Halloween Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe #TreatThePups
Do you take your dogs trick-or-treating? Over the years, I see more and more furry family members out and about and all dressed up for Halloween, trick-or-treating with the kids. It’s so cute to see and I think it adds a new level to the family fun of the evening. We’ve been known to take […]
Get Ready for The Peanuts Movie! #PeanutsMovie
When I was a child, there wasn’t a holiday that went by that The Peanuts were not a part of! No matter how many times I saw the “Great Pumpkin” or a Charlie Brown Christmas, my little eyes were mesmerized by these beloved characters who were so near and dear to our hearts! As an […]
25 Adorable DIY Halloween Costumes
My favorite Halloween costumes of all time were the ones I made myself. If you agree with that statement, you’ll love this roundup of DIY Halloween costumes. They range in all levels of difficulty, so you don’t have to be a seamstress or invest a lot of money to pull them off. Some, like the […]
How Do You Think It Tastes? Our Beyond Meat Blind Taste Test Results! #FutureOfProtein
Feeding teens is a challenge! Not only do my sons have hearty appetites but they’ve also developed distinct likes and dislikes. In their early child years, I was assured they would pretty much eat everything on their dinner plate as presented. Now that they’ve grown up, getting them to try new foods is more difficult, especially […]
Star Wars Rebels Family Night Prize Pack Giveaway
One thing about movie night in our house, you can always expect extras, especially when it pertains to the action-adventure and sci-fi of anything Star Wars! While it’s not a movie, per say, the Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One is a series perfect for enjoying a fun family night of action-packed viewing! Now available on Blu-ray […]
Celebrating Brunch, Interview with Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay may be best known for his popular restaurants, cooking shows on Food Network and masterful grilling skills, but this talented chef says brunch is his favorite meal. Fans who have been asking for Flay’s brunch recipes and insights will be delighted with his new book “Brunch @ Bobby’s” now available on Amazon at at major booksellers nationwide. Brunch @ […]
How Will You Theme Your Halloween?
The festive day where creativity and imagination run free, Halloween is one of our family’s all-time favorites! It’s so much fun to dress up as your favorite characters, spend the evening with friends and family and of course, indulge in a little trick or treating, too. Thanks to Oriental Trading, we’re having a great time theming our […]
Do You Really Know How Much Time You Have in Your 24 Hour Day?
Do you feel like you’re racing the clock all the time and that there isn’t enough time to get everything done? Let me introduce you to slow watches. They’re watches that help you keep your zen by slowing down time. I reviewed the slow Jo 15 and after testing it out, I’m really quite smitten with this concept. […]
Quick Recipe: Smoked Salmon Tacos with Mango Orange Salsa
Pumpkin may be the buzz flavor of the season, but for me, I’m thinking pink! While not your traditional flavors, nothing speaks holidays to me better than smoked salmon and fresh oranges. Both have a long tradition in our family stemming from generations of fishermen and Irish stockings filled with fresh fruits and candies. My nostalgic flavor journey […]
25 Perfect Pumpkin Treats for Fall!
Fall is in the air! The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and then there is that distinct smell of fall, especially in my kitchen. Everything smells like pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s one of my favorite scents of all time. Does your home smell like that yet? If not, here is some inspiration […]
Be kind and wear a great dress! Celebrating the style of Disney’s Cinderella
When I was a little girl, I was a whole lot more pirate and space marauder than Disney princess, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t appreciate a stunning ball gown or dream about floating across the dance floor with a handsome prince! (Well, okay, in my mind, he would be the handsome prince of the […]
The Journey Home Giveaway #TheJourneyHome
My grandmother’s church had a corral of miniature ponies on the property. They were rescued by the congregation from an abusive home and became beloved mascots. As a child, I had very little encounters with wildlife, other than our family dog, before I met those beautiful ponies. To the eyes of a 7-year-old, they were […]