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Weight Watchers French Toast Casserole Just two Smart Points Per Serving
There seems to be a different food holiday every day and every month but in our house it is National French Toast day every day and the ONE dish my … [Read More...]
10 of My Favorite Quotes about Love
When you are married for almost 20 years - sometimes you need to be reminded to cherish your partner and what better way to do it than with 10 of My … [Read More...]
Parenting Tips
3 steps to help you DETHRONE YOUR TODDLER when TIME-OUTS don’t work!
If you're a parent of a toddler, this situation will sound all too familiar: It's 5:30 p.m., you're just about finished preparing dinner and your toddler is screaming at the top of his lungs, refusing … [Read More...]
4 Things I’ve Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older
It sounds kind of cliche- the idea that in parenting my kids I feel like I'm the one who is learning and growing in ways that I couldn't fathom just a few years ago- but it is true and I'm sharing 4 … [Read More...]
Kid Gear
Reasons Why Parents should Buy Children Pre-Owned Cell Phones from Trademore and Tips to teach them to keep their Phones Safe!
This post is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post. As a parent it is so hard to hold back when it comes to your kids- and in many instances I think we all believe that showering them … [Read More...]
Head Back to School with JCPenney Optical and Reframe Your Look For less
Head Back to School with JCPenney Optical and Reframe Your Look For less is a sponsored post Several years ago my sandy haired then 10-year-old daughter was miserable! Why you ask? Well she'd been … [Read More...]
Marriage Musings
10 of My Favorite Quotes about Love
When you are married for almost 20 years - sometimes you need to be reminded to cherish your partner and what better way to do it than with 10 of My Favorite Quotes about Love. You need to remember … [Read More...]
3 Things I Learned About my Marriage This Week: Together We’re Everything
You would think after being married 19 years (this December 19th was 19 years of mostly wedded bliss if you overlook that time WE broke a radio and lamp fighting-- it was JUST ONCE pre-kids) it would … [Read More...]
Delicious Recipes
Weight Watchers French Toast Casserole Just two Smart Points Per Serving
There seems to be a different food holiday every day and every month but in our house it is National French Toast day every day and the ONE dish my skinny son will NEVER REFUSE! So In honor of our … [Read More...]
Fun Ways To Encourage Kids to Learn About Pi and a Weight Watchers 1 point Pumpkin Pie recipe
Fun Ways To Encourage Kids to Learn About Pi and a Weight Watchers 1 point Pumpkin Pie recipe because Let's face it-- Math gets a BAD RAP. Math is very technical and very right brain- it requires an … [Read More...]
Family Fun
A Survival Guide For Back to School Shopping With Your Teen Daughter at The Mall
If I've learned anything since my daughter became a teenager it is that shopping with her for any article of clothing requires that I abide by a very stringent set of rules (aka A Survival Guide For … [Read More...]
11 DIY Projects that Kids Can Dig their Little Hands Into!
Are you a DIY-er? If you are, there's no reason not to get your kid in on the act as well with these 11 DIY Projects that Kids Can Dig their Little Hands Into! And even if you have TWO LEFT THUMBS … [Read More...]
Fashion & Style
5 Ways FlexiSpot’s Ergonomic Products Can Change Your Sedentary Lifestyle
5 Ways FlexiSpot's Ergonomic Products Can Change Your Sedentary Lifestyle is a sponsored post Like so many of my friends and family I spend much of my work life sedentary in an office chair staring … [Read More...]
Tips To Be Summer Party Fabulous
This is a sponsored post. The Summer party circuit is already in full swing. Whether you're headed to a backyard barbecue, wedding shower or an all-inclusive trip to an exotic location the one thing … [Read More...]
