PeakFection Guacamole and Salsa | Fresh At Your Fingertips

PeakFection Guacamole and Salsa Samples received. All opinions are my own. Our family is continuing our focus on healthier eating this year, which means finding good snacking options our children will actually eat. We were sent a fun PeakFection sampling kit full of goodies for a good old fashioned family movie night, along with some not so "old fashioned" ideas.. like guacamole and salsa. NEW PeakFection™ guacamole and salsa … [Read more...]

It’s Streaming Cats and Dogs | Netflix #StreamTeam

It's Streaming Cats and Dogs This post is part of the Netflix #StreamTeam ambassadorship. All opinions are my own. We are huge animal lovers in our household... but kitties hold a special place in our hearts.  That's Mocha. He is our little lover and loves to watch tv with us.  My kids love to cuddle and watch all kinds of animal shows with him. They were excited to hear that the world's greatest feline fighter, … [Read more...]

Neutrogena Fights Unseen Acne

Neutrogena Fights Unseen Acne Sample received. All opinions are my own. I was naive growing up. I really thought that if I could just get through my teenage years I could breathe a sigh of relief and never have to worry about acne again. I was wrong. Although I am not plagued by constantly daily acne, I still have the occasional monthly breakout. That's why I was excited to hear about Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes in Pink … [Read more...]

Best Buy Education | Your Education Technology Partner

Best Buy Education | Your Education Technology Partner Promotional item received. All opinions are my own.   Although it's been several years since I've been in the classroom teaching, I have spent some time in elementary schools due to having young children. What I've noticed is that schools have become more electronics based than ever before. I really can't blame them, either! The amount of data that can be housed on a … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any)   … [Read more...]

Unique Tourist Attractions in Chicago Kids Will Love

Unique Tourist Attractions in Chicago Kids Will Love   Offbeat and odd attractions can often be the highlight of a trip, and Chicago has plenty of odd tourist attractions that kids will love. Most of the weird stuff was not planned out by the city but the fruit of one person’s eccentricities. However, a couple of odd sights that a lot of planning went into, such as the unique events hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago, still didn’t … [Read more...]

New Years Greetings for Kids

New Years Greetings for Kids Helping Your Child Wish New Years To Friends & Relatives New Years marks a new beginning. It is a time when families embark on a new journey. It is a time for sharing and enjoying new resolutions. It is an especially exciting time for the young ones. After saying good bye to candy canes and sugar plums, your children are probably lounging around the house with their new Christmas toys (and getting ready … [Read more...]

Boiled Egg Snowman

Boiled Egg Snowmen When trying to get the kids to eat a healthy breakfast, mom's will often try to make their food "fun". Boiled eggs are an easy medium to manipulate with an adorably fun snowman result. Whether just for fun or as your winter party potluck contribution... these little guys are sure to cause a stir. INGREDIENTS (for 6 snowmen) 6 Boiled Jumbo Eggs 6 Boiled Medium Eggs 2 Carrots Peppercorns Pretzel Sticks Green onion … [Read more...]

How to Hang Artwork in Your Home

How to Hang Artwork in Your Home Artwork, like paintings, photos and posters are one of several budget-friendly options for decorating your home. You can find affordable artwork at local galleries, flea markets, museum shops, and even regular department stores. If you are artistically inclined, you can even make your own artwork to liven up the walls in your home. When it comes to putting artwork in your home, choosing the artwork is generally … [Read more...]

Twinings Tea | Free Samples

Twinings Tea Samples received. All opinions are my own. Several months ago my husband and I gave up pop. It was a horrible addiction for me and I knew it was time. Just drinking water, though, was boring for me and so my dear husband introduced me to the joys of drinking tea. Tea is the world’s most popular beverage. From the north of Russia to the tip of Southern Africa…from the West Coast of America to the Far East…tea is enjoyed in … [Read more...]