Looking for something fun to do indoors? Do you remember Chinese Jump Ropes? My sisters and I loved playing with them when we were kids. One day it occurred to me to look for them and I found a few on Amazon, but people were totally complaining about them in the reviews, so I decided […]
Junk in Your Trunk? Win an Emergency Roadside Kit from State Farm
Have you ever had a car emergency in the winter? According to State Farm® many people driving around with young kids are carrying around a lot of junk in their trunk instead of what they really need – an emergency roadside kit. So here’s what we need to have with us in our cars and […]
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Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
My sister, Amy, and her son Ben (8) were holiday shopping at an outdoor shopping center the other day and it was freezing outside. They approached a store with a Salvation Army bell ringer out front. My sister is in school full-time, so her family is watching every penny right now, but, still, as she […]
Holiday Gift Bag Idea: How to Make Homemade Play-Doh
Recipe for Homemade Play-Doh 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup salt 2 tsp cream of tarter 1 tbs cooking oil food coloring scents if desired Mix dry ingredients in a sauce pan. Add oil, water and food coloring. Cook 3 minutes or until mixture pulls away from the sides of the […]
Tip for Lighting a Real Christmas Tree
Lights On – Lights Off! Okay, so the point of this tip is an easy way to remove the lights when Christmas is over. (I know, who wants to think about it being over right now.) But, stay with me, I have tell you how to put them on so they are easy to get […]
Hot Caramel Apple Cider (Delicious!)
So, I am having this little caramel phase and seem to gravitate towards anything that has it and I am looking for things to put it on. Enter —> my hot cider. I just get the individual packets (Alpine is what I like) but instead of making it with water, I make it with apple […]
Country Living Fair Atlanta Pictures (Part 2)
Okay, so my mother-in-law mentioned the Country Living Fair was taking place in Atlanta the SAME weekend we were scheduled to be there, so I totally made it happen. Since she couldn’t be with me, I made a point to talk LOTS of pictures for her, so she could get a feel for the kinds […]
Looking for a Fun Meal to Make With Kids: Breakfast Pizza!
During a visit with my sister and her family, I discovered a fun new way to have breakfast: Breakfast pizza. And it’s something the kids can help make, too! How to Make Breakfast Pizza Ingredients: Boboli ready-made pizza crust Olive Oil Eggs Milk cheese veggies and or breakfast meats (we used sausage and bacon) Directions: […]
Awkward Family Holiday Photos Book Giveaway
Have you ever seen the web site with all the funny pictures people send in with captions? Well, apparently, there are books of them. Who knew?!?! I learned this when my friends at Random House sent me the newest book in the series called Awkward Family Holiday Photos. Oh, you guys, it’s so stink’n funny! I […]
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Monkey Bread (Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe)
My mom makes this monkey bread, usually around the holidays and it’s tasty and easy to make, so I thought I would share it. Monkey Bread Recipe Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 16 oz. cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ¾ cup butter […]
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