This post brought to you by What’s your wish?. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. I realized that I haven't updated you all on how my sister-in-law, Melanie is doing. As many of you know, she found out she had terminal brain cancer 3 years ago. After a few brain surgeries and a year of chemotherapy, I am excited to say that the brain tumor is not growing back at this time. She still must go back in for an MRI every 3 months but right now things are … [Read more...]
Ran out of Christmas Cards? Print out Happy New Year Cards!
Do you mail out Christmas cards? This year I ordered 50 cards, and they go pretty quickly. Today, I got a Christmas card in the mail from an old friend. It was a friend that I hadn't sent our family Christmas card to. I don't want to send our family Christmas cards now, but Happy New Year cards work great for situations like this. I have two people in mind right now that I want to send Happy New Year's cards to. I don't need to order a large amount and thankfully I have an awesome printer that … [Read more...]
MGM Classic Family Movies on Blu-ray
In celebration of this year's MGM 90th anniversary, I wanted to share with you six MGM Family Classics: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, All Dogs go to Heaven, Legally Blonde, The Pebble and the Penguin, The Princess Bride, and The Secret of Nimh. These six MGM Family Classics are available on Blu-ray combo pack. Which classic is your family favorite? I was sent three of these family films: The Secret of Nimh, The Pebble and the Penguin and The Princess Bride. Here are more details about my top three … [Read more...]
Mocktails Your Whole Family Will Love!
New Year's Eve is fast upon us. Man, oh man, where did 2014 go? Time just seems to fly by the older I get. I am now closer to 40 than 30, and my kids are growing like weeds... Does your family have any New Year's Eve traditions? My kids are young, and honestly last year we rang in the New Year with the East Coast. Which meant bedtime at 9pm PST. I used to stay up to midnight every year but not last year. Do you still stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year? This year, I'd … [Read more...]
Chocolate Walnut Caramel Pretzels Recipe
Most people who know me, know that I am a big fan of chocolate. But when you pair chocolate with caramel and pretzels? Watch out! This quick and easy candy recipe would be perfect for your upcoming holiday party. Really, it'd be great for anytime of year. What is your favorite go-to holiday treat? Chocolate Walnut Caramel Pretzels Ingredients 24-36 tiny twist pretzels 12 ounces milk chocolate chips 12 ounces caramels 4 ounces chopped walnuts Supplies Wilton Chocolate … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to support the Salvation Army!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for The Salvation Army. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I grew up in family who gave their spare change and bills to The Salvation Army Red Kettle every holiday season, every time we went shopping in December. My mom still gives. It seems that my generation relies more on cards than cash and I find myself often without any bills or coins. But guess who in my family loves to carry all her spare … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Oreo Pretzels Recipe
How about a simple three ingredient treat for Christmas that is sure to please the whole family? I mentioned before that we are having a large family Christmas Eve party where we will be having a Minute to Win It game night and we'll be eating finger foods and desserts. This would be perfect. Plus, it is so easy. White Chocolate Oreo Pretzels Ingredients: 1 bag Pretzel rods 12 ounces white chocolate 12 Oreo cookies Supplies Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting … [Read more...]
