Jar Cookie Company, one of five finds that we will feature from the DC Metro Cooking Show back in November! Watch this week for ALL of these finds as they might make a great Valentine's gift for your love or even your kids ... or maybe a … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola “Pay It Forward” Program
Are you involved in My Coke Rewards? Do you know about the Coca-Cole Pay It Forward program?! Parents, relatives, friends and mentors can nominate aspiring youth between the ages of 16-21, now through March 2nd for a chance to win the apprentice experience. You can … [Read more...]
Supporting the Virgina Tebow Bill (Homeschool Sports Participation)
Do you live in VA and homeschool? If you do, you need to read this! We don't homeschool but we fully support the decision to homeschool. We know it is the right decision for many families and who knows, maybe one day it will be the right decision in our family. We do have a … [Read more...]
Find an All Natural Laundry Booster in Borax!
Details ... 20 Mule Team Borax is 100% natural mineral from the earth. Once removed from the ground it is washed, dried, and boxed for consumers. Absolutely nothing is added! No phosphates, chlorine, or other additive chemicals. 20 Mule Team Borax naturally softens … [Read more...]
The Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures DVD
Did you know there is a new DVD out for all of The Littlest Pet Shop fans?! Details ... Join Blythe Baxter as she embarks on a brand-new adventure! When she and her dad move into an apartment above The Littlest Pet Shop, she learns she can actually communicate with … [Read more...]
Lunchbox Love
Last night was a night where I didn't want to pack lunches. I honestly get tired of packing lunches 5 nights a week. I do it because the food we send with the kids is healthier plus it keeps us eating healthy too. Most nights I make the girls lunches and then lunches for Brian … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Playlist at The Official LEGO® channel on YouTube
Do your kids like LEGO® bricks? Our kids love them! Just yesterday morning, I watched Sophie's little LEGO® Friends set fall down the hardwood stairs as she was trying to bring them downstairs to play! oops! The pieces went flying every where but thankfully Brian was able to take … [Read more...]
A Healthy Start to Your Day with Jennie-O Champion for Kids
We recently headed off to Walmart in search of Jennie-O bacon and sausage. Jennie-O turkey bacon and sausage are a great low-fat protein that is perfect for a family breakfast! It was a hard hunt but we finally found the Jennie-O turkey sausage in one of the open refrigerated … [Read more...]
LEGO KidsFest is coming to Richmond, VA February 15-17, 2013
Did you know that LEGO KidsFest is kicking off their 2013 Tour in nearby Richmond, Virginia, February 15-17, 2013 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center?! What is LEGO KidsFest? The LEGO KidsFest is a giant traveling LEGO expo coming to Virginia’s Greater Richmond Convention … [Read more...]
The Amaryllis Indoor Growing Kit … it was pretty
My mom gave me an Amaryllis Indoor Growing Kit for Christmas. I don't know what she was thinking, sorry mom, I know you will read this. Plants in our house have a horrible record. I used to have about dozen house plants. Then got a cat that dug them up. I put rocks in them all. … [Read more...]
Credit card rates – is being a tart such a bad thing?
Nobody likes to be called a tart, but in recent years the phrase has come to mean something very different in the financial community. The proliferation of comparison websites is in part to blame for this, but so too is the sheer range of balance transfer options there are out … [Read more...]
Celebrating the NEW Instant Savings Program for Ace Rewards!
To help homeowners ring in 2013, Ace Hardware launched today an Instant Savings program exclusively for Ace Rewards members that allows them to receive valuable discounts instantly, right at the register. Always the Helpful Place, Ace is giving homeowners an even better incentive … [Read more...]
Sparkling Clean in 2013 with Cascade!
We recently had the opportunity to try Cascade Complete Pacs! You might have caught on that Brian does a lot of cooking around here. That means that I do a lot of dishes. (Brian does do dishes too so don't think he is a bum!) Since we eat at home ... well all of the time, we have … [Read more...]