This Easter are you giving your kids books in their basket? Books make the best gifts, don't they? My daughter is not fond of reading yet. We are just learning in Homeschool Kindergarten and she is doing great. But I have to make her read. Though she loves being read to, she hasn't fallen in love with reading. I really hope she does. I have always loved reading. What age did your kids learn to love reading? Disney Frozen has a few awesome books available for purchase that I think would make … [Read more...]
The Kissing Trees: Spring Time Memories
Fifteen years ago, when my husband and I were dating, it was Spring. The cherry blossom trees were blooming pink and white and life was beautiful. We called them "Smooching Trees" back then. We'd kiss every time we saw one. Do you remember way back when you and your significant other first started dating? Every Spring time after that, including this Spring, when I see the blossoming trees, I think about my husband and how we'd kiss 20+ times every car trip. Don't you love Spring time memories? I … [Read more...]
Do We Need to Address Chemical Reform?
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. I will be up front and honest with you right from the start. All of my household cleaners are not natural and chemical-free. My husband and I were just talking this last week about our cleaners. We both liked the idea that when we ran out of multipurpose cleaner and floor cleaner, we'd like to try making out own. That … [Read more...]
Muppets Most Wanted Lipton Sweepstakes
This is a sponsored post with Global Influence. I remember watching the Muppets on television when I was a little girl. My parents were fans. So when The Muppets came out in 2011, I knew we'd all love watching it. In fact, we have the Blu-ray of this title. My daughter was a big fan. Now that The Muppets Most Wanted is soon to come out, I am sure we'll love this one too. Is your family fans of The Muppets? If you're not familiar with Muppets Most Wanted here is the trailer: Muppets … [Read more...]
Meaningful Easter Gifts for Kids
Though we do give candy to our kids in their Easter basket, I also give them faith based Easter products as well. Both of my kids love new videos and new books. Thankfully, Zondervan offers meaningful Easter gifts for kids in any age group. Based on my kids age I am going to give them new books from Zondervan. What goes inside your kids' Easter baskets? Toddler Easter Gift Ideas An Easter Gift for Me by Crystal Bowman Goodnight Angels by Melody Carlson The Rhyme Bible Storybook for … [Read more...]
Send a Personalized eCard Greeting Today!
This post brought to you by eCards from American Greetings. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you enjoy sending personalized eCards? I have a friend that sends me an eCard greeting card a few times per year. I love opening them and finding great words of love and encouragement from her. Now, I am excited because I found out that American Greetings offers a fun video eCard that you can customize! Learn more For example, I'd love to send the "Queen for a Day" personalized eCard to my friend for … [Read more...]
Relax During Tax Season
Tax season. Is it stressful for you? It is for us. My husband is a minister so we have to pay our taxes quarterly. We have to save a lot of receipts. I'm a blogger with un-taxed income to claim. Of course, we pay someone to do our taxes for us. It is just easier. Paying a professional helps us relax during tax season. What are ways you relax during tax season? Last year, we overpayed on our taxes. We try to guage it correctly and come out even, but we had paid the government more than we … [Read more...]
