It's Christmas eve! Ack! Do you know I just started all my wrapping yesterday and I'm still nowhere near done! I'll be up super late tonight getting everything all done! Like always I wanted to continue my tradition of making all my own gift tags for all the presents! Since it's so late in the game I really needed them to be something simple and something I could make with basic craft supplies I … [Read more...]
Cheddar Turkey Meatball Sliders Recipe with Mama Mancini’s Meatballs
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mama Mancini’s Original Family Recipes for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Every time I think life is going to slow down, it speeds right back up. I end up in the same food ruts over and over again. The kids are always the first ones to point out that they are sick of eating the same meals over and over. Last time we were at Walmart Gavin saw … [Read more...]
Finish Your Holiday Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Club!
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Finishing my holiday shopping this year has been a nightmare. I've never been so behind in my holiday shopping before. Normally, I'm the one who is now over buying for people as I see all the great deals! We hit the mall up and left really discouraged. We had looked in every store and we were still coming up short for our three boys. Then I remembered I had recently found a Groupon with a great … [Read more...]
Start the New Year Off Right with a Blendtec #Giveaway
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I've never looked more forward to a year as I have 2015. The new year is often a time for resolutions and letting go of bad habits. I've been working at fixing bad eating habits all year and I've tried out several new eating styles and I'm really excited about bringing it in for my whole family come the new year. Eating a Paleo & Whole30 lifestyle is so beneficial in so many ways. Homemade … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Pecan Shortbread Recipe
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Disclosure: This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS™ Blogger Program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. I love this time of year. Dieting is pointless because, well, I love desserts like Peanut Butter Pecan Shortbread. It seems everywhere … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Chicken Nugget Parmesan Ring Recipe
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My kids keep complaining that dinner is boring and I don't mix it up enough. I thought I'd try to take some of our favorites and mix them up with some of their favorites and see what I could come up with. Chicken Parm is a big favorite here and so are chicken nuggets so I thought maybe if I could combine them and make a Chicken Nugget Parmesan somehow it would be a big hit. Guess what? It … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Christmas Trees {Kid Friendly Holiday Craft}
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My boys are all excited about the holidays and being just 10 days out I'm looking for lots of fun, easy things to do with them to keep them from being bored but still in the spirit. This fun holiday craft makes Paper Plate Christmas Trees that are great for all age groups from toddlers, preschool, and even older kids! Supplies are minimal and if you craft often probably already have on … [Read more...]
Grandparents Gift Idea: Personalized Potted Plant Kids Craft
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Every December I have a whole list of crafts I want the kids to help me make. Some of them even end up as gifts for family members. Gavin really enjoys any kind of drawing and when I found some cheap flower pots at IKEA last month I knew immediately that they would be great for Gavin to decorate and give to his grandparents who like to cook with fresh herbs but can't with our gardens currently … [Read more...]
Luvs Leak Free Holiday & Giveaway!
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“This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Luvs. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine." I'm sure everyone is deep into preparations for the holidays. I am finally getting some Christmas shopping done, we have a few more family Christmas traditions we need to squeeze in, I am nailing down schedules for which … [Read more...]
