I wrote about The Trash Pack a few weeks ago, a new toy craze that has taken the U.S by storm. Named after all the delights you might toss in a trash can – Smelly Sock, Germ Worm, Scum Gum, Stale Bread, Sour Snail, Putrid Pizza, etc. – this garbage-themed line of toys for kids […]
The Home Depot Holiday Décor
A few days ago, I told my husband that I had to go to The Home Depot. His response: “What do you need me to buy?” He didn’t understand why I would want to go to a store that, being a contractor, is practically his second home. Bestowed with a $100 gift card to spend […]
New Slim-Fast shakes available!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve dieted off and on for years now, and often reach for Slim-Fast products when I want something easy, convenient, and low-calorie. They’ve just re-launched their rich, creamy shakes in a cool, portable bottle that is […]
Do you let your kids help in the kitchen?
I do. I find they’re much more likely to eat whatever they make, plus, it’s a learning experience. Maya is learning about fractions, for instance, and using a measuring cup is great practice. Maura loves to do more tactile things, like sprinkle cheese or drizzle chocolate on desserts. Go join the conversation at Ragu’s Facebook […]
Gana dinero o un regalito de amor con Univisión Tarjeta
[Click here to translate this post into English with Google Translate.] Qué rápido se ha pasado el año, ¿no? La Navidad está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¡Mi época favorita! Entre el 1º y el 24 de diciembre, le trato de dar pequeños regalos a mis hijas todos los días. ¡Pero sin gastar mucho […]
Pet safety during the holidays [expert tips]
We’re pulling the Christmas decorations out of the attic this weekend… and I’m thinking that I may have to change the way we do some things since this will be the first holiday season that we have a dog! Did you know that the holidays are one of the most dangerous times of the year […]