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...]
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...]
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...]
Three-Hour Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
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Slow cooker chili is pretty much my main go-to, save-the-day meal in the winter months. I can't tell you how many times its mid-afternoon and I realize I don't know what I'm going to make for dinner. I'm not interested in making a stop to the store so I hit up my pantry and see what I can make from what I have on hand. One main staple item I always have are beans. BUSH’S® Savory Beans are … [Read more...]
Celebrate The Chinese New Year with This Fun Pig Paper Plate Craft & Ling Ling
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Have you ever celebrated the Chinese New Year? Last week when the kids had a half day at school we went to have lunch at our favorite local Chinese restaurant and were sad to see a sign on their door stating they'd be closed for the next two weeks. I don't think our little local place ever closes so we were happy to see that they were off enjoying time with family but didn't know what to do … [Read more...]
Summer Snacking Made Easy with Nabisco
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I love everything about summer. My kids are home more than ever and there's always a reason on the weekends to celebrate or catch up with friends. We especially love to travel and have already done multiple trips. Once summer comes we tend to stay more local and only travel where we can reach by car in a few hours or less. I just recently got back from Lake George, NY with the family and Norwich, … [Read more...]
