PLAYMOBIL Christmas On The Farm Advent Calendar for Kids
Things I love – PLAYMOBIL, Christmas, and the farm. Keep that in mind as I tell you that thanks to my partnership with PLAYMOBIL, The PLAYMOBIL Christmas On the Farm Advent Calendar has just arrived to help us celebrate our holiday traditions! Isn’t that just super perfect? Believe me when I say that I was a little bit […]
Rural Moms can cook Sous Vide! | Sous Vide Salmon
Have you thought about trying to cook using the Sous Vide method? Maybe, like me, you first heard this intriguing term while watching a popular cooking show or chef challenge on TV. Quite possibly you drooled over the results of the chef’s preparation but were still a little intimidated to try cooking Sous Vide at […]
The Benefits of Bedtime Stories
Do you read to your children at bedtime? Did you know that in addition to sharing your love of reading and bonding with your child, there are many other educational and therapeutic benefits of reading bedtime stories? Thanks to our partnership with Random House Children’s, we are excited to discuss the benefits of bedtime stories and share […]
Are You Ready to SING? #SingMovie
Have you ever dreamed of being a famous singer? When I was young, like many young girls, I practiced in front of my mirror with my hair brush as a microphone, imagining the day I’d stand in front of a live audience. Thanks to our partnership with Illumination, we are bringing you some fun information […]
Pressure Cooker Coffee-Crusted Pork Tacos Recipe
I remember my grandmother’s pressure cooker. It was this big old pot with a rattling lid that I just knew was going to take flight across the room one day followed by the pot’s contents of boiling hot chicken stew. I was fascinated with it because she’d throw everything in there and something else would […]
Be Fearless, Be Kind – TODAY! #BFBK #Bekind
How do you teach your children to be fearless and to be kind in a world where lack of empathy is one of the biggest issues? It’s no easy job to be a parent when bullying is on the rise and children are acting out. As a Hasbro Kindness Ambassador, I’m partnering with Hasbro to share exciting […]
Exclusive Interview with MOANA’s Auli’I Cravalho and her Mom, Puanani! #Moana
Although it was just a few months ago, it seems much longer since I attended the Pete’s Dragon Red Carpet Event. The whirlwind of events is one I will treasure forever and perhaps, that’s why I wistfully look back upon it as if it were a lifetime ago. During this remarkable experience, I had the […]
Stepping Back in Time in Shelbyville Kentucky #visitshelbyky
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you lived in the 18th century? Since I love nature and farming, I think a lot about simpler times. Once I think about it though, I decide that life without modern conveniences is fun short term, but I wouldn’t want to live without my […]
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. […]