I love the holidays…I really do. But sometimes the end of the year brings a few stresses that I’d rather not have to deal with. And then there’s the pressure of New Year’s Resolutions starting in January (which really just cause added pressure – don’t you think?). The fact is, there’s no better time to…
5 Tips for Online Holiday Shopping #ebates
I’ve already seen Christmas lights popping up around the neighborhood, and the stores are covered in holiday decorations. My kids have started writing their Christmas wish-lists….but I haven’t done ANY shopping yet. I’m hoping to avoid stores as much as possible and do the majority of my holiday shopping online. Several years ago, I wouldn’t…
Top 10 Home Annoyances (+ Kidde Smoke Alarms Giveaway)
Living in a 34 year old townhome with 7 people, I deal with a fair share of annoyances…and I’m a relatively patient person (just don’t ask my kids or my husband their opinion on my patience level…). Patience (or lack of it) aside, there are a few things around the house that set me off…
Making Family Dinner Time a Priority
When I was a kid, the oldest child of five, family dinner time together was not an option. We ate meals together, period. We helped cook, we helped set the table, and we definitely helped clean up the kitchen afterwards. Now that I am a mom with 5 kids of my own, I’ve maintained my…
Lands’ End Ciré Down Parka – My New Winter Coat {+ Giveaway}
Last Winter, I participated in a Coat Challenge where I did a blind review of four coats from four different companies. I looked at each coat with nit-picky detail and told the sponsor (not knowing which company was sponsoring the blind review) everything I loved about each of the coats, as well as the things…
Wreck-It Ralph Coloring Pages and T-Shirt Giveaway
Tonight three of the kids and I are heading to a screening of Wreck-It Ralph – one of my most highly anticipated movies of the year. I can’t wait to see the movie and let you know all about it. But before we head out to the movies, I have a few Wreck-It Ralph goodies…
Celebrating My Birthday With Good Friends and @Blue_Bunny Ice Cream
Today I turned 38. Years ago, during a time that CandyMan and I like to refer to as “The Golden Years,” our neighborhood was filled with our best friends. Our back yard connected to another backyard. Our families were so close that we kept our back doors open and would come in and out of…
Celebrate Back to School with a @Blue_Bunny Ice Cream Giveaway
I don’t know about you and your family, but Back to School season is a season to celebrate around here. My kids love heading back to school each fall (yes, I know…they are a little abnormal!). Last week, we pulled out the Blue Bunny ice cream treats, opened up the doors for some friends, and…
Frankenweenie Wants to Send You to Disneyland
Who wouldn’t love a chance to win a family vacation to Disneyland? When I was growing up, my family went to Disneyland every December, but the idea of enjoying Disney at Halloween sounds like so much fun. Here are all of the details that you need to know to win a trip to Disneyland: Frankenweenie…
Get Ready for the 2012 Paralympics ($40 #VisaGoWorld Giveaway)
Thought the 2012 Olympic Games were over? Think again! In just two days, the Summer Paralympic Games kick off, and the competition will be intense and incredibly inspiring. The 2012 Paralympics (the 14th Paralympic Games) will run from August 29th through September 9th in London. As of August 26, approximately 2.3 million tickets have been…
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