We have been blessed with the opportunity to travel as a family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer. This is the beach just steps away from where we are staying here in the Outer Banks... The first day out the kids weren't sure of the ocean water but the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: A Walk in the Park
Thanks to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. On our recent trip to Williamsburg, VA, we took a little break from all of the early American history and headed for some European fanfare at Busch Gardens … [Read more...]
International Delight’s Pin 2 Win Sweeps
Beth has long said that I think a little off-kilter. My brain just operates in a way that is foreign to most people. The is particularly true when it comes to food. When most people look at coffee creamer, they see a coffee flavoring. I see ice cream floats and pepper … [Read more...]
Major Money Mistakes Married Couples Must Avoid
Alright, prepare yourself for a quick cliché. Communication is key for married couples. It is an age old adage but it’s a good one and it also happens to apply to finances pretty accurately. When you are married you become a team in pretty much every facet of life, especially … [Read more...]
Rawlings Flexible Sports Organizer
We are excited to feature a sponsored review of the Rawlings Flexible Sports Organizer. Details ... The Rawlings Vertical Sports Organizer provides all your organization needs. Great for Bats, Balls, Sticks, Gloves, Helmets and More. Holds up to 25 pounds. Includes 6 … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg Brings History to Life
Many thanks to the people at Colonial Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One great thing about living in Virginia is all of the incredible history that you can find all over the state. From early settlement, to Colonial and … [Read more...]
And he is FOUR! … Happy Birthday!
On Saturday we had a very Happy Birthday party here. Despite my best efforts to mess up Matthew's party, it was a great success with his requested dinosaur cake and pizza from the pizza man. I failed to invite my family (our only semi-local family) until the last minute. My … [Read more...]
Is Your House Part of Your Retirement Plan?
Last week, we got Beth's quarterly 401K statement in the mail. I'm not going into any detail on that, but receiving those statements is always a great reminder of how we are doing in our retirement planning. Thinking about the future We try to think out about different … [Read more...]
Summer Backyard S’mores
Is it summer without s'mores? S'mores are often thought of a camping treat but around here they are often a "daddy-is-burning-brush" treat. I will add now that this happened a few weeks ago but I am just getting caught up on some of my posts to share our life on a … [Read more...]
Taking Care of the Grandparents
When you're a parent, your first responsibility is to take care of your kids, right? That's an easy call. Here's the harder question: what are you doing to take care of their grandparents? It's a difficult conversation, but one you and your partner need to have at some point - … [Read more...]
Back to School Challenge: Bring Home What You Take to School
I will start off saying that Grace is my sister. We say that out of love but she is so my blonde sister that she has my sister's blonde hair! Grace would and does forget just about everything she takes to school at school at some point. She leaves lunch boxes, coats, snack bags, … [Read more...]
Dinosaur Train “Dinosaurs A to Z” Book
We are excited to provide a sponsored review of Dinosaur Train "Dinosaurs A to Z" Book by Random House Children's Books! Details ... Random House Children’s Books is excited to present “Dinosaurs A to Z” by Andrea Posner-Sanchez and illustrated by Terry Izumi. Meet 26 … [Read more...]
Healing with Healthy Dog Treats – Nudges
Thanks to the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community for making this Nudges healthy dog treats post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I braved Walmart with all three kids on my own without a written list. This is a combination of factors for a … [Read more...]
Tomato Salad: A Fresh Taste of Summer
When we are doing our backyard summer barbecues, we usually think of the meat item first. However, whether trying to eat healthier or just living a meatless lifestyle, more people are skipping the meat altogether. It can be hard to put out a side dish that can not only stand on … [Read more...]
Jammin’ with Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Soundfreaq. I received a Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2 to facilitate my review. When I'm working on the computer, I love to have some music playing in the background. Sometimes, I like to listen to my … [Read more...]