This post, Share the Joy, is sponsored by Fisher Price. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve spent the last 2 days with my 4 year old and 21 month old nephews in San Diego. As a mother of kids who are now teens and tweens, it’s been a little while since I have…
Archives for November 2013
My Favorite Things Giveaway
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…. Ok, those may not be my favorite things, but read on to see what some of my favorite things really are. I’ve teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers who have each put together a giveaway package of their favorite things. Each one is unique and…
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Giveaway
The following is a sponsored giveaway. Excitement is all my own. In honor of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE coming to theaters this month (November 22, 2013!) I have an exciting giveaway for fans of the series. I’ve already got plans to see the movie on opening day. About THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE…
My Kind of Thanksgiving #MyKindofHoliday
This post is brought to you by Target, but all thoughts, opinions and family stories are my own. When I was growing up in Northern California, Thanksgiving meant cousins and aunts and uncles and Grandma and Grandpa (but mostly cousins) and lots and lots of food. Thanksgiving meant that we could finally start playing…
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Grilled Chicken and Apples #15MinuteSuppers
There was a time in my life as a mom that I made boxed macaroni and cheese several times a week. It’s simply a kid-friendly (and therefore mom-friendly) dish. Since my kids are bigger, I’ve gotten out of the habit of making mac and cheese very often but the fact is, I still love macaroni…
High School Senior to College Hopeful {#PSF Give Me Your Best Shot}
In honor of my oldest daughter sending in her college application this week (how did THAT happen?) I thought I’d show off a preview of some of her high school senior pictures, taken by my amazingly talented sister, Andrea Hatch. I’m unbelievably proud of her. I still can’t understand how she came to be…
RoseArt Extreme Air Brush Studio: Holiday Gift Guide
Thanks to RoseArt for sponsoring today’s post and fun activities with my kids. I’ve noticed a few things as my kids have gotten older…First, bigger kids are harder to shop for because they don’t play with “toys” and second, kids never grow out of being creative. No matter what their age and interests, a package…
Ham and Pepper Jack Pinwheels #PuffPastry
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry. The opinions and text are all mine. ‘Tis the season for cooking! I love holiday baking and cold-weather cooking…or at least I love enjoying the results of all of my holiday baking and cooking. Not only are the foods…
The Book Thief Movie Prize Pack Giveaway
This giveaway is courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox, but all thoughts are my own. About The Book Thief Based on the beloved bestselling book, THE BOOK THIEF tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a…
7 Ways to Increase Your Energy Level Without Caffeine
This post is sponsored by Alomune, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Do you ever feel exhausted before your day starts and wish you knew how to effectively increase your energy level? Fatigue and lack of energy is something I battle with every day, but a few simple tips have helped me…