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. […]
How Do You Celebrate the Magic at Mealtime During the Busy Holiday Season?
Every year I try to have a stress-free holiday season, but despite my best efforts, the busy hub of activities overwhelms our family calendar! It’s tough enough to get our normal chores and day-to-day events in, so when you add in the bustle of shopping, holiday parties, special concerts and programs, it’s a wonder I […]
6 Wicked-Good Halloween Treats for Adults!
Who says trick-or-treats are only for children? This year, forgo ho-hum kid-size chocolates and indulge with a few grown-up Halloween treats for adults to make the celebration truly special. We’ve picked out some of our top new Halloween favorites for adult trick-or-treaters! Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Want the great taste of chocolate drops that you love but […]
Halloween Hounds get in on the fun: Milk-Bone study shows dogs are ultimate trick-or-treaters!
Do you take your dog trick-or-treating? Here in our neck o’ the woods, we even make special treats for our pups and make sure to keep plenty of extra snacks like Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo’s Kitchen around to share with the neighborhood dogs we see during the Halloween season. These days, there are more […]
What fall snack makes my young Jedis and I smile? #SnackandSmile
Finding wholesome after-school snacks for the fall season (or any season) that my sons and I both love to enjoy is not an easy task. We are all about flavor, but teenage taste buds are definitely different than my 40-plus ones! Recently, we’ve found some terrific snacks we all agree have just the right amount […]
The Good Dinosaur Pumpkin Stencil, Coloring Sheets and More! #GoodDino
Are your children as excited as mine to see THE GOOD DINOSAUR next month? I think it’s going to be a great Thanksgiving weekend family movie night out. With Disney Pixar, you just know you are going to get an adventurous film that’s chock full of heart, perfect for the “thankful” season! Speaking of things […]