I hope your holidays have been going well. We've had a great time this last week with the kids and our extended family. Too much food, of course, but we've had fun. We intentionally gave less gifts as previous years, but the kids seemed to still accumulate large piles of more toys, movies, books, games, and crafts. Some of my Little Man's favorite things to get were his Hot Wheels and Star Wars items. I am thankful that Hot Wheels are small enough to travel with and don't take up too much … [Read more...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Kids
This year has flown by so quickly, it's insane! Something I always look forward to at the end of each year is to create my New Year's Resolutions for the next year! I just feel like creating New Year's Resolutions each year helps me to be motivated to be the best person that I can be. Coming up with New Year's Resolutions each year is like setting personal goals for myself to achieve throughout the upcoming year. Each year I like to help my kiddos come up with a few resolutions of their very own … [Read more...]
We’re pretty excited about Dawn of the Croods!
History's favorite first family is back in the all-new original family sitcom Dawn of the Croods from DreamWorks Animation premiering on Netflix today worldwide just in time for the holidays! This fun new show deals with modern-day problems for the first time ever in life’s history like discovering: school, a sugar rush, an eye roll, and more! Here’s a sneak peek of the show's trailer: Dawn of the Croods Trailer Our family has loved the Croods since the feature film - we've watched it … [Read more...]
Mocktail Recipes for the Whole Family
Our family loves fun mocktail recipes. With the New Year upon us, and Dry January* coming up - I think it's great to share a few fun recipes. The first three are from a new book, The I Love Trader Joe's Cocktail Book, which has mocktails in it as well. Excerpted from The I Love Trader Joe’s® Cocktail Book by Greg McBoat. Copyright © 2024 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved. Dirty Ginger (Mocktail) Warm your senses with this … [Read more...]
My favorite way to use Peppermint Essential Oil
Essential oils are a great way to naturally support your family’s overall health and well-being. It has been a busy month already for our family. Getting back from a 12 day vacation and jumping right into the holidays - I am feeling swamped. Plus, I've committed to being active at my local gym. (I'm paying for it, so I want to get my money's worth.) I just need some me-time. It feels long overdue. A great way to wind down and relax is using peppermint essential oil. My favorite way, right … [Read more...]
The Perfect Last Minute Gift for Mom
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the mom in your life? Would you like it to be affordable, practical, and much loved? Then look no further. Nature's Bounty now has essential oils and a diffuser available at Walmart for a very affordable price. And the mom in your life will definitely thank you. Just this week, three moms, share their love for essential oils with me. Since I tried them a couple months ago, I am hooked now too. Do you know a mom who'd love to have her spirits … [Read more...]
Santa’s Little Helper DVD
Who loves fun Christmas movies? We do in our family. We've been watching Christmas movies all month and the funnier the better! Here's a new one this year that you'll want to add to your Christmas movie collection. Santa's Little Helper May the best elf win! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios present outrageous holiday fun when SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER arrives on DVD and Digital HD™ on Tuesday, November 17. Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family … [Read more...]
