A quick and easy crinkle cookie recipe made using a chocolate cake mix. They're going to be a hit! Make a batch today. They are so easy! Only four ingredients -- you can't beat that. Chocolate Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies Ingredients: Chocolate Cake Mix 2 large eggs (room temperature) 1/3 cup canola oil 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Directions 1. You will want to mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil together in a mixing bowl. {It will be a thicker batter, it is … [Read more...]
Focus on Kids Fitness: How to Get Your Kids to Be More Active
Today, technology is on the rise and our youth are the biggest consumers on the market. It seems like each task we do every day can be digitally completed (except for eating and drinking). Children rely so much on technology, they often neglect physical activity in the interest of gaming, television, or other computer related activities. With child obesity rates rising, it is important to foster the relationship between your child and their physical fitness. Here are some creative ways to help … [Read more...]
Want Creativity in Play Time? Buy Shopkins Toys!
We celebrated Isabella's 9th birthday this week. I looked at her Christmas wish list (for Santa) and saw that 4 of the 10 items on the list were Shopkins sets. So I decided to buy Shopkins for her birthday -- it was an easy choice. Not only did she get the Chef Club set but her friends also gave her some fashion sets too. [Tweet "Is she turning 9? Buy her Shopkins! #MooseHolidays16"] Buy Shopkins Chef Club Chef Club is the sixth season of Shopkins, and it lets you collect your Shopkins … [Read more...]
Women, Hair Thinning? Learn more and get style tips here!
This post was developed in partnership with Women’s Rogaine®. All opinions are my own. With the holidays coming up, it's time to dress up, fix your hair and makeup and enjoy the festive celebrations. But for many women, hair thinning is a problem. But you should know, women hair thinning is not uncommon. In fact, the most common reason for hair thinning is hereditary hair loss -- 90% of cases! {It is a genetic condition stemming from either the mother or father’s side of the family and is … [Read more...]
Childhood Stress: What’s Normal and What Should be Checked Out?
As adults, we tend to think of children as perpetually happy and carefree. But, even kids can get stressed out. It's important to recognize normal stress levels versus stress that needs to be addressed by a doctor or therapist. Here are some warning signs to watch for. Common Childhood Stressors Kids begin to experience stress at a very young age. Often, preschoolers will suffer from separation anxiety because they don't want to be away from their parents and this is a form of stress. As … [Read more...]
The Easiest Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe
Do you give homemade treats at Christmas time as gifts? Easy candy recipes are a must for the holiday season in my book. There's nothing quite as easy, or tasty as a chocolate caramel candy recipe (aka Rolo Stuffed Ritz Candy). Chocolate, caramel, and a salty cracker? It's delicious and easy -- exactly what you should give your neighbors, co-workers, friends and family! [Tweet "Give them ROLO Stuffed Ritz - an easy candy recipe!"] Chocolate Caramel Candy Ingredients: Ritz … [Read more...]
The Elf on the Shelf Cereal Angel Idea with Honey Bunches of Oats
Who does the Elf on the Shelf for their kids? In some ways I love it and many days I hate it. But my kids love it. And I love them. Boy, they're sure lucky, aren't they? LOL! So see that guy above. That's Brandon. He's my son's Elf on the Shelf. Nate, my son, LOVES Brandon. He carries him around all day. Literally. Brandon gets into a lot of mischief, all in good fun, each night. This year, to make life easier for my husband and I, I've created a calendar of places that Brandon and Allison (my … [Read more...]
