Whether it is a weekly thing or just a couple times of year, family game night is a great way to bring everyone together. A little friendly competition, a whole lot of laughs, and a great excuse for good snacks! Family-friendly games are an ideal holiday gift idea when you’re shopping for an entire family….
Archives for December 2015
Christmas in Hershey: The Sweetest Place on Earth
I was honored to be invited to Hershey, Pennsylvania, this past weekend to experience Christmas Candylane – the incredible holiday celebration at Hersheypark – and all of the holiday festivities happening in town. My accommodations and activities in Hershey were covered but all thoughts and opinions (and excitement) are my own. Information and photos that…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas #PSF
What is it about Christmas time? Despite the fact that I’m taking it really easy in the shopping department, I feel like I have NO time this month. Everything is busy and rushed…but on the other hand, everything is beautiful and festive and I’m loving it. Just in a hurried kind of way. I just…
Traveling? Don’t Leave Home Without Comfortable Shoes
December tends to be a huge traveling month. I just got back from one trip and I’ll be heading on a family road trip in less than 2 weeks. What are the most important items in (and outside) YOUR suitcase? I know that I don’t leave home without a pair of comfortable shoes! This post…
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Items on a Food Blogger’s Wishlist
Being a food blogger is a rewarding and at times frustrating business (especially for those of us that didn’t start out as food bloggers). A lot of work goes into setting up what can seem to be a simple shot – cooking, staging, lighting, adding props, keeping little hands out of the food before you…
No-Sew Boot Cuffs – An Easy Homemade Gift idea
I love the popular trend of cute boot cuffs peeking out of cool weather boots. You can go simple with a color that matches everything or get a little wild with colors and patterns that stand out. I went kind of middle of the road here with these – just a fun pop of color…
The Minions Are Back! Own Minions on DVD Today!
The Minions are BACK, and they are finally ready to invade your home. No, the adorable little yellow guys are not actually coming to your home, but Minions is available on BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND as of today! I received a review copy of Minions on DVD, but all thoughts and opinions…
My Favorite Things 2015
One of my new favorite traditions during the holidays is giving away a gift package full of my favorite things, alongside a handful of my favorite bloggers. It has been fun to come up with some of my favorite things to give away….and I am so excited to be back again this year with a…
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Must-Have Gifts for Travelers
Whether your sister-in-law travels for work, your nanny is backpacking through Europe, or your parents are jet-setting all over the place, you are probably looking for some great gifts for the travelers on your holiday gift list. From practical to fun this list has you covered. Note: Amazon affiliate links used. Holiday Gift Guide: 10…
December Blog Prompts {12 Months of Writing Ideas}
Need some writing ideas for this coming month? Here is a list of blog prompts for the month of December! I’m not ready to say goodbye to 2015, but the last few months of the year have flown by, and I’m sure that the rest of this month will be the same. Lately, my challenge…