Cheers to BAD MOMS!
Every day, I focus all my energies into being a “good mom.” This precious gift of motherhood we are given is not something I take lightly and I’ll confess, I am often guilty of being a so mom-focused that I neglect my own needs. That fear of being a “bad mom,” of making mistakes is something […]
How Would You Rate Your Halloween Etiquette?
Maybe it sounds a little old-fashioned to talk about etiquette, but if you ask most parents and teachers, they would agree our younger generation could use a little more education on good manners. As we all know, kids lead by example, so it’s up to us to teach them the proper Halloween do’s and don’ts […]
Unleash Your Inner Troll | TROLLS Preview and Giveaway! #DreamWorksTrolls
When I was growing up, my sisters and I all had troll dolls. They were so cute and we loved the crazy colors of the long hair. Now, as an adult, it’s so fun to see this childhood favorite in film for my children to enjoy. The movie TROLLS will be in theaters November 4 and […]
Does Your Grocery Store Kill Bees or Protect Pollinators?
Based on a new report and scorecard (see below) which graded 20 of the largest food retailers in the U.S on their policies and practices regarding pollinator protection, organic offerings and pesticide reduction, 17 top food retailers received an “F” for failing to have a publicly available policy to reduce or eliminate pesticide use to protect pollinators. […]
FINDING DORY Pumpkin Stencil and Halloween Activities!
To celebrate FINDING DORY in the earlier this year we shared some great FINDING DORY Activity Sheets , FINDING DORY Coloring Sheets, and a super fun FINDING DORY Pool Party Kit! Now, thanks to our friends at Disney Pixar, we have your Halloween fun covered with free printable activities and a FINDING DORY pumpkin stencil to enjoy! Have […]
36 Farm Fresh Recipes to Try This Week
In autumn, or any time of the year, nothing beats a home-cooked dish made with fresh ingredients and a dash of love! For me, trying new recipes is always exciting and I find great joy in the kitchen creating new meals for my family to enjoy. Whatever your motivation is, I hope you find these […]
We Need The Bees – How You Can Help
Did you know the coffee we drink each morning and the trail mix bar we snack on in the afternoon are reliant upon bees? In fact, according to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC,) one out of every three mouthfuls of food in the American diet is, in some way, a product of honeybee pollination. […]
Quick and Easy Ideas to Help You Boo-It-Forward #BooItForward
Have you been Boo’d this Halloween? I’m about to Boo our neighbors! Boo’ing is a good-spirited and fast-growing tradition of surprising someone with a bundle of Halloween goodies and treats and then encouraging them to Boo-It-Forward. Thanks to our partnership with Walmart and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we’re sharing some quick and easy ideas to help […]
Make Your Own MOANA Bookmarks and More! | #MOANA Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to get a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of the development of Disney’s new animated movie MOANA and I am thoroughly convinced this is soon to become one of my family’s all-time favorites! Each year we select a movie to see at Thanksgiving time and MOANA is already our top choice. […]
Cute Pumpkin Stencil Ideas and Tips
Do you love pumpkin stencils as much as I do? When the kids were smaller, it was great to be able to quickly carve some triangle eyes and teeth into our Jack O’ Lantern. It was so much fun that it didn’t really matter how it looked at the end. As they’ve gotten older, though, […]
Preparing For the Peanut Harvest
Have you ever been to a peanut farm? I have to tell you, when I was invited by the National Peanut Board to view peanut harvest time at Hope & Harmony Farms, this farm girl was very excited to learn the process! As we don’t have ideal soil or growing conditions for peanut farming in […]
Witch’s Brew Halloween Punch Recipe
Halloween is by far, my favorite of the holidays to create party foods for. There’s so many themes to choose from when creating a Halloween punch recipe, the ideas are truly endless! I tend to like the magical, mystical, traditional and eerie side of the festivities, which this Witch’s Brew Halloween Punch recipe captures well. […]