family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
Living in today’s society often means the use of a lot of resources. Driving back and forth to activities, to events, charging the many, many electronics we have in our homes…powering these electronics. Even watching television isn’t simply turning on the television anymore- most of us turn on the television, the cable/satellite box, and maybe Continue Reading …
Hoodiepet™ has a new way for kids to express their style. They are fleece sweatshirts, hooded jackets and stuffed animal friends all in one. They fit well, with room for layers, they are snuggly soft, and cute as can be. Thumb holes keep hands warmer. This is a new trend I’m seeing with a lot Continue Reading …
Funky Barn 3D is not your average video game. The animals are wacky, the contraptions funky. You’ll shear sheep, and you’ll milk cows, but not like you see in the movies. MY favorite part of the game is shearing the sheep in the Shearing Machine! The kids think the entire game is funny- which I’d Continue Reading …
We have hit the horse stage with my almost 7 year old. You know the one. It goes something like this. Mom? Mommy? Can I have a horse? I’ll take care of it. I promise. I’ll feed it. Walk it. Ride it. Make its hair pretty. Do you think we can get sparkly ribbons to Continue Reading …
Honey Rhubarb Iced Tea Ingredients: 8 stalks rhubarb, cut into 3 inch sections 8 cups water 1/3 cup honey (or sugar) to taste ( I did 1/3 cup honey and about 1/4 c sugar and we serve this with tons of ice to dilute) mint for garnish (optional…and I opt not to)= Instructions: Add rhubarb Continue Reading …
Have you heard about the latest craze in the home party industry? Handmade Peaces has a fresh and truly unique business model in the home party industry, fundraisers & SHOPPING online. They offer handcrafted & eco-friendly products made by artisans in the USA, no imports! Everything from artisan jewelry, home décor, clothing, children items, garden, gift items Continue Reading …
Honey Gorgonzola Cheese Appetizers Ingredients: 2T Olive Oil 1 Baguette- sliced into 1/3″ slices 6oz Gorgonzola cheese crumbles 2/3 c chopped walnuts 3T honey Preheat oven to 375. Arrange baguette slices on (ungreased) cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes in oven. While baguettes are toasting, mix cheese with walnuts in Continue Reading …
Sometimes, you have to change gears and have a little fun. If you have ever watched Sci-Fi on TV or in the movies, you’ve probably thought a few times about a zombie apocalypse. I know I have. Have YOU ever thought about it? Would you be prepared for one? I bring you (well, our friends Continue Reading …
CASTLA (The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking) is a not-for-profit organization that assists those who have been held captive against their will with emergency response, outreach, and advocacy to survivors healing from the unspeakable violence endured during their enslavement. There are over 12.3 million slaves help in captivity world-wide today, with over 18,000 men, Continue Reading …
It took me years to understand the wonderfulness of coffee. Exactly the number of years it took me to become a mother, actually. Once I became a sleep-deprived parent, coffee became something I needed to have, and over time, something I wanted to have- not just for the wake up, but because I sincerely was Continue Reading …
