Top 3 Reasons Kansas City, MO should be on your Family Travel radar
When I arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, I expected to find good barbecue joints and plenty of jazz. What I didn’t expect to find is a lovely metro mecca brimming with opportunities for family travel fun! Though my time in the city was limited, thanks to the Kansas City xx and TMSKC conference, I was […]
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers
Who has a wine lover on their holiday gift list? I’ve got a couple on mine, and of course I am one. I’ve listed my top choices for the wine lovers on your list this year in our annual Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers Guide – whether they love white or red, there’s something in our top 10 […]
8 Clever Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes
How many times have you heard someone say that parents and grandparents should forget about giving expensive gifts to children because they just end up playing with the cardboard box more than the toy?! It’s true that cardboard boxes offer oodles of possibilities, not just as imaginative toys. Here are 8 fun and practical ways to reuse cardboard boxes during […]
25 Indulgent Cheesecake Recipes You’ll Love!
I’m already dreaming up desserts for the holidays, and of course, cheesecake comes to mind. There are so many delicious ways to prepare it, from actual round cheesecakes to bars and even in jars! I scoured the internet for some great ideas, and I am absolutely amazed by some of them! Here are 25 delicious […]
Supporting My Child’s Dreams with The Dream Bed
A great night’s sleep is so important and I’m thankful to The Dream Bed™ for sponsoring this important conversation! Sleep can literally make your dreams come true. I know that sounds a little bit silly, but if you think about it from a health perspective, the type of sleep you get makes all the difference […]
Scare-“crow” Thanksgiving Craft for Kids | Fall #DIY Table Decor
Looking for a fun craft for the kids for Thanksgiving this year? This scarecrow craft is super easy, fun and makes a great decorative conversation piece for your Thanksgiving table. All you need are plastic cups (like Dixie or Solo,) and a few embellishments you likely have on hand already. (It’s a great way to […]
25 Easy and Fun Crafts for Toddlers
I love toddler crafts. They’re so simple and the joy that they bring to the kids doing them is unmatched. I don’t have toddlers at home anymore, but I still like to do crafts with my grandbaby. Her smile and sense of accomplishment lights up my world. If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler at home, […]
How Do You Get Your Lawn Winter Ready? | Greenworks 80V Pro Cordless Lawn Mower Review
I love fall! The landscape is beautiful and the air is so crisp. The thing I don’t love about fall is the fall yard work. I want to enjoy the season more and mulch and compost less. However, when Spring comes around again I’m always happy I did the work. Everyone’s lawn is different, and […]
How Would You Color Your Emotions? Inside Out Quiz and Coloring Sheets!
If you’ve ever questioned what goes on in your child’s mind, Disney-Pixar’s INSIDE OUT offers a fun and imaginative interpretation! Now available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand, this creative and heart-warming film is truly a keeper! Did you miss seeing INSIDE OUT at the theater? Take a peek at this delightful […]
25 Delicious Cranberry Recipes for the Holidays
How do you feel about cranberries? Some people love them and some don’t. They’re the perfect fall treat, and they can be prepared so many different ways, from plain old berries to condiments to desserts. They’re also really good for you. They contain proanthocyanidin antioxidants, which I can’t pronounce, but will help fend off things like […]
5 reasons Han Solo would make a fine presidential candidate #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
Tired of all the election madness already? Me, too! In lieu of this and the excitement we all have for the upcoming STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, I thought it was time we consider a new candidate in the lineup of presidential hopefuls, one we are more than happy to see return to the big […]
Toy Story That Time Forgot – The toys are back on Blu-ray!
It’s hard to believe that it was 20 years ago that the original TOY STORY movie captured our hearts, delivering us into the imaginative world of our childhood toys. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Rex, Mr. Potato Head and all the gang are all favorites in our home and phrases like “to infinity and beyond” pepper our daily conversations. […]