I can’t believe it’s already almost the end of June! Where has this month gone? In just a couple of weeks, it will be time to bring out the fireworks and our best red, white & blue attire to celebrate the 4th of July. With the heat of summer upon us, I thought I’d give my readers a few ideas for fun and festive recipes to help make this Independence Day a little bit cooler. The best part about these sweet treats is that they are low-fat … [Read more...]
Top 4 Places to Spend 4th of July Weekend
June 14, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
The following content is brought to you by Alicia Rades -- Enjoy!!! The 4th of July is a big deal in our country, and if you want to experience a spectacular fireworks show while attending the best parties in the nation, then you'll want to visit one of the following four cities this year. 1. New York City AOL ranks the Macy's Firework Spectacular in New York City the biggest show in the nation considering the amount of people, weight of … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Spa Package For Mother’s Day
April 9, 2013 by · 1 Comment
5 Reasons to Treat Mom to a Spa Package This Mother’s Day Last week, a friend was talking to me about possible gifts that she is planning on buying her mom for Mother's Day. She said that this year Mother's Day was slipping up on her and she doesn't want to wait until the very last minute to find the perfect gift. After some discussion, we decided an indulgent Mother’s Day spa package would be a great (and reasonably affordable) … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Leftovers: Recipe for Egg Salad
April 1, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
When it comes to holidays, part of the joy of celebrating is partaking in home-cooked meals that have traditional meaning to our families. A bonus, if you happen to be the hostess for said holiday, is leftovers that can feed your family for multiple meals. The only downside of leftovers, especially if you have a lot, is figuring out a way to add variety when incorporating them into your meals. Who wants to eat the same dinner five nights in … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunt In The Woods
March 31, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
The Easter Bunny decided to hide our eggs in the greenbelt. There were tons of eggs in the bushes, in the trees and next to fallen logs. See the orange egg inside the knot in the side of the tree on the left? Notice how fast Travis is running through the woods to get the next Easter Egg. He looks as if he is running on the basketball court. Bobby has slowed down in this picture, he's trying to figure out where to look next in … [Read more...]
Dye Easter Eggs With Your Family
March 30, 2013 by · 1 Comment
We have the perfect plastic tray to hold our wet eggs after they come out of the dye. We boiled 30 eggs and ate the ones that were cracked. How many eggs did you boil? We made the stripes on the purple egg by coloring it with a white crayon before placing it in the dye. The green egg is supposed to look like a certain type of fruit, what do you think that is? Easter Egg Tips 1. Don't forget to boil the eggs before you dye … [Read more...]
Easter Celebration Ideas
March 28, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Easter is a fun family-centered holiday that offers a great chance to spend some time with your kids and extended family members. Regardless of how big or small your family is, there are a number of things you can do together to celebrate this special holiday with your loved ones. Egg hunt – Kids of all ages love Easter egg hunts, so don’t skip this part of your Easter celebration. Whether or not you tell your kids that the Easter … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons Texas Is This Year’s Spring Break Destination
March 20, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
If you have kids, Spring Break is probably something they can’t wait to happen. So, you should try and make it as memorable as possible for them. Take a look at these five things that make Texas a prime Spring Break destination this year. Spend Some Time on the Galveston Beaches Image via Flickr by Michael J. Trump Many of the Galveston Beaches have been refurbished since Hurricane Ike, making it a beautiful and relaxing place to … [Read more...]
A Fun Valentine’s Day Activity for Kids
February 9, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Do your kids love holidays, excitement, and celebrations? This year, make Valentine's Day even more special by throwing a personalized, special Valentine's Day party! Instead of inviting over loads of people, stressing about how clean your house is, or worrying about whether everyone will like your food dishes, consider throwing a family-only Valentine's Day party that you can enjoy with your children and spouse. Valentine's Day is a … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day DIY
February 7, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Valentine's Day is a fun and exciting holiday for people of all ages. Whether you're retired, a schoolteacher, a busy mother, or five years old, chances are there is something about Valentine's Day that you enjoy and find appealing. One of the most enjoyable aspects of Valentine's Day, for me, is that there are so many fun crafts to be made! Whether you want to make something for your child, for your parents, or simply for a good friend, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Kid “Recipes”
February 5, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Don't let your Valentine's Day be simply about store-bought cards and candies. Add a bit of creative flair to how you celebrate by doing some cooking with your children. Kids of all ages can enjoy baking and cooking Valentine's Day treats whether you decide to enjoy them yourselves or share with friends. Here are some ways you can incorporate kid-friendly recipes into your Valentine's Day cooking: -Bake your child's favorite cookies. … [Read more...]
Kids Favorite Sherbert Punch Recipe
January 6, 2013 by · 6 Comments
My kids love to both make and drink orange sherbert punch. We make this every New Year's Eve in a large decorative punch bowl, but you can also make it by the glass. It is so easy since it only has 2 ingredients! Orange Sherbert Punch Recipe Tub of orange sherbert 2 Liter of 7 up or Ginger-ale Place the orange sherbert in your punch bowl or in a glass and pour the 7 up or Ginger-ale over the top of it. That's it! Then scoop … [Read more...]
Bond With Your Child Over A Valentine’s Day Craft
January 5, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
A Fun Valentine’s Day Craft for Mom and Kids Valentine’s Day is not merely reserved for couples having a candle-lit dinner over a bottle of champagne. It can be a fun time of year for kids to bond with their mothers and make some fun crafts for the home. When searching online for a flower provider, there are some great companies out there such as GlobalRose.com that offer a plethora of choices in flowers and packages to meet the needs … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Hide Gifts In Storage
December 28, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Today I received the following guest post in my email and thought I'd share it with you - enjoy:) Playing Santa Next Year Made Easier For Moms Every Holiday Season, moms face numerous battles. If getting everything on your kid’s wish lists and battling the shopping crowds isn’t enough to reap havoc on your mental health, than trying to find good hiding places around the house for those gifts will. Kids will be kids. They will hunt … [Read more...]
Grinch Colored Sugar Cookies
December 26, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
My 12 year old can make the best Sugar Cookies and he loves to experiment with food colors. He usually mixes different colors where he can get multiple colored "swirls" in his batter, but this year he decided to go with "Grinch Colored Green" cookies. Once the cookies where done, they had a dull "Grinch color" to them and Travis was quite pleased....LOL Here's what the final product, with green icing and red … [Read more...]
Essential Home Security Tips
December 21, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
5 Essential Home Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know 1. Be careful how you use social media Social media sites, namely Facebook and Twitter, are some of the greatest innovations of our time. However, it’s important to be vigilant about what you post on these sites because you never really know who is looking at them. Consequently, you should avoid posting any details about upcoming vacations or getaways. Something as harmless as … [Read more...]
