Every once in awhile I have to stray from my normal happy posts and talk about some important safety stuff. Safety and prevention are all part of living a blissful life, so I’m taking some time today to remind you about fire safety and prevention. October is National Fire Safety Month so we decided as family that we needed to… Read More
What to Teach Kids About Online Safety
Today we NEED to talk about what kids need to know about being safe online. I’ve always been a huge promoter of safe internet for children. I believe the internet is not going away anytime soon and that our children have to learn to work online and use social media safely. But because there is so much online garbage and social… Read More
Cinnamon Roll Sundaes
I love a good sundae. Sundaes are simple treats and perfect for large groups or last-minute refreshment ideas. So today I’m sharing how to make quick Cinnamon Roll Sundaes over at the Rhodes Bake N Serv Kids Baking blog . I love switching things up a little. Using the microwave cinnamon rolls makes this a quick treat for just one… Read More
Quick Cinnamon Waffles
Oh boy, you are gonna love this recipe that I’m sharing over at Rhodes Kids Baking! It’s Quick Cinna-Waffles made with Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls and they are super duper easy peasy. Little Son and I made these together and the smell in our house was to die for. These are quickly made in your waffle iron and in no time… Read More
5 Solutions for dealing with Hard Water Stains
I believe in making life meaningful, but I don’t think cleaning hard water stains is on the list of meaningful things to do each day. Ugh. But it has to be done. If you live in an area with serious hard water like me, you know how annoying it can be. So I believe in finding ways to quickly clean… Read More
Easy Jam Belly Dessert Rolls
Hi friends! Today I am over at Rhodes Kids Baking website sharing the easiest dessert roll ever! We call them Jam Bellies. THIS IS A HUGE FAVORITE AT OUR HOUSE! And they are easy because you use Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls. Easy Jam Belly Rolls make a great snack, dessert, or just a sweet addition to a savory dinner…. Read More
Things I Love at Minted
*Sponsored by Minted. In exchange for an honest review, I received compensation. Sponsored posts help me keep my blog running, plus they share good product info. All thoughts and ideas are mine. K. A quick post to share the things I love at Minted. Oh heavens, they have cute stuff. Minted is well known for their artsy stationery, darling… Read More
Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin Recipe
*“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®, Smithfield®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #SummerSizzling http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH” Goodness gracious it’s HOT! We are having a heat wave and have maxed out at 103 degrees some days. Ugh. The heat makes cooking inside unbearable and I can hear my A/C unit groaning… Read More
RootsTech Ticket Giveaway!!
I AM SO EXCITED to bring you this GIVEAWAY!! RootsTech has graciously allowed me to give away a FREE 3-DAY PASS to the RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 11-14 2015!! What is RootsTech you ask? Well . . . let me ‘splain. Remember my post last week about my Family Heritage Wall as a way to… Read More
Why a Good Rug Pad Will Save Your Sanity
Yeah, I know the title of this post is weird. But I am here to tell you today that a GOOD rug pad will save your sanity!!! Sometimes it’s the little things that make a mom crazy. Like that rug in the entryway that WON’T STAY PUT . . . and you keep tripping on it when you bring in… Read More
Personalized Ornaments from Gifts For You Now
One of my favorite Christmas traditions that I have “learned” from My Man’s family is that of personalized Christmas ornaments. Every year my mother-in-law gave her 7 children a personal holiday ornament with their name and year on it. Sometimes it had to do with a family memory that year, or special activity the child was into. Sometimes it was… Read More
Changing the World One Child At a Time
As a child one of my favorite things to do was sit on my front porch and watch the sunset. Something about the sunset would make me feel dreamy, hopeful, and thoughtful. As the years went by I often thought about my life and what I would make of it. Sometimes I felt I could conquer all my weaknesses and… Read More