Wubba Fulla Giveaway
We splashed around with Water Wubble, had fun all day long with Super Wubble Brite and now, thanks to our partnership with Wubble, we’re excited to introduce you to two new toys, the Wubble Fulla Slime and Wubble Fulla Marbles. Read on to discover more about these colorful, squishy Wubbles and be sure to scroll down for your chance […]
Baby Chick Basics
So, you think you want baby chicks. So cute, so cuddly, so soft and adorable. The irresistible lure of baby chicks is difficult to resist! The number one thing you need to keep in mind is those soft little cuddlies grow up to be big, beautiful chickens who need lots of breathing space and attentive […]
Farm To Table: Greek Cooking Lessons from Norfolk Hellenic Women’s Club
Roasted chicken from a smoky grill infused with aromatic herbs and a sweet trace of cinnamon and honey greet you upon entering the AHEPA House. Guests gravitate towards the rows of steaming dishes and Greek women buzzing around the prep tables, chopping fresh vegetables, buttering filo and crumbling Feta. The choreography in the kitchen is […]
Nintendo Switch Birthday Celebration (and a Giveaway!)
Hey all, did you know it’s Nintendo Switch’s birthday? This innovative game system turned “1” this year and to celebrate our friends at GameStop have some amazing deals, a fun new way to play Mario Kart, and a fantastic giveaway to share with you! I’m partnering with GameStop to bring you all these fab goodies, […]
A WRINKLE IN TIME Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets
Last week, when I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration as a guest of Disney, my family and I were treated to a 10 minute preview of the film at Hollywood Studios. Those 10 minutes were breath-taking, exhilarating and fascinating – certainly leaving us longing to see more of this spectacular film! This film […]
Rural Mom Travels: Norfolk Ghent District
Nestled between the midtown and downtown tunnels, hugging the Elizabeth River, the Ghent District in Norfolk offers visitors hope. Hope that history can triumph over the rage of the industrial machine. Hope that charming, picturesque neighborhoods are not merely trivial anecdotes in Norman Rockwell magazines, but still are pulsating epicenters for residents and tourists alike. […]
How To Care For Your Cast Iron Cookware
No other cookware is as durable, versatile and built to withstand the test of time as well as cast iron. If creating a minimalist kitchen is a goal, cast iron cookware will serve your purpose well. With a Dutch oven, a few skillets (of variant sizes,) a griddle, a pizza pan and a small and […]
7 Ways To Reduce Food Waste Today
The not-so-pretty truth is – Americans waste a lot of food. The other not-so-great truth is that in addition to adversely affecting the planet, food waste also has a negative impact on your grocery bill. What do you do to help curb food waste? Is there a good truth to be found? Yes! The super-good […]
16 Farm Fresh Books for Spring Reading
Can you feel it? Spring is right around the corner! It seems difficult to fathom when you are knee-deep in snow but there is life brimming below the earth surface in anticipation of the warm breezes that will heading our way. Now is the best time to pick up some farm fresh books to read […]
How To Play With Your Food Safely
Not many people like to think about or talk about the “icky” side of the kitchen – the deep, dark invisible places where germs reside, but things like Salmonella are real threats to your farm fresh culinary enjoyment. Thanks to my partnership with Maverick Housewares, I’m sharing some important tips to help you play with […]
EARLY MAN Free Activity Book (and a Giveaway!)
This post is in partnership with Lionsgate. Last week we shared the super fun trailer for EARLY MAN (in theaters February 16,) and as promised, this week we have more information, an EARLY MAN Activity Book and an epic giveaway for you to enjoy… read on! My sons and I already know we want to […]
Achievable Ways To Organize Your Linen Closet (and keep it that way!)
We would all love to have a linen closet that resembles a page from Better Homes & Garden Magazine. If you are like me, the reality is you don’t have enough time or money to keep every corner of your home looking like a gloss-polish photo shoot. Maybe we can’t keep things picture perfect, but […]