I love looking through old pictures, especially when they are in the form of a photo book.  Even my boys love looking at pictures of them and those they know and love in a photo book.  Photo books are a great way to share life’s happenings and ma...

It’s that time of year where I’m busy creating the family newsletter and holiday cards to send out to my family and friends.  I’ve already had to ask a few of my friends on Facebook for their addresses because I can’t seem to lo...

Discover the World’s Brightest Candle and give to a great cause at the same time.  During the month of October, a portion of every Strawberry Rhubarb GloLite by PartyLite Jar Candle purchase is donated to the American Cancer Society. Unlike typic...

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner!  In our family, we like to do send out Christmas cards, family pictures, and a family newsletter that talks about our year.  With the internet today, the choices for a company to meet your printin...

Have you ever heard of Together Counts?  Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living.  The principle behind the program is Energy Balance, which means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we burn.  Togethe...

Relationships, engagements, breakups, self-discovery.  These are all words that describe the movie, Lola Versus.  On September 11, 2012, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released Lola Versus on Blu-ray and DVD.  I really enjoyed watching Lola V...

When I was growing up, I loved playing games! It started with board games, such as Chutes and Ladders and Candy Land. As I got older, I remember how excited we were to buy a new Nintendo System. We had a blast playing with Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bro...

Father’s Day is just around the corner and the beginning of summer is even closer!  You’re probably starting to wrap your mind around the many get-togethers you may have coming up, which will likely mean you’ll need to feed any people...

I was recently introduced to a great book called Bread is the Devil, written by Heather Bauer, R.D., C.D.N. and Kathy Matthews.  I also had the opportunity to talk with Heather extensively on the phone.  It was a great experience! In her book, Heather ...

When my oldest was a baby, I remember taking him to get his pictures taken at JCPenney’s Portrait Studios for a Christmas special.  It’s been a long time, but I remember the challenges I had when getting his pictures taken, as well as the e...

On January 24th, we celebrated Dallen’s 6th birthday and I had a party for him at our local Chuck E Cheese.  The kids had a blast eating pizza and playing some of the new games.  I was going to make a cake but ended up buying a cake from Costco. ...

Caroline and me at Chuck E Cheese for Dallen’s birthday party.  This is a great picture with a great friend! 🙂...

Dallen’s birthday is on Tuesday, but we had friends come to a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese to celebrate.  He had so much fun and so did his friends!  Plus, gotta love Costco for last minute birthday cakes!!!...

I grew up reading and looking through the Richard Scarry books and my boys do as well!  What better way to bring these fun stories to life than through Richard Scarry’s Busytown Town Hall Deluxe Playset with DVD from Cookie Jar Entertainment.  Th...

On November 15th, 2011, Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment released the newest Dora adventures for the holidays – Dora the Explorer: Celebrate with Dora on DVD.  Join Dora for her favorite festivities in this new 3-DV...

My boys really enjoy watching “Cars” on DVD, as well as playing with their Cars toys.  For my youngest’s birthday, he wanted to have a Lightning McQueen and “Cars” party and Wilton was here to help!  It was so much fun and...

On July 12th, 2011, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack on DVD.  Everyone is invited to the biggest fiestas of the year with Dora and her friends!  Prepare to laugh and celebrate with the...

Birthday cake, streamers, presents, and balloons!  Balloons add so much more color and personality to a party, so they are a “must” on your party list of things to have.  Buying balloons at the store in bouquets or individually can get expe...

My boys enjoy watching Max & Ruby and so do I.  Every time I see the title, Max & Ruby, I immediately start humming the theme song in my head!  On April 12th, 2011, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released Max & Ruby: Rainy Day...

The winner of the $50 charity gift card (to donate to a charity of choice) from the Nestle Mother’s Day Giveaway is #1. Congrats to katklaw777!!! The winner of the Kodak Easyshare C122 Digital Camera from the Insurance Tips from NAIC Giveaway is ...