Thanks to SUDAFED® for sponsoring today's discussion. We've had spring like weather for weeks now in Western Washington. It has been absolutely lovely. But with Spring often comes Sinus pressure, pain, and discomfort. Do you suffer from sinus pain? Are you missing out on everyday life because of it? Well, keep reading. This season, I've dealt with more sinus pressure than normal. We've actually had the warmest weather on record in February. Sinus pressure can keep you indoors, … [Read more...]
Adorable Jack Russell Terrier Movie with Free Printables!
Get ready to “Russell!” Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination, and Air Bud Entertainment are proud to announce an all-new movie from the creators of the beloved ‘Air Bud’ and ‘Buddies’ franchise -- RUSSELL MADNESS. As part of the Fandango Family Screening Series, Russell Madness released to home entertainment on March 10 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The hilarious, all-new family adventure is the first feature film from newly-launched Air Bud … [Read more...]
Am I a Taxi Driver Now? {aka Minivan Mom}
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Febreze. Now that my Princess is in school, I am starting to feel like a taxi driver. We've had a mini-van for a while now, but it seems I am officially a minivan mom now. We do have a great routine all set here in our home. Things are going quite smoothly. Thankfully, we don't have too much troubles getting out of the door on school mornings. Church? That is another issue. We can't seem to get there on time. Ever. Does your vehicle get … [Read more...]
Eight Ways to Combat Stress Naturally
I had an eye opening moment recently. An epiphany I suppose. I was lying down next to my Little Man one afternoon. Flipping through the television channels and I saw one of those doctor shows on and the topic was stress and anxiety. It was then that I realized that I am suffering from stress and anxiety - nothing serious, but enough that I wanted to do something about it. You know when you know something is wrong with you, but you just keep sweeping it under the rug? You take care of others … [Read more...]
Springtime White Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thanks to Nestle Toll House for sponsoring today's discussion. (Like I need a reason to make cookies!) While much of the country has been experience cold and frozen temperatures, our state of Washington had the warmest February on record. Local ski resorts have shut down early and even reimbursed season pass holders. For a month now, we've felt like it is Spring. Our daffodils have bloomed and many are gone to make way for our world famous tulips. Spring is here and I couldn't be more … [Read more...]
Thumbprint Tulip Cards Just in Time For Spring
In our county, we are known of our tulips. People from all over the world come to see our exquisite Tulip Festival. So, I thought, what better way to celebrate the coming of Spring this month than with thumbprint tulip cards? Three aunts have birthdays this month, so I pulled out the kids' stamp set and helped my Little Man make some fun and easy cards. Thumbprint Tulip Cards So, I basically just put his thumb and fingers in the ink colors and made three thumbprints on the cardstock. He … [Read more...]
The Secrets to a Lasting Marriage
Dr. Karl Pillemer, a leading sociologist out of Cornell University, has written a new book on lasting marriage: 30 Lessons for Loving: Advice from the Wisest Americans on Love, Relationships, and Marriage. The results are based on his research during his Marriage Advice Project, the largest in-depth study of long-married elders ever conducted (700 people averaging 43 years of marriage). [Tweet "Largest in-depth study of long-married elders. Find out what was learned."] Dr. Pillemer’s … [Read more...]
