Despite the fact that I had a streak of bad luck with ice this week (read all about my crazy walk to school here) I was eager to get out of the house with my friend, Lisa, today when she asked if I’d like to have a “date” with our cameras. Lisa and I…
Archives for February 2014
One Night Without Lights Challenge #IKEABrighterLives
I was talking to a friend on the phone before we embarked on our One Night Without Lights challenge. “But WHY? You’re doing this…voluntarily?” She couldn’t understand why I would subject the whole family to a night without the use of any lights. The story behind the Night Without Lights Challenge: To begin, go scan…
Slipping on Ice – Recreating the Viral Video
I kid you not. After I had fallen flat on my butt not once but twice before I made it to the cross walk at the back of the elementary school, the crossing guard mentioned that I reminded her of the “slipping on ice” viral video she had seen the night before. She described…
Valentine’s Day Class Party 2014 {Wordless Wednesday}
Because we were buried under a ton of fresh snow on Valentine’s Day (2 more snow days – joy!), the two youngest kids just barely had their Valentine’s Day class parties today…after a 2 hour delayed opening this morning because of even MORE snow. Snow! Argh! Reese convinced me to hand over my big…
Smelly Car? Try PERK Vent Wraps
This post brought to you by PERK. All opinions are 100% mine. My sister and her family live in the next state over and we try to make the 2 hour drive to visit them as often as possible. My kids love their cousins (including the two dog-cousins) and time is the only thing holding…
Orange Spice Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
We’ve had a few too many snow days lately. And when we’re stuck inside, we tend to head to the kitchen and BAKE. On Friday (snow day #2 of our 5 day weekend), my 14 year old daughter decided she’d like to make some cupcakes. I tried to convince her that if she was…
College Application Tips #IntelTablets
When my oldest daughter started her senior year of high school, she made it clear that she needed a computer of her own. I had figured that I would have to break down and buy her a laptop sometimes before she headed off to school…but I was hoping to be able to delay that…
Quick Ham Fried Rice #15MinuteSuppers
I’ve been posting a 15 Minute Supper recipe every Friday since October, and yet a week ago, I realized that I had never shared one of my family’s easiest and favorite meals, quick or not. It’s so easy, it’s ridiculous. I don’t claim that it’s authentic….but it IS tasty and VERY kid-friendly. I often make…
A Snow-Covered Central Park
I feel kind of funny posting pictures of snow in New York City when we’re snowed in with mountains of snow right outside our front door. It’s funny to see how everyone copes with a snow day after we’ve had so many snow days this year. Daughter number one is enjoying the day off…
Bridal Registry One Stop #TargetWedding
Note: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Target, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. Eight years ago, I married my true love, Josh. And this year, my little sister is getting married to hers. And while her and I are totally different in…