If I had a dollar for every time I heard this! My response? Yes, it is. 1) A backyard playset is an investment in your child. It stimulates their imagination. The girls love to pretend. One day the playset is a pirate ship. Maya made her sister “walk the plank” by going down the slide, […]
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Fan Stamp [review]
For Maya, one of the highlights of going to a carnival or fair is getting her face painted. This is why I knew she’d love to try Fan Stamps. A Fan Stamp is instant press-on face paint. And I really mean instant. It takes about 2 seconds to apply a design on your skin. Made […]
Silk Pure Almond
The Silk brand is mostly known for their soymilk, which though I don’t buy regularly, is quite good. Especially the chocolate soymilk! Now I’m hooked on Silk Pure Almond. Never had almondmilk? Me neither, until this past week. Now I can’t get enough! It’s a fantastic alternative to regular milk with a uniquely smooth flavor. […]
10 Tips for Donating to Charity without Spending a Dime
Most people think that the only way to contribute to your community is by giving money to a charity, but this is just because many aren’t aware that a contribution can go beyond a direct donation! Give an old cell phone back. Americans replace their cell phone once every 2 years, at the very least. […]
The Art of Composting
Earth Day was a week ago, but the words from one commercial I heard that day still echo in my head. We need to keep changing, no matter what day it is, because change can keep this world beautiful. I have made some changes. We use reusable bags and bottles. EnergyStar-certified light bulbs. We’ve turned […]
Our Backyard Discovery playset is part of our home now
It’s been a month now since our new playset was installed, but it feels like we’ve had it forever. Playing outside has become routine. We’re usually out there in our PJs, right after breakfast. Me, with my cup of coffee and New York Times, and my daughters, with nothing more than sleepy eyes and bountiful […]
