As a life coach Cookie Monster offers great advice for moms and kids
I’ve been a Sesame Street fan all my life, and this video with life coach Cookie Monster reminded me just how much I love it. One reason is because good advice is timeless, and another is that we need to hear at all ages that being ourselves is a great way to go. I love […]
Spring and Persil make everything brighter
The Persil® brand provided me with a sample of Persil® ProCleanTM laundry detergent in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own, as always. #PersilProClean @PersilProClean This was a long, hard winter for a lot of us but I dare say that I think it is on its way […]
Family travel: 5 favorite activities in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado is a beautiful town and a great family vacation destination. We visited late spring and had a great time. My family was thrilled that there was no shortage of things to see and activities to do, and we were definitely pleased that so many of them were free. Here are some of […]
St. Patrick’s Day snacks: Shamrock shakes & leprechaun walking sticks
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that doesn’t require buying gifts or sending cards but it does include fun food and drink. Here are some kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day snacks that will get everyone into a celebratory mood. Raise your glass to St. Patrick and the Emerald Isle, and this shamrock shake means all ages […]
A look at origins of traditional Irish words: 4 literacy activities for St. Patrick’s Day
I wanted to take a Gaelic class in college but it didn’t quite fit with those pesky requirement classes for my major. I remember no one saw this as quite the tragedy that I did, with many people noting that it wasn’t exactly a common language that would serve me well in a career or […]
Donna Day: Facts about why funds for the treatment of childhood cancer are so needed
Every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. That thought may have made your stomach sink or send a shudder down your spine or , just like it did mine. Maybe it surprised you, too, and that’s why I shared the fact that puts a pit in the stomach of moms everywhere. Not to […]
Pi Day facts, and why Pi Day 2015 is epic
Pi Day not just about lemon meringue or Dutch apple, though that’s certainly a delicious part of the March 14 celebration. Pi, the Greek letter written “π,” represents in math the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is approximately 3.14159265359, but it is an infinite number, meaning that it goes […]
How to make a Mickey Mouse rice krispie treat that’s sure to wow
We had a great time at our #DisneySide @Home Celebration party, which I detailed in this post. I’ve been getting a few questions about how I made this Mickey Mouse rice krisipie treat. KI received free products in order to host the party, but the opinions expressed here are my own. One of those products […]
Why I loved Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, now available on Netflix #StreamTeam
Things I love: strong female heroines, laughter, New York City, Tina Fey, earnestness, and a good underdog story. And oh my goodness, they are all part of the new Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and it’s available streaming on March 6. That’s today! Kimmy is here, friends! After watching the first six episodes thanks to […]
Simple, Easy Corn Chowder Recipe
I’m on a soup kick and find that they work wonders for Meatless Monday or meat-free Fridays during Lent or just when you need a bowl of something warm and comforting. This easy corn chowder recipe ticks all the boxes, as they say on House Hunters. It’s rich and creamy but made without cream, so […]