This post is sponsored by Konica Minolta. All opinions and childhood stories are my own. “The more you imagine, the more your dreams take shape.” When I was a little girl, I loved to write stories. When I was 8, I wrote a story called “The Alligator and the 8 Children” – my first…
Archives for December 2013
Butterscotch Bars – Favorite Holiday Treat
I’m kind of shocked that in the 7 years I’ve been writing this blog I have never posted the recipe to one of my favorite holiday treats. My mom used to make these Butterscotch Bars as part of her Christmas cookie plate to give to neighbors and friends when I was growing up, and…
Residence Hall Linens Giveaway ($188 Value!)
This giveaway is being sponsored by Residence Hall Linens, but all thoughts and college-prep stories are my own. In half a year I’ll be sending my oldest daughter off to college. It’s an exciting time and she’s done everything to prepare herself well, but I have had a growing sense of dread as I’ve…
Santino Fontana as Prince Hans in FROZEN
I was invited by Disney on an expense-paid trip to LA last month for the premiere of FROZEN. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Photos courtesy of Disney. NOTE: There are SPOILERS near the bottom of this post. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, all discussion of spoilers will have plenty of advance…
15 Minute Minestrone Soup #15MinuteSuppers
When I agreed to participate in 15 Minute Suppers, I thought I might be able to come up with a recipe every now and then that would qualify as a 15 minute dinner. Shockingly, this is the 7th week in a row that I’ve posted a 15 minute dinner. This recipe for minestrone soup…
I Found the Christmas Tree Pictures! {PSF Give Me Your Best Shot}
After losing the memory card with all of the pictures of decorating this year’s Christmas tree, I realized that this was the last Christmas tree that my oldest would be home to decorate with us, as she prepares to head to college next year. Sure, she’ll be home for Christmases, but not for early…
10 Quick, Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas
This post is brought to you by Alomune. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Check out my latest post on the Alomune blog for Healthy Meal Makeover Ideas! As a mother of five who works at a desk at home all day long, healthy snacking is one of my biggest challenges. I know…
Mary Poppins Through the Eyes of a Chimney Sweep: Pete Menefee Interview
I was invited by Disney on an expense-paid trip to LA last month for the premiere of FROZEN as well as other exciting experiences, like this Pete Menefee interview. Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary edition comes to Blu-Ray and DVD on December 10, 2013. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pete Menefee was 14…
Recording the Voice of Olaf in FROZEN {Yes, Me!}
Note: I was invited by Disney to attend the LA premiere of FROZEN last month. Travel expenses and accommodations were covered, but no other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Just 2 weeks ago, I stood in the recording studio in Disney Animation Studios. The same recording studio where the…
Quick Meal Ideas: Steak with Mushroom and Onion Sauce
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Betty Crocker via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Betty Crocker. I rarely have much time to make a fancy dinner….especially during the week when we’ve got piano lessons and drama club and scouts and…