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Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Tis the season for Ugly Christmas Sweater parties!  And I had the opportunity to review an ugly Christmas sweater for the blog.  Unfortunately for me, my daughter won me over and got to select the sweater and keep it.  She picked out a “FRAGILE” Lamp Sweater from the Ugly Christmas Sweater website and it is...

World Smile Day with Walkers Shortbread

Today is World Smile Day and you can give so many people a smile with Walkers Shortbread!  I received a collection of Walkers Shortbread treats to give to others to share smiles.  I created smiles by sharing my Walkers Shortbread at the public preschool where I teach.  We had a special snack planned for today,...

BEDDI Charge Alarm Clock

Recently we had the opportunity to review the BEDDI Charge Alarm Clock.  This clock is perfect for a child’s bedroom.  It has a mood light that is the perfect brightness for a night light, an alarm clock and USB ports.  I only let the kids charge up during the day, and this frees up the...
Review: Busy Family Planning Calendar & Creative Books

Review: Busy Family Planning Calendar & Creative Books

The school year has begun, and if you are anything like me you might feel like life is utter chaos.  Thankfully a perfect review  product arrived in the mail…the Busy Family Planning Calendar. It’s a great calendar to keep family planning organized and easy to utilize for all ages.  And I am thinking that along...
Crafty Books for Boys and Girls of All Ages

Crafty Books for Boys and Girls of All Ages

Did anyone else feel like their kids spent way too much time in front of screens this summer?  We got to that point a few times this summer, but thanks to Quarto Books the kids had some awesome crafty adventures in our own house.  When I was a kid I loved crafty books that taught...
Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Walkers Shortbread

Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Walkers Shortbread

Valentine’s Day is approaching in just a couple weeks!  Have you figured out a way to celebrate yet?  Let Walkers Shortbread be part of your celebrations to sweeten things up.  They have a line of chocolate products that are scrumptious!  We had the opportunity to try the chocolate collection and they were a hit with...

National Shortbread Day

Did you know that January 6th is National Shortbread Day?  Will you celebrate with tea and shortbread?  Might I suggest Walkers Shortbread for your snacking pleasure?  We had the opportunity to taste test a few of their products recently and they were a hit at our house. I have had a special place in my...
Dinner and Dessert at Frisch's Big Boy

Dinner and Dessert at Frisch’s Big Boy

Recently Max and I attended a media event at the recently renovated Frisch’s Big Boy in Covington.  The reason for the gathering was to celebrate the opening of the Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker AND the introduction of a new holiday dessert item on the Frisch’s menu: Peppermint Hot Fudge Cake.  Max and I had a lovely...
Zebra Pens {Review}

Zebra Pens {Review}

A short while back a box of goodies arrived in the mail and all of a sudden war was declared at our house. The package contained a huge collection of Zebra Pen products and we all hurried to stake claim on which pens we wanted. Ella is still mad at me for claiming an entire...
Lunchbox Buddies

Lunchbox Buddies

Do you pack lunches for your children, or do they pack their own?  We are a family of lunch-packers, and sometimes I like to liven things up just to keep it interesting.  I was given a few packs of Lunchbox Buddies note pads to check out and have fun with.  Lunchbox Buddies are silly note...

The Sneaky Chef is Coming to Cincy & NKY :: Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

Missy Chase Lapine, more commonly known as the “Sneaky Chef” has been wowing families with her cookbooks for years, and now she is selling her veggie-loaded favorite foods at Remke Markets in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky!  Missy is a mother of two and founder of “Sneaky Chef”.  She encourages families to serve their chidlren healthier...

Coming to Town :: Disney On Ice, 100 Years of Magic!

One of our favorite events will be rolling into town at the end of October, and we can’t wait!  It’s perfect that 2013 is the year we went to Disney World for the first time AND it’s the year that Disney on Ice is celebrating 100 Years of Magic.  My kids have fun every year...