We are excited to work with Tropical Traditions on a sponsored review of their Coconut Oil! Details ... This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Strawberry Picking
After putting out more flags at Veteran graves on Memorial Day morning, we took the kids strawberry picking. The farm we love in Orange, VA wasn't picking so we had to find another location. We headed to Critzler Family Farm in Afton, VA. It was a drive from where we live but it … [Read more...]
Summer Fun
Summer is coming and there are lots of added expenses when you plan fun summer activities for the family. Maybe a trip out of town to the beach? Maybe a pool membership so you cool off all summer long? Or maybe you need some new summer gear such as a picnic basket and … [Read more...]
Creating a Long Term Care Strategy
Our parents are getting old. They won't admit it, but we can see it. Getting up in the morning is a little slower; moving around the house is a little tougher. As I look at them, I see my future. Sure, I attempt to maintain my perpetual youth by running half-marathons and … [Read more...]
Remembering Memorial Day
Yesterday we had the honor and privilege of meeting up with the local American Legion Post to put out flags on tombstones for Memorial Day. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from our county were invited to come help with this task. This is the first year that Girl Scouts were invited so … [Read more...]
Strip Steak with Hazelnut Cream Sauce #whatsyourid
I cook...a lot! For quite some time, I have been able to make just about anything that I feel like making. As such, it has long been pretty hard for me to say what my favorite foods or flavors are. I actually wrote a paper about that very subject when I was in college! Maybe … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Family Safe: 3 Things to Consider
Home security: something we all long for and will do what we can to achieve. Having reliable home security is so important to make sure your loved ones are safe and cared for. For the benefit of our home, our possessions and our family, safety and security are constant focuses. … [Read more...]
GIANT Meal Planner #cbias
During our weekly meal planning, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, we used the GIANT meal planner to help inspire us and prepare our shopping list for a trip to our local MARTIN'S Food Store. If you are a regular reader of our blog, you know that we are big … [Read more...]
Spring: Lilac Blooms
I just can't go Wordless. One of our favorite Spring features in our yard is the lilac blooms. Brian pulled out 13 bushes in front of our house when we moved here. His one request lilac bushes. They sit in front of our dining room bay window and are amazing six years … [Read more...]
Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup
We are excited to feature a review of Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup! Details ... Get ready to start your day in a wonderful way! Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup is all about helping to keep toys - and little ones - happy and healthy. Join Doc and her trusty … [Read more...]
Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes
We are excited to feature a sponsored review of the Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes DVD! Details ... Team up with Team Umizoomi on four fantastic animal missions! Help Milli, Geo, and Bot get Purple Monkey to his new Monkey Jungle home at the zoo, rescue Buster the dog at a … [Read more...]
Great villa rental options for this year’s family holiday
Even in a difficult financial climate, the last thing many families want to cut back on is their annual holiday together. Escaping the daily grind of work, household chores and the school run, and enjoying some quality time with the kids, is something we all look forward to for … [Read more...]
End of Year Cards Using Elmer’s Naturals
NOTE: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Elmer’s. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” What is Elmer's Naturals? Reinforcing its commitment to innovation and to … [Read more...]
ARM & HAMMER Tooth Tunes
We are excited to feature a sponsored campaign with ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™! What is ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™? Each toothbrush features two minutes of music to encourage longer brushing and ensure that kids achieve the dentist’s recommended brushing time. Two … [Read more...]
Today I Saw Her Future
It is a rare day that I drop our youngest two kids off at preschool. That is normally Brian's job but today I dropped them off on my way to work since he had an early morning appointment. Sophie had to take her preschool graduation gown back to school today. We had forgotten to … [Read more...]