CLOSED: Children’s Book Review and Giveaway: Because Your Mommy Loves You

The first time I read Andrew Clements’ Because Your Mommy Loves You (illustrated by R.W. Alley) with my 4yo son Eli, I couldn’t get past the third page without crying. The...

CLOSED: A Twist on a Classic: Recipe and Giveaway from the Hellmann’s Chicken Change-Up Challenge

As part of the Hellmann’s Chicken Change-Up Challenge, I’ve recently discovered two great new chicken recipes: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, which saves a ton of time in the...

Oregon Comes To Texas with the Tillamook Cheese Loaf Love Tour

As a blogger who often works with companies to promote different products and campaigns, I get a lot of emails from pr firms. Precious few make me jump in my seat the way I did after a...

Getting Ready for Graduation with Tiny Prints

I’ve ordered her cap and gown. She’s been accepted to college. We put a deposit down on her housing. This is getting very, very real. In just 6 weeks my 18yo daughter, Hannah,...

Fun & Delicious Veggie Recipes with Country Crock

This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my...

Outdoor Fun with Chalk City Toys

January through May are my favorite months in the Houston area. It’s not too warm yet and the humidity is low(er). Days are typically very nice, and my kids love taking the chance to...

Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Celebrates 10 Years with ‘Breakfast and a Book’ Events

I’ve shared news about the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories over the years because I believe in the great good they do to support children’s literacy and my family has thoroughly...

CLOSED: HOP Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway

For this weekend’s family movie night we gathered to watch the new animated family film HOP on DVD. It was a lot funnier than I expected, and each of our kids – from 4 to 18...

A Budget Friendly Recipe from Hellmann’s Chicken Change-Up Challenge

Earlier this month I introduced you to Hellmann’s Chicken Change-Up challenge and shared an awesome time-saving recipe that our whole family enjoyed. This time I’m back with a...

CLOSED: Busytown Toys and Toys ‘R Us Gift Card Easter Basket #Giveaway

Last year I wrote about my enchantment with the children’s series Busytown Mysteries, and how much my son loved the Busytown Town Hall Deluxe Playset we were sent for...