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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
It’s almost time for dad’s to get their day of recognition (June 21st) this year. On that note, I decided to put some things together from free to high for the man/men in your life. *Note: a couple freebies are below for child(ren) to make with your assistance for their dad/grandpa* I’d also like to take a moment and say: this year will be eight years of not having my dad here to splurge on, make fun of, laugh with, and really just see him and get that huge bear-hug which engulfed me and made me feel three all over again. I was/am/always will be a daddy’s girl. I miss looking into my…
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Dwell :: Fun Ways to use Dough Bowls in the Home
A few years back I found this awesome dough bowl at a garage sale and have been wondering how best to use it in my home. I love how versatile it can be and you can change it up season by season. While I am still debating about how best to use it in my home, for now, it will hold some of my favorite home décor magazines. Mixing antiques with modern décor is one of my favorite looks and I think the wooden dough bowls go with just about any style – from shabby-chic, modern, bohemian, to even traditional – depending on what you put inside it…
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43 Useful Items to Carry While Traveling
Hi Everyone! Here is a list of items I have compiled after years of traveling mishaps and now always carry in my purse and highly recommend for all traveling moms (those with babies and toddlers will have many more items to add!): Bandaids Antibacterial Ointment – like Polysporin Antibacterial Wipes and/or gel Tissues Small Swiss Army Knife – so useful! Comes with a small blade, scissors, tweezers, nail file, tiny screwdriver, and toothpick (make sure to put into checked baggage on flights!) Tape – you can find a mini roll or regular size that will be very useful! I promise! Nail file – if don’t have a Swiss army knife…
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New at Knott’s Berry Farm :: Voyage to the Iron Reef
KNOTT’S ANNOUNCES NEW INTERACTIVE 4-D ATTRACTION FOR 2015 Voyage To The Iron Reef Will Submerge Guests Under The Boardwalk In An Interactive Media-Based 4-D Adventure To Save The Theme Park Knott’s Berry Farm has created a spectacular interactive 4-D ride for the entire family. New for 2015, Voyage to the Iron Reef is one ride you won’t want to miss! Guests who have what it takes to become deep sea navigators climb aboard submarine-inspired ride vehicles and embark on an adventure into the Iron Reef that combines the fun of a theme park ride with the interactivity of high tech video games. We love these types of rides where…
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PLANNING :: How to Plan for Your Future Dream Home Now
We have lived in the same neighborhood for almost 20 years now! I guess you could say we like the area! We rented in the neighborhood for many years and made the decision to buy about 13 years ago and I can still remember the stress and anguish involved in making this decision! Buying a home is right up there with life’s major stresses but there are resources to help you – from how much home you can afford, to what types loans are available to what types of documents you will need. Saving to Buy a Home: There are steps you can take each month to put money…
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The Crayola DJ App Provides Hours of Entertainment
The Google Play Store is all grown up! If you haven’t had a chance to check out the cool apps available now in the Google Play marketplace you just might want to as they have a vast selection of quality apps geared towards children featuring some of your favorite characters like Barbie or Lego, and content from The Jim Henson Company Doozers-Play Along Stories and Crayola’s DJ interactive app from Legacy Games. This past April, the Google Play Store began allowing apps to request a review to earn a “family friendly” designation. Those apps must comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which provides safeguards for children younger…
