Louisville BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention
Have mega-LEGO fans in your family? Me, too! Chances are we all do. It’s hard not to love such an innovative and fun toy! Thanks to my partnership with the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention , I have the inside scoop on the Kentucky Exposition Center convention and passes to the even to giveaway… read on! […]
Enhancing our PS4 Play with the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gaming Headset
With two teens sons, you can bet there were a lot of PS4 gaming accessories and game requests on their Christmas wish lists this year! Thanks to my partnership with Best Buy, I’m already a holiday hero for introducing the Stealth 700 for PS4 to our home! Please note, I have been compensated in the […]
6 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Family Gatherings
When you have a big family, holiday gatherings can really add to your budget! From photos to serving, to even getting everyone dressed – everything takes money it seems. Here are some of our favorite ways to save money on holiday – or any – family events. Solid Colored Serving Platters – It would be […]
Tips for Healthy, Sustainable, Budget Friendly Menu
So, you want to eat better, make sure that your family is getting the most nutrients out of what they are eating, and that your food is coming from a healthy source. Where do you start? You’re starting to see more and more that people are saying “be sure to read the labels,” “make sure […]
Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornament DIY Mouse
Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornament DIY Mouse is adorning my tree this year. Making our own Christmas ornaments have been a tradition at my house for over 30 years. My children and I made ornaments with salt dough. while they were small. Making this air dry clay Christmas ornament is fun and creative for the […]
Holiday Mornings and Cinnamon Roll Waffles
What will you be serving for your holiday breakfast this year? Thanks to discovering a fun video from Pillsbury™, I’m making a fantastic Cinnamon Roll Waffles recipe for the holidays to gift the kids a special treat. Christmas morning has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The excitement, the smiles, the […]
6 Cool Man Cave Gifts Under $25
Thanks to my partnership with Cost Plus World Market, I’m sharing some top-notch ideas for sprucing up the “mantuary” (man sanctuary) with cool man cave gifts he’ll truly treasure. Make your holiday gifting a success this year and help the man in your life enhance his home hideaway… read on! Bro cove, man nest, nook, […]
5 Thoughtful Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything
Holiday shopping can be so much fun… that is, until all you have left is that one person on your list who is wildly difficult to shop for! Next thing you know, it’s five days ’till Christmas and you’re dashing through the malls on a one woman shopping crusade! I’ve often been in this position […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Furnace This Winter
There’s nothing better than turning up the heat on a freezing cold day. When daylight is all but gone at 5 pm and a blanket of snow is covering everything outside, having a good furnace in your home is an absolute life-saver. Furnaces don’t just stay in tip-top condition all on their own, though. If […]
Salt Dough Christmas Mice Ornaments DIY Craft
These salt dough Christmas mice ornaments really brings back memories. I designed this pattern over 30 years ago. They were fun decorations for our tree, inexpensive gifts to give and gave my children and I quality time together. Starting in October I started making salt dough and began producing salt dough Christmas mice ornaments. While […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Hero Droid BB-8 Giveaway!
From the second Luke Skywalker found R2D2, I wanted to own my own droid. Cycle forward oh, only about 40 years and my childhood dream can now come true! Thanks to my partnership with GameStop, the Star Wars: The Last Jedi Hero Droid BB-8 will soon be whirling around my home and it could soon […]
It’s no Jedi mind trick, These are the Star Wars Gifts You are Looking For!
After we set up the tree this year, I looked lovingly upon it and thought… “dang, I have a lot of Star Wars ornaments!” Chances are you, or a loved one (two or three) can relate! With so many fans out there, we all have at least one person who gets googly-eyed over the mention […]