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Garden :: Holiday Decorating Ideas
This year we are still decorating our front yard and came across some really fun ideas. I absolutely love the vintage TV idea that the blogger at 7th House on the Left came up with and adore this one right below because it is so colorful and easy to reproduce. Why not keep decorating with some fun ideas! We do have two more weeks! Make Your Outside as Pretty as Your Inside: What some great ideas the blogger over at The Relaxed Home has to make your front doorstep look as festive as the inside of the house. And it won’t cost too much to try out these…
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Parenting :: PBS Kids Survey Finds Tablets on the Top of Parents’ List
PBS KIDS PARENT SURVEY FINDS MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS PLAN HOLIDAY TECH PURCHASES, WITH TABLETS AT THE TOP OF PARENTS’ LISTS Recently, PBS Kids did a survey that found that at the top of many parents holiday list is purchasing a tablet for their children which edged-out video game consoles and hand-held video games. Since these tablets offer so many educational apps that parents and educators can use to supplement schoolwork, it makes sense that parents would want to put their money towards something that will enhance their kids education. In fact the study found that when considering apps, 77% of parents say educational content is most…
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Recipes :: Fun and Fabulous Holiday Appetizers
This year, we are planning on making another turkey for Christmas, but since it will just be my husband, daughter and I eating the meal, I might opt to just bake a turkey breast and throw in some yummy appetizers. There are some really delicious and easy recipes that you can make for your holiday meal or set out as an appetizer. Whether you are hosting or going to a family members house they will surely be a hit! I absolutely love artichoke hearts, so the first recipe had me at artichoke… enjoy making some new recipes that just might become a regular item in your recipe carousal! Artichoke Prosciutto Dip: This dish looked too delicious to…
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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Movies!
One of my favorite holiday shows is Charlie Brown Christmas and I am planning on watching it for the millionth time this month with my little girl. There is just something about Charlie Brown and his crew that put a smile on my face! Being part of the Netflix Stream Team, they send me monthly updates on what shows they are streaming for the month. Plus they offer some fun crafts and recipes to share with you all! See what they have planned for the month of December and sit back on the sofa, light up the fire, grab a cup of hot cocoa (don’t forget the whipped…
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Fashion :: Get Your Holiday Groove On!
I hope you have the opportunity and make the time this holiday season to get all dolled up! With all that we busy moms are doing every day for every one else in the family, I think it does a girl good to be excited about an upcoming holiday party that allows you to pull out the fancy clothes, coats and jewelry! And it doesn’t need to cost you the bank – especially if you plan ahead! We have holiday party this weekend and my husband and I are planing to head off to dinner beforehand. I am excited about getting my hair styled and wear the new dress I found at our…
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Musings :: The Importance of Doing
The Mom It Forward crew asked their mom blogger community a few weeks ago to participate in the United Nations Federation and 92Y #GivingTuesday event that happens once a year on December 3rd. The premise is to give back to your community in whatever capacity you can. This falls in-line with the concept behind our dandelion moms Project Kindness so we were happy to participate. I wasn’t able to organize our event on December 3rd but we scheduled it for the following Tuesday, December 10th. I figured any time is a good time to give back. And hey, there are five Tuesdays in December so there is till time to be involved…
