I needed to make dental care simple. Like so many, going to the dentist isn't easy for me. I get anxious just thinking about the process, especially if you're starting from the beginning again. I just recently started going back to the dentist. As a kid, I went regularly, but as an adult, I struggled to find one that I liked- or could afford. The idea of finding a new dentist is daunting. I … [Read more...]
Resolutions Made Easy With These Small Changes
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My family has been working hard at making healthier choices this new year. Resolutions made easy, this means, making these choices daily habits or routines. Start with small changes. Maybe you park in the back row when you visit the store or skip the elevator and use the stairs. Small changes lead to significant changes. In the last year, I've lost 60 pounds. I look at side-by-side photos of … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness & Supporting Charities During The Holiday Season
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During the holiday season, we find ourselves doing more acts of kindness and supporting charities in need. It's always important to teach kindness, but this time of year is often a hardship for many families in need. There are many ways to help both big and small. As Thanksgiving approaches, I start to ask my children ways we can help our community. We always come up with many to choose from, but … [Read more...]
Unlimited Squirrels: Who is the Mystery Reader? Mo Willems NEWEST Book + Giveaway!
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Unlimited Squirrels: Who is the Mystery Reader? is the latest addition to the series by Mo Willems. The Unlimited Squirrels books combine hilarious narrative stories with surprising nonfiction content making them like no other pre-reader series. In our house, we read daily. Sometimes finding new books to keep Sawyer interested can be hard. In second grade, he's moved past or read most of … [Read more...]
Banana & Peanut Butter Roll Ups & Taco Sandwich Lunch Ideas
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Now that we are back to school, it means back to packing daily lunches. Ham & Cheese get old pretty fast, so I like to change things up. Banana & Peanut Butter Roll Ups are easy to make, and Sawyer thinks they are fantastic. Another one of Sawyer's favorites is when I make fun sandwiches with leftovers. Taco Sandwiches are one he looks forward to as well. We keep King's Hawaiian Rolls on … [Read more...]
Bite Sized Snacks For Entertaining + $100,000 Sweepstake!
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This summer has been a complete whirlwind. My oldest son graduated this spring, and we've been celebrating ever since. I've never entertained so many people in such a short time frame, from the end of finals to the ceremony, to the graduation party day. I couldn't keep up with having baked goods and such and realized it would be much simpler having some go-to favorites on hand. Bite … [Read more...]
OREO Cookies & Crème Chocolate King Size Bars – The NEW Sweet Treat
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Do you enjoy a sweet treat during your day? My boys do! One of their favorites is cookies. More specifically, OREO cookies. So, when I heard about the all-new OREO Cookies & Crème Chocolate King Size Bars, I knew they'd be lining up to give them a try. See, around here OREO is the king of cookies. We have to hide them in different spots whenever I pick some up at the store. Somehow every time … [Read more...]
RITZ Crisp & Thins – Our Favorite On The Go Summer Snack
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My son just graduated last night. It still feels a bit surreal to me. At the beginning of parenting, it's almost as though your child will never leave you. Next thing you know, you're sitting in an auditorium sneaking your youngest RITZ Crisp & Thins hoping it keeps him quiet, and hiding the tears with your sleeve because tissues would give you away. Graduation doesn't just end at the … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Chicken Pasta Recipe {Great Warm or Cold}
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Here in Western MA we are known for the amazing asparagus we grow. I love eating up as much of it as I can fresh off the farm stand. As a teen, my mom used to make Asparagus & Chicken Pasta and I loved it. She always served it cold but my favorite is fresh off the stove, served warm. Ingredients: asparagus (one bundle)chicken tenders (one 2 pound package)1 tsp poultry … [Read more...]
