It’s mosquito season – yay! (Obviously I’m kidding – mosquitoes and I are not friends!) With this in mind, I wanted to get a gazebo for our back yard as part of the makeover so I had somewhere to hang out in the evenings and enjoy all of our recent hard work. Unfortunately, we don’t have a tremendous amount of space for a gazebo, so I went with this Instant Screened Canopy by … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Refresh Your Sleep with this Comfy Latex “Body” Pillow from Savvy Rest
I received a pillow to facilitate this review. No monetary compensation took place and ALL thoughts and opinions associated with this review are 100% my own. So, you’ve finally decided to get rid of your old, incommodious pillow that you’ve had since forever, right? If you’re looking for comfort and support for a restful night’s sleep or you’re looking to unwind after a long … [Read more...]
THREE WAYS A BEST MAGNETIC SHOWER HEAD CAN MAKE MOM’S LIFE EASIER
As a mom, you work really hard to keep your home running smoothly, so the last thing you want before putting the kids to bed is an epic bath-time battle. Sometimes, though, the tantrum is unavoidable. Fortunately there are a few minor upgrades that you can make to your bath and tub that actually add exponential amounts of comfort and convenience. In addition to the soft … [Read more...]
Surefire Party Tips for an Awesome Fireman Themed Birthday Party
Stop, drop and roll out an awesome fireman themed birthday party by observing these surefire party tips! Jennifer Carver from Spaceships and Laser Beams has ideas for party decorations, refreshments, activities and favors that will ignite your imagination. Add some spark to the fireman party space with creative decorations. There are many ways to successfully decorate for a … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars
I love the idea of individual desserts made in coffee mugs and mason jars. With Valentine’s Day coming up Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars is a perfect dessert that’s easy to make for just two! Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars Ingredients: fresh strawberries – 2 or 3 large berries for each jar cake dry yellow or white cake mix – You’ll use about 1/2 of a … [Read more...]
John Cena Action Figure Review
On January 1, 2010 Mattel and WWE officially became partners. Awesome, right? The new year and decade commence with the biggest launch in Mattel’s 65-year toy-making legacy, bringing forth elaborate detail the likes of which have never been seen before in WWE action figure history. From the heavy detailed, intricate aspects of Rey Mysterio’s signature mask and CM Punk’s … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Sara Lee. This could include the Sara Lee providing us with content, product or other forms of payment. Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle should literally be in every moms repertoire, seriously! It’s SO delicious! If your family loves strawberries and cheesecake, then this recipe is sure to be a HIT! My family … [Read more...]
DIY Rustic Spring Mantle Decor
I have to say my favorite decor is often whatever I can make for free using found items around the home (or hubby’s garage). I think it is absolutely thrilling to create something pretty and festive from “nothing.” Lately I have a bit of an obsession with wood- leftover pieces from shelves, or 2×4’s cut for fences, etc… Every Time my husband tosses them out I rescue them from … [Read more...]
ULTIMATE OMELETTE BREAKFAST PIZZA
Do you find that keeping it ALL together during the holidays is difficult? What are you doing to make it easier on yourself this year? For me, it’s more than just the holiday meal that’s difficult. As a matter of fact, the holiday meals are actually the easiest parts of the entire season! It’s the rest that makes it a challenging time of year. The kids are running all over the … [Read more...]
Get the Ultimate Comfort and Style with Peacock Alley – Turino Flannel Sheets Review
Experience warmth, comfort, and softness with this beauteous supima cotton sheet set from Peacock Alley. The Turino Flannel Sheet set has an exquisite look and ultra-soft feel that provides superior comfort for a restful night’s rest. The flannel sheet set is produced from extra-long supima cotton fibers that are remarkably comfortable, they’ll leave you wanting to stay in bed … [Read more...]
Display Your Child’s Achievements & Success with Church Hill Classics Diploma Frames
As much as I’ve been looking forward to summer, this year is a bit BITTERSWEET for me since my lovely daughter’s graduating. It really does seem like yesterday that I was reading her Barney books and now all of a sudden she’s about to have a high school diploma. I’d love to save the diploma in her baby book with her first lock of hair, the first piece of paper she wrote her … [Read more...]
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent is a natural detergent available in three unique, fresh scents derived from 100-percent natural cleaning ingredients and natural fragrance extracts. It’s tough on dirt and stains, yet also hypoallergenic and free of phosphates and dyes. With Purex Natural Elements, you don’t need to compromise: It delivers powerful performance results … [Read more...]
Sausage Fried Rice
What’s for dinner in your house tonight? We had sausage fried rice. It’s technically pork fried rice since sausage is pork, and it tastes almost the same as the pork fried rice you’d get with your Chinese food order. My husband and I love it and more importantly, so do my kids. Happy kids make for a happy Mom! The recipe is really simple. You fry the sausage in the … [Read more...]
Enjoy Simple Home Cooking with the Aroma 12-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
Rice is one of those foods that you almost never get right… too much water, not enough water, cooked too long, not cooked long enough. Bad rice can RUIN an entire meal! And, I’ve ruined plenty of meals due to bad rice. Pretty sad, right? For some reason my rice always comes out gooey and sticky, no matter how much water I use. Ugh!! We received a Aroma Rice Cooker in … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
Um, while we’d all love to have the time to spend 3 hours daily preparing meals for our families, the simple fact is that it’s just not possible most of the time. We’ve all got busy schedules, and the faster we can get meals prepared and on the table, the better. There are a few ways you can do that. Let’s begin with the most important meal of the day – BREAKFAST. Cold cereal … [Read more...]