My relationship with Backyard Discovery is in it’s second year now. Time flies! I’m thrilled to tell you that they recently sent me their Backyard Botanical Oasis Garden… Up until a few days ago, I was clueless about gardening. Just plant some seeds, water them, and ta-dah! RIGHT? I had so much to learn. What […]
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Royally fun crafts for kids
Did you watch the royal wedding? I did. And loved every last minute of it! I let Maya watch the ceremony while we ate breakfast together before school on Friday morning… I didn’t think she’d be interested, but she was fascinated! Speaking of fascinating, weren’t those fascinators just beautiful? So many amazing headpieces. Not sure […]
‘Egg-stra’ special Easter basket ideas!
I went to Walmart last night for a little late-night shopping sans kids, and found the CUTEST spring and Easter-themed products at really great prices. Hasbro has such fun stuff! These are just a few of the things that I found that may or may not make an appearance in my girls’ Easter baskets! 🙂 […]
Nutella hazelnut spread [recipe idea!]
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a party. A Nutella party. ‘Nuf said, right?. Nutella hazelnut spread makes everything better… and a party that revolves around it? Well, that’s just heaven. MommyParties sent me a ton of Nutella goodies to share with my local mom friends, and we shared recipe ideas and snacked on […]
Crystal Light Pure [review]
I drink tons of water. Well, not tons, but easily 100oz a day, occasionally a gallon. I don’t even think about it much anymore. You know that’s when it’s become a habit. 😉 Sometimes, though, I crave a little flavor and a squeeze of lemon just won’t do! This is when I reach for my […]
Stink bugs – they’re everywhere!
But we’ve learned to live with them. They’re harmless, after all. They don’t bite, they don’t sting, they don’t transmit disease. They’re just an annoyance. And they come inside the house because they’re looking for shelter from the cold. When I approached this stink bug to take a picture, it stopped and looked right at […]