One of my all-time favorite cakes is a Fruit Cocktail Cake. It’s an old family recipe that my mom still loves to make today. When I found out that today was National Fruit Cocktail Day, I knew we had to do a video to showcase this delicious cake the lady who makes it. Fruit Cocktail […]
I love IKEA! There I said it! I love walking thru and checking out the different rooms, sitting on the furniture (I found my dream chair the last time I was there). I love that they have a playroom for my kids, because shopping with 4 kids can be a nightmare. 🙂 And, the quality […]
5 Things Everyone Should Do To Prepare Your Home In The Event Of A Fire This post was sponsored by Kidde Fire Safety as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As a mom of four children, I often think about fire safety. Have […]
When you and your partner are parents, having a date night is an important part of your relationship. After all, you spend so much time caring for your little (or big) ones that you rarely have time to really talk to your partner, outside of the generic ‘did you do the packed lunches or was […]
How to be a Tourist in Your Own Town Sometimes you may feel like getting out of the house but can’t afford to travel far. If you’re looking for a change in scenery but have limited funds then perhaps it’s time to take a day and be a tourist in your own town. Experiencing your […]
The beautiful thing about heading to Disney is that no matter the age of your child, they will remember and love different things each and every visit. When they are toddler age, they love to see and interact with the characters and when they become more school-aged, it’s all about the rides! No matter the […]
Once you turn 40 you start to see life in a whole new way. Many of you may have raised your kids into teenagers or adults who are making their first steps into the world and now you have the opportunity to focus on yourself and enjoy the life you couldn’t in your 30s. Being […]
Do you love the taste of chocolate and toffee? Chocolate and toffee is one of my favorite combinations, add caramel and I’m in heaven! I’ve always loved chocolate — give me a choice between chocolate and any other flavor and I will always choose chocolate. The richer the better! And, this Heath Bar Poke Cake […]
This post is sponsored by Abbott, the makers of Ensure Max Protein. As most of you know, I’ve been following a low carb diet for a while now. One of the things that I’ve missed most is the taste of chocolate, so when I found out that Ensure Max Protein comes in a delicious milk […]
Simple farmhouse decor is a popular style for kitchens. If you’re not a designer yourself it can be hard to pick accessories that go well together and are functional. I’m sharing my top ten picks for farmhouse style kitchen accessories to make your decorating job a little less stressful and a lot more fun! Wall […]
Anyone with a school-aged child will understand the frustration of hearing the words “sure”, “fine”, and “nothing”, or better yet, a mumbled grunt. These are common responses parents receive when they ask their kids about day-to-day stuff like school, friends, or what they had for lunch. Maybe you’ve had the experience of visiting your child’s classroom and […]
Getting someone a gift for their birthday or another special occasion is a wonderful way to show how much you appreciate them, but it isn’t always about how much you spend. The best gifts don’t necessarily come with a big price tag, but instead, show the recipient how well you know them. Some of these […]
