With the New Year upon us all, I know many have made resolutions. You might not have declared those resolutions yet, but in your mind I am sure you are making decisions on doing better in your life in some areas. That is what is so great about the New Year. It gives us a chance to reflect on the past year and enables us to make the necessary changes that can make 2015 even better. This is why I love books like You Can, You Will by Joel Osteen. Books like this make it easier to make changes in … [Read more...]
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Bark Recipe
Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bark Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients: 1 lb. dark chocolate 4 cups salted popcorn 1/4 cup toffee bits 1/2 cup dried cherries Directions: Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges. Place the chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chocolate, for drizzling. Pour … [Read more...]
Our Decision to Quit Homeschooling
We made a difficult decision this past month. One we tried not to make lightly. Our Princess, who I have homeschooled since Preschool started school today at our local private Christian school. We have decided to quit homeschooling. She's nervous. I'm nervous. I am having a hard time leaving my 7 year old with strangers for 6 hours and 40 minutes 5 days a week. How did you all do it? You want to know why we decided to send her to school? My husband got a promotion in October. He is … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Dragon Party
My Princess celebrated her 7th birthday this month and we had such a great party with family and friends. I threw her a How to Train Your Dragon party at my parent's house and we had a local magician come perform. Everyone LOVED it, including the adults. It truly rivaled our Reptile Girl party from two years ago. I had great How to Train Your Dragon party supplies from Oriental Trading Company for decoration and party bags. I am seriously always pleased with everything I've received from … [Read more...]
Monster Jam is coming to the Tacoma Dome!
I've got exciting news! Monster Jam is coming back to the Tacoma Dome from January 9–11, 2015! Featuring 6 Trucks Making Tacoma Debut Appearances! Plus Local WA Resident Twin Drivers Tyler & Travis Groth Event Highlighted By Low Ticket Prices For The Whole Family! Puget Sound motor sports fans will kick off the New Year with TWELVE of the world’s biggest and baddest monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and destruction as the Monster Jam® event … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipes from The Book of Life
The New Year is fast upon us. This year are you making a resolution to eat more healthy? I have two healthy recipes to share with you. They are brought to you by The Book of Life, which will be available on Blu-ray January 27th! Healthy Recipes Bean and Corn Salsa is a favorite in our house. It is so simple to make too! Print the above image and make it yourself this New Year! Quinoa is actually one ingredient I'd like to use more in the New Year. This Quinoa with … [Read more...]
Reading to Her Brother (melts my heart)
My Princess is reading a lot better now that were a few months into first grade. She still doesn't love it, but she is doing pretty good with it. Unless you make her read, she will always ask you to read for her. I do my best to make her try to read all the signs and directions and titles we come across now. She fights it still. But every now and then, I catch my Princess next to her little brother reading to him. He LOVES books and always wants to be read to. I am a big fan of books. I … [Read more...]
