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Family Friendly Memorial Day Activities

2013-05-24T14:00:00.001-05:00

window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-40488493-1'); I cannot believe Memorial Day is already upon us. While celebrating the long weekend with your family and friends do not forget Memorial Day is a chance to remember and celebrate those

It's always fun to look back to see just how far you have come!

2013-05-16T12:49:00.000-05:00

While surfing Pinterest I came across this wonderful idea by Lisa's Workshop and I thought why not take this a little further. I love the idea so I thought I would start this tradition within my own family. But rather than using the Dr. Suess book as suggested in Lisa's blog. I am going to start my own scrap book of sorts for each child adding to it each year and presenting it to them at their

Nerf Super Soaker Block Party

2013-05-10T10:34:00.002-05:00

We were recently chosen by House Party to host a Nerf Super Soaker Block Party! The kids are so excited. What a better way to kick off summer. We will have tons of food including the CHEETOS® Puffs SIMPLY NATURAL™ White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks provided for the party! The invitations are sent now the planning will begin. I have thought of a couple of games using

Helpful Kitchen Tips

2013-05-08T11:21:00.000-05:00

Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato- based sauces. No more stains! Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator--it will keep for weeks! Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips! Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off!

Happy Family, Happy Kids!

2013-05-07T15:55:00.001-05:00

Last night as I was hiding in the bathroom eating my secret stash of Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, while pretending to have a tummy ache so that Mommy could have a few minutes of peace. It occurred to me that maybe I need a break, a little grown up time. Date night, couple time, alone time, grown up time whatever you call it in your house; it is an absolute necessity at the very least once a

Now that's customer service!

2013-05-06T11:49:00.000-05:00

Let’s face it unfortunately when it comes to customer service there seem to be more complaints then praise lately. So it is so refreshing when a company goes over and above to please their customers and Fisher Price® has proven to be that company for me and have impressed me time and time again! I have to give credit where credit is due. I have contacted Fisher Price® two times in the past year

School's almost out!!

2013-05-03T13:24:00.002-05:00

Summer is fast approaching and while it is definitely time for family fun in the sun. Don’t forget that it is also important to keep the kid’s minds academically sharp! There are many summer programs to help achieve this, check with your area's community center to see what kinds of programs they offer. There are also many simple ways you can incorporate learning experiences into your

It's never too early

2013-05-02T10:21:00.000-05:00

I’m not ashamed to admit that yesterday I officially started Christmas shopping. I know, I know. It’s only the beginning of May. But Christmas is after all the most wonderful time of the year!! And it’s hard to pass up a good deal! I was browsing various toy websites and had decided on a few items that I wanted to buy for our baby girl. Now don’t get me wrong I love our

Spring has finally sprung!

2013-04-29T10:55:00.000-05:00

The warmer weather has finally reached us. It couldn’t have come quick enough for the boys and well Mom and Dad too, we were getting cabin fever being cooped up in the house for so long. We’ve started working on the yard. I cannot wait to get out there and plant flowers. The kids love getting involved with planting and designing our flower beds. It’s such a wonderful

Crazylegs Classic

2013-04-28T13:21:00.000-05:00

Yesterday the baby and I participated in the Crazylegs Classic. A 2 mile walk to support UW Badger Athletics. I have never been one for exercise, I think because I grew up with my Mom and Aunt always dieting and I associated exercise with weight loss rather than health. So needless to say I was a little intimidated when a coworker mentioned doing the walk, but I wanted to

Make the Holiday's even more special!

2013-04-26T09:05:00.000-05:00

I love coming up with creative fun ways to make the holidays and birthdays more exciting to the kids. I remember holiday time especially Christmas being so magical when I was little all of the lights and decorations, and smells. I want them to feel the same and maybe even one day do the same for their children. This year at Easter I was a bit overwhelmed. Home with a newborn there just never

This thing called Love

2013-04-25T20:27:00.000-05:00

So this thing called LOVE… Here I go philosophizing again or more accurately still... I have been giving a ton of thought to love, not just romantic love, just love. I hear a lot of people speak about love in a negative way; love hurts, love complicates things, it’s not worth the trouble, love sucks, etc. Not being one to throw out bible quotes often but I honestly think

Dinner time made easy!

2013-04-25T13:59:00.000-05:00

Meal time is one of the biggest challenges we face at our house. Every night we hear “I don’t like this” and “can I be done” more times than I care to relive here. We are not strict when it comes to eating, we don’t expect them to eat every last crumb, but we do want the kids to at least try everything on their plate. This has proven to be far more challenging than I ever would have imagined.