We are going to How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular in December! We are excited. This live show is coming to Tacoma, Washington on Thursday December 6. Watch for our family review soon after! About How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular In the far-away land of Berk, a young Viking named Hiccup struggles to find his place in the world. While his father and classmates only seem to care about fighting Dragons, Hiccup doesn’t quite fit in. One fateful day, Hiccup befriends an … [Read more...]
November 17 is Prematurity Awareness Day
Did you know that November 17th is Preemie Awareness Day? I did not. I am very thankful that both my children were full term. But I do know that many women have their babies early. Here in Indiana we had the opportunity to meet a women who's baby came at 25 weeks. She has a petite little girl who is nearing her first birthday, but she is not the same size as an almost 1 year old. About World Prematurity Awareness Day Did you know that worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, … [Read more...]
Shop the World Vision Gift Catalog This Year!
Each year as we get busy in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday it is important to remember the real meaning of Christmas. We are teaching that to our children each year. In a world of media and consumerism that they live in, sharing real life lessons can be difficult. World Vision makes it easier to teach our children about true gift giving. About World Vision About the World Vision Gift Catalog This year instead of the normal gift you'd get for family and … [Read more...]
Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Thanksgiving is coming up. Isn't it amazing how fast time goes by? 2012 will be over before you know it. When I think of Thanksgiving meals I automatically think of heavenly desserts. {You can tell that I have a big sweet tooth, can't you?} Every family dinner, including Thanksgiving dinner, my mom makes a few different dump cakes. It is her thing. Plus, everyone in the family loves them. Who wouldn't? They are delicious. You cannot mess it up. In fact the peach dump cake is so easy, my daughter … [Read more...]
Christmas Book for Children: The Sparkle Box
Christmas will be here before you know it! I have the PERFECT book for your kids for Christmas too. The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie from Ideals Publications. If you want a book that will teach children what Christmas really should mean then this book must be in your TBR pile. About The Sparkle Box Here is the touching story of a young boy who unknowingly participates in a powerful new Christmas tradition: honoring Jesus on His birthday by giving to others. Sam is so excited … [Read more...]
My Well Being
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of My Well-Being Powered by Humana for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. What does well being mean to you? It is not just about health and wellness to me but even encompasses relationships and community. Traveling on the road with my husband's job is difficult to maintain strong relationships. We are not home consistently and the places we visit are just that - visits. So I am thankful that when I am home I live in a Native American … [Read more...]
Living Your Best Life
This has been a busy summer. Having a second child and keeping up with this blog has made life hectic. What is supposed to be a relaxing time off at home this summer has been anything but. So I blogged recently about setting blogging limits. And you know what? I feel a lot better this week now that I have a plan. FOCUS. It is easy, isn't it, to get sidetracked and focus on things that are not all that important? The life I want to live for myself and my family is not a life of busy internet … [Read more...]
