Thank you Easy Home Meals for sponsoring today's post. Do you have a favorite summertime dessert? The last two summers my go to dessert has been a simple bowl of strawberries, blueberries with a a packet of Stevia and whipped topping. Since I have been on Weight Watchers, this simple summertime dessert has been perfect. When I use just a dollop (1 TB or so) of lite or fat free whipped topping {the kind in the refrigerator case in a can} this dessert is 0 points plus! Now that is the kind of … [Read more...]
Boon Sippy Cup Line with Giveaway
Thank you Boon for sponsoring today's post. What is it about sippy cups? We have a large amount of them, and we seem to misplace them a lot. I keep plenty in our minivan, in our home, in the diaper bag, and at my parents house. We love having them and my Little Man enjoys having one of his cups with him at all times. Boon offers beneficial products for parents and children. With modern products they are simplifying the life of parents. One product from Boon that we love is their Sippy … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Bike: Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike
Thank you Little Tikes® for sponsoring today's post. When my Little Man turned 1 this month, we knew it was time to get out of the stroller and into his first bike. The 3-in-1 Trike from Little Tikes® was the best first bike we could have given him. He LOVES it. The months of June-August are off time for us. We are not traveling as much and we are home in Washington quite regularly. These months happen to be the nicest months as well. We spend a lot of time outdoors. Our home sits … [Read more...]
My Baby Has An Ear Infection!
My Little Man and my Princess both have an ear infection. Let me tell you, life has been difficult here at home. My 5 year old has been dealing with it quite fine, but the baby? It has been a long few days. I am praying that things get better soon. The nurse we saw this week told us we could give him ibuprofen for pain or fever and to keep him hydrated with lots of water. Thankfully we have the Nûby™ No-Spill™ Sports Sipper to easily keep our Little Man hydrated at home and on the … [Read more...]
Homeschool Calendar Activities
Thank you Learning Resources® for sponsoring today's post. Each day for homeschool preschool we like to begin with a Bible story, prayer, a movement song, the pledge of allegiance and then calendar activities. We go over the day (today, yesterday, tomorrow), the month, and also the weather. The Funky Monkey Forecast™ Magnetic Daily Weather Set is such a big help with these calendar activities - especially when you are homeschooler. About Funky Monkey Forecast™ Magnetic Daily Weather … [Read more...]
Everyday Adventure: Spokane, Washington
When my parents were heading East to Spokane Washington this week for some business meetings, my kids and I decided to hitch a ride and tag a long with them. My husband was working and we were free to have a fun everyday adventure with family. We loaded up the car and got a hotel room with enough space for all 5 of us. Spokane, Washington has some great family fun ideas. Though it rained our first day, we had beautiful sunshine the second day and we took advantage of it. My only goal … [Read more...]
Unplug for Mom on #SocialBlackout Day!
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MetLife. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. What is your family doing for Mother's Day? Our family is starting our celebration early with a four generation ladies tea on Friday. I am quite excited. Then on Sunday we are going to have brunch. We are still debating if we will go to a local restaurant favorite or if we will have the men make us a vegan breakfast burrito bar. Hmm... … [Read more...]
