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Menu Plan Monday ~ October 6

I am really struggling with planning (and sticking to plans) for dinners.  School nights are getting the best of me with extra curricular activities.  I need to find some balance.  Last week I did pretty good though, I not only made some great meals, but was even able to make some “extras” to stretch for...

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...

Creating a Family Travel Guide

When Michael and I were in college we spent many weekends at the Red River Gorge, and even after we got married we still went camping pretty regularly. But once we started having kids camping got a bit complicated, and we started staying in cabins and not tent camping as much as we used to...

From the Mouths of Babes…

Menu Plan Monday ~ September 23

Last week was a doozy at our house.  Between the four kids and their extra curricular activities and other commitments for myself, we were on the GO!  So we had several EASY dinners last week!  For more menu planning inspiration visit OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday Post! Here’s what was cooking at our house last week ::...
Date Night :: Twilight in the Gardens at Baker Hunt

Date Night :: Twilight in the Gardens at Baker Hunt

You know by now that our family loves the arts.  Our children are involved in art programs at several different places, one of which is Baker Hunt.  Baker Hunt has a special place in my heart because of the history of this institution.  My great-grandmother participated in art programs at Baker Hunt, and several of...

Cards by Katie FALL SALE

I’m having a huge blowout FALL SALE over at the Cards by Katie Etsy Shop!  Are you a fan of snail mail like myself?  This is a perfect opportunity to stock up, because all of the cards are 25% off right now PLUS I’m sending a set of “Mystery Cards” FREE with each order!  Mystery...
Kids in the Kitchen :: Monster Face Cookies

Kids in the Kitchen :: Monster Face Cookies

It’s the perfect time of  year to have some monstrously good fun in the kitchen with the munchkins!  These Monster Face Cookies are a simple tasty treat for the kids to put together, and you can turn it into a monster bash by reading some monster themed books and perhaps even working on a Monster...

VTech Roll & Learn Activity Suitcase ™ Review & Giveaway

Note: This is a sponsored post.  I was given a VTech Roll & Learn Activity Suitcase ™ for review purposes.  I am also being compensated for time spent on this project, but please note…all opinions are 100% my own!   Toys for babies and toddlers sure aren’t what they used to be!  When I was a...

The Pickled Brothers Circus at the Old West Festival

Last weekend we were entertained by the Pickled Brothers Circus at the Old West Festival.  What a show!  There was fire-eating, juggling, sword swallowing, lying on beds of nails, laughter and more.  If you haven’t seen the Pickled Brothers perform before, you really should catch one of their shows!  Fabulous fun for the entire family!...

Yoplait Fruitful ~ A Perfect Snack

If you’ve read this blog before you know that I’m lunch-packing mama of four.  I try to pack my kid lunches most of the days, and even pack my husband’s lunch several days a week.  Here’s one of my secrets…I like to take a healthy sort of food and make my family think that they...

Menu Plan Monday ~ September 9th

Here’s what was cooking at our house last week, be sure to click the links to try the tasty recipes we dined on!  And PIN PIN PIN!  That’s how I keep all of my recipes organized nowadays.  And be sure to check out my Recipe Archives and OrgJunkie’s MPM Roundup for more inspiration! Slow Cooker...