This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Breyers has partnered with Chef Antonia Lofaso to create 5 fun, family-friendly recipes featuring Natural Vanilla to encourage family moments together. Here is one easy and tasty recipe that I wanted to recreate for my family: Banana Pudding Recipe INGREDIENTS 1/2 large ripe banana, cut into 4 equal pieces 1 Tbsp. turbinado sugar 1 tsp. spreadable butter 1 cup Breyers® Natural … [Read more...]
Travel: Go City Card San Diego
This summer we visited a new park we hadn't been to before in San Diego. We were already in Southern California for my husband's family reunion and though we've been to many great tourist attractions we had not been to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This year, we had an excited new attraction pass for San Diego, the Go City Card. With is travel card you can save up to 55% on top attractions, museums, tours, and more! We had a one-day pass only this time. Since we were supposed to be there … [Read more...]
Old School Fashion Meets New School!
Old School Fashion Yes, fashion seems to always come back around. Old school fashion becomes new school fashion and kids love it. This mom loves seeing old school fashion styles made for my elementary school daughter. If you have not had the chance to peruse the Tea Collection and all their fashionable and comfortable clothing for kids then you MUST! You'll find so many great options for back to school fashion. #1. Wrap Dress A wrap style dress has been popular since the 1970s. Tea Collection … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Kids Love the State Fair
The Washington State Fair is coming up this next month. I have fond memories of attending this same fair each year with family and friends. My kids look forward to the Washington State Fair every summer. It is a great way to say goodbye to summer before heading into the fall season. Does your family love attending the state fair? 10 Reasons Kids Love the State Fair 1. Animals In addition to the standard farm animals and draft horses, for the first five days (Sept. 11-15) the Animals … [Read more...]
Preschool Curriculum Organization
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SchoolYearReady #CollectiveBias I mentioned last week that my Little Man is going to start Preschool next month. He will attend the preschool here in our local town with other friends, acquaintances, and even family members. It will be three hours per day and honestly, I am a bit apprehensive but truthfully I am mostly excited. It takes a big heart to shape little minds. I … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Enjoy a Quiet Moment
I am one of those moms who can't until school starts again. I like when our family is on a schedule. A schedule that we stick to day in and day out. Our family just runs more smoothly on a schedule. Plus, it helps with my own anxiety levels when everything runs smoothly. But, I'll be honest these few weeks right before school have been busy. Too busy. In fact, I skipped a trip to the Oregon coast with my husband because I just have too much to do. I am craving a quiet moment. Craving it! So … [Read more...]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (I have a secret ingredient!)
One of my favorite flavor combinations is cherries with chocolate. I also love cherry Greek yogurt and eat it a few times per week for a low calorie, high protein, sweet treat. I started thinking about recipes I could make with this great yogurt and chocolate. Honestly, I'd be happy adding 2 T of mini dark chocolate chips into my cherry Greek yogurt but isn't so hard is it? I don't know if you'd want to see an entire blog post about how easy that dessert time snack is. {But it is so easy. You … [Read more...]
