So You Think You Can Dream {SYTYCD, Season 9!}

It’s that time of year again. Time for another season of So You Think You Can Dance. My girls and I are absolutely riveted by this show. Not by the well-meaning (though...

When Suburban Ducks Attack

I’m sure in the wild, ducks are all like “Oh, man, there’s a human! Let’s get out of here!” But here in suburbia, ducks seem to get all gangsta anytime my kids...

What Was I Saying?

If you’re a regular reader, you may have noticed a significant lack of personal posts lately. If you’re a new reader or just stopping by, you’ll have to take my word for...

Scholastic Mother Daughter Book Club Giveaway: 6 Books and a $50 VISA Gift Card

“Mom, what should I read next?” is a common question from my children, especially my girls. We all have similar tastes in books, and we like to get recommendations and ideas...

A Quick “Everyday Treat” with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

        Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it....

Win Orville Rendenbacher’s SmartPop! and Begin Your Own “Healthy Snacking Challenge”

Last week I shared that my family and I are taking part in a “Healthy Snacking Challenge” with Orville Redenbacher’s. This means we’ve swapped out many of our...

Could You Use a Little #ChopInspiration? {Twitter Party & Prizes}

I think nearly 70% of the meal ideas I use at home come from the internet. Cooking isn’t something that comes naturally to me, so I need all the inspiration I can get! Anytime I find...

Mother’s Day Gift Idea: The VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Home Phone System

Everyone who knows me knows how hard it is to get me on the phone. Frankly, I don’t like to stop what I’m doing to have a conversation, and as a busy mom of 5, it seems...