I am a member of the Invisalign Mom Advisory Board and my daughter, Necco, is currently receiving her Invisalign Teen treatment for free. Before Necco, my 16-year-old, started her Invisalign Teen treatment last May, she was nervous. “But I like the space in my teeth. It’s part of who I am.” “What if it hurts?”…
Archives for January 2016
Nine Lives Sneak Peek + Taking the Time to Reconnect with Family
Taking the time to reconnect with family and friends is important, and I love that the new movie NINE LIVES drives that lesson home in a fun and humorous way. This post is sponsored by EuropaCorp, but all thoughts are my own. I work a lot. It is one of the challenges of working for…
10 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Adults
I love to create crafts, and Valentine’s Day just seems to be made for fun DIY projects. I usually don’t consider myself a very crafty person. Actually, I take that back. I can make nice-looking things. I just need a really good idea – I can copy just about anything. But ask me to come…
The Most Amazing Quick Cinnamon Rolls Ever
I’m so glad you’re here! Do you LOVE cinnamon rolls as much as I do but don’t *really* love the amount of effort they take to make? Then THIS RECIPE is exactly what you’ve been waiting for your whole life! You might have heard about the “little” snow storm the East Coast experienced this January….
The BEST Car Buying Advice Ever & The Washington Auto Show
This past week, just days before THE STORM began (and, yes, THE STORM has to be all caps. It has been that epic) I ventured to downtown Washington DC, where I met up with a few dozen of my local DC-area blogging friends to explore the Washington Auto Show. Although I was asked to attend…
The Best Crockpot Chili Recipe
When I was making my menu plan a couple of weeks ago, I asked my kids what they’d like me to add to the menu. My 16-year-old daughter didn’t hesitate to ask for homemade chili, and I was happy to oblige. Not only is chili delicious and GREAT for this time of year (hello, comfort…
10 Appliances You Need to Teach Your Kids How to Use
This post on the top 10 appliances you need to teach your kids how to use is sponsored by P.C. Richard & Son, a family owned and operated appliance, electronics and mattresses store. All thoughts are my own. It has been a couple of years since we packed up the van and dropped my oldest…
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids
Do your kids love doing scavenger hunts? I’m excited to share this Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable for kids! (Click the image above to download the PDF version of this scavenger hunt!)It’s a new year and that means (among many other things!) a whole new batch of Entertainment Hop posts. Last year, I offered an…
Game Day Mini Corn Dog Muffins with Beef Lit’l Smokies® Sausages
Mini Corn Dog Muffins with Beef Lit’l Smokies® sausages are a perfect recipe to enjoy on Game Day or any get together! What’s better than a kid-friendly finger food that tastes delicious? This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are entirely my own. Check out…
10 Ideas for Low Cost Family Fun
Looking for ideas for low cost family fun? We’ve got them here! When it comes to having fun, it can be expensive to take your family out for a night on the town. However, it’s so important to spend time together as a family because it brings you closer than ever. If you’re looking for…