This post about taking control of your breast health and comfort – and my experience using Violet Iodine Supplements – is sponsored by Violet. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Note: I am not a medical professional and this is simply my personal experience taking this supplement. Please talk to your doctor with…
Archives for November 2015
20 Incredible Recipes for Leftover Turkey
I love Thanksgiving. And I love Thanksgiving turkey. But I always end Thanksgiving with a massive amount of leftover turkey…certainly more than we can eat plain before getting sick of it. Over the years, I’ve come up with several family-favorite recipes for turkey leftovers, and I’ve gotten creative with our use of our beloved Thanksgiving…
The Good Dinosaur Review and Activity Pages
This Monday night, my family and I had the chance to attend a screening of Disney•Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur. This Good Dinosaur review is my own opinion about the movie – photos and movie information are courtesy of Disney. The Good Dinosaur Review I’ll start my Good Dinosaur review at the end of the story….
Salted Maple Cashew Haystacks
There is something about traditional Butterscotch Haystacks that makes them a holiday favorite and therefore a staple in our home during the holidays. Can you get any better than delicious AND no-bake? They are on virtually every holiday platter – in the office, in a care package from grandma, and in our own baking and cookie-making. They…
7 Great Gift Ideas for the Adventurous Family
We are all explorers. And this Christmas, my family is celebrating that fact with a different kind of holiday gift-giving. This list of 7 great gift ideas plus giveaway are sponsored by Sierra Trading Post, but all thoughts are my own. We Are All Explorers My oldest daughter, who is away at college, has started…
25 Days of Christmas Books for Kids
One of my favorite traditions over the years has been spending the month of December reading Christmas books with the family. We have gathered a huge collection of Christmas stories over the years (two boxes full!). I am quick to grab any Christmas books that I see at used books stores or thrift stores (I’ve…
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella On Tour
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella tickets, photos, and production information were provided, but all thoughts are my own. Affiliate links used within post. Chances are, you’ve seen Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on TV. I loved the original 1957 Julie Andrews version growing up, and am still a huge fan of the 1997 remake starring Brandy as…
Winter Wonderland Peppermint Playdough
Nothing keeps little ones busy and works on fine motor development like playdough. Make your own, add some delicious holiday scent and a little sparkle to really put it over the top with your kids! Peppermint adds a fresh new aspect to homemade playdough and involves yet another of your child’s senses in on the…
Why I Rebranded My Blog #PSF
This week has flown by way too fast! Now that it’s been nearly a week since I rebranded my blog, I’m starting to feel at home here. I am so happy that I made the change! Today I took the final step and changed my twitter handle over to @foodfunfamily. I’ll miss @1momof5, but I…
Magnus Chase’s Favorite Falafel Recipe
This recipe for Magnus Chase’s favorite falafel is brought to you as part of my Percy Pack Ambassadorship (which sadly, is coming to an end). Promotional products have been received in exchange for my participation. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Note: affiliate codes used within post. I recently finished reading Magnus Chase and…