Red Velvet desserts are my absolute favorite! But, who would have known there are so many delicious Red Velvet recipes?! Oh, my! Take a look at these 29 Decadent Red Velvet Recipes! From cakes, brownies, cookies and even milkshakes, they will absolutely have you drooling! We also have a Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe that you just […]
Sweet Treats
The Elf Cupcake
Need a fun and easy Christmas Cupcake to Make? This cute cupcake is the perfect one to let your kids help decorate! There’s no fancy fondant cut-outs or other harder things to use. It’s just sprinkles, frosting, marshmallows and candies! You could even change up the colors and make these for Birthday parties and other […]
Chocolate Sprinkle Thumbprint Cookies #12ChristmasCookieRecipes
If you love Christmas as much as I do, it’s your favorite time of the year! One of my favorite things about Christmas is the amazing and creative desserts, especially the cookies. I remember making batches of thumbprint cookies with my Grammy and then sharing them at our Cookie Swap at church. Cookies make everyone […]
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
What’s better than Chocolate Chip Cookies? Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies of course! If you need a great recipe for a Cookie Swap or just to delight your family, be sure to save this one! They are a huge hit in my house! Ingredients: 1 1/2 C + 1 TBSP flour 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa […]
Reviews
Set Internet Restrictions Easily with the Gryphon Router #MEGAChristmas18
When I was younger and still living at home, we had one computer that hooked up to the internet. And yes, it was a dial-up connection that we had to pay long distant rates on because we lived in a rural area. To say that my parents didn’t have to worry about us online would […]
Bring The Farm To Your Kids #MEGAChristmas18
Do your kids love to play pretend? My kids certainly do! They name every figurine and get their characters up and running in their pretend occupations. So, we were so excited to receive this awesome barn set! We can now bring the farm inside on rainy days for mud-less fun! Playmobil Playmobil has a huge […]
Get Through Winter and Into Spring With These Must-Have Health Products #MEGAChristmas18
Survive Winter With iHealth and Spring With BugBand Now that it’s winter time, or cold and flu season if you will, I have been on high(er) alert with my kids preventing catching any bad germs. It would be ideal to just keep them in a bubble, but unfortunately that is not possible. Therefore, I am ready to […]
Pamper Yourself At Home With MelodySusie #MEGAChristmas18
Take Back Your Me-Time With MelodySusie Nail Bundle! As a mom of two young children, my days are long and my nights are short. I never seem to stop going with making meals and cleaning the house and then working nights. By the end of the day I am exhausted and wish I had saved […]
Food
Swiss Miss Cup of Cozy- Warm up with Peppermint Stick Hot Cocoa! #SwissMissMoments
This post is sponsored by Swiss Miss. All opinions are 100% my own. Nothing is better than a cup of Hot Cocoa on a cold winter day! I remember my mom making us all cocoa after being outside sledding or ice skating. With red cheeks and hat hair, we would sit around the kitchen island […]
New England Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder is one of my favorite chowders! I wish my boys liked it so I could make it more often! Try this is and delicious one-pot meal! It’s the perfect meal for those chilly winter days! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 small […]
138 Scrumptious Muffin Recipes that will Make Your Family Drool
Who doesn’t love muffins? I know, right?! With so many delicious variations, you simply can’t go wrong. From the simple muffin, you enjoy with a hot cup of coffee, to delicious concoctions that will run neck-and-neck with a cupcake, to savory muffins for breakfast and dinner there is a little something for everyone! Don’t believe […]
85 Easy Homemade Pizza Recipes Your Family Will Love
Pizza is one of my very favorite foods as it is for many people. Actually, I don’t know a soul that doesn’t love pizza! And, with so many kinds to choose from, I can see why it is one the most loved foods around. But, did you know you can make this tasty delight at […]
Movies
First Look at Marvel’s CAPTAIN MARVEL Poster #CaptainMarvel
Check out this fantastic new poster for Captain Marvel! More About Captain Marvel: Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a […]
Disney’s ARTEMIS FOWL – Check out the Teaser Trailer & Poster #ArtemisFowl
I’m so excited to share Disney’s upcoming exciting adventure ARTEMIS FOWL, based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer! About ARTEMIS FOWL: Directed by Kenneth Branagh and based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, ARTEMIS FOWL follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he finds himself in a battle of strength […]
Holiday Fun
How to Create the Ultimate Fun and Games Christmas Stocking with Slim Jim #SlimJimBoldBreak
Special thanks to Slim Jim for sponsoring this fun post. All opinions are 100% my own. Fill your stocking with Slim Jim this Christmas! One of my favorite parts of Christmas is filling my son and hubby’s stockings. No cheap dollar store toys for them- I like them to use the stocking stuffers or eat […]
Swiss Miss Cup of Cozy- Warm up with Peppermint Stick Hot Cocoa! #SwissMissMoments
This post is sponsored by Swiss Miss. All opinions are 100% my own. Nothing is better than a cup of Hot Cocoa on a cold winter day! I remember my mom making us all cocoa after being outside sledding or ice skating. With red cheeks and hat hair, we would sit around the kitchen island […]
Crafts
Felt Unicorn Ornament
This is a Fun Christmas Craft Activity for any Unicorn Lover! This cute Unicorn Ornament is great for older kids that are learning to sew and have the patience to follow the steps outlines below. It’s a great activity for tween girls at a Christmas or Birthday Party! List of Supplies: Felt fabric Needle […]
DIY Snowman Painted Pot with Candies
Need a fun Craft to make for a Unique Christmas Gift? Your loved ones will love this cute snowman Gift Pot filled with candies! Especially if your little ones helped make it. It’s easy and cheap to make and everyone loves handmade gifts. Make some for your family and friends today! Need more gift ideas […]
Travel
The Best Beach Vacations For Winter
During the winter months, finding a beach vacation spot can be a little difficult. It doesn’t have to be, which is where this article will really come in handy. Below, you’ll find some resorts that offer a unique twist to your winter beach vacation. 1. Molokai Ranch and Lodge On a white sand shore on […]
Taking Your Kids to Disney World? Read These Tips and Secrets
There’s no doubt that your children at some point will want to travel. And at one point or other, just about every child has begged to go to Disney World. Once you’ve decided to make that dream a reality, you should set aside a little time to plan the most magical trip possible. Here are […]
Parenting
3 Ways to Help Your Young Driver After an Accident
Being the parent of a teenage driver can be nerve-wracking on the best of days, but it can get even worse if your child has been in an accident. Aside from having to worry about things like making repairs to a vehicle, you will also have to attend to your child’s well-being. Here are some things […]
What Activities Should I Have at My Teen’s Birthday Party?
Once your child is a teenager, planning a fun-filled birthday party is suddenly much more challenging than it was when your child was younger. Teens can be hard to please, so you may find yourself scrambling to find activities that will be the talk of their social media feed. Read on for some great activities […]
DVDs
Four Incredible Reasons to see Incredibles 2! #Incredibles2
Everyone’s favorite super family is BACK!! About the Movie: Holly Hunter and Craig T. Nelson return as the voices of Helen and Bob Parr, who still struggle to juggle their duties as parents and Supers. Sarah Vowell once again provides the voice of the teen-queen of sarcasm Violet, while Huck Milner joins the cast as […]
Have a Spooktacular Hotel Transylvania 3 Movie Party #HotelT3 #FunHalloween18
Monster Party Time! This Halloween you can throw the ultimate Monster Party with a little help from Hotel Transylvania 3. Hotel Transylvania 3 is available on Blue-ray, DVD, and Digital on October 9. Once you get it, there are all these fun crafts and ideas in special features of the Blue-ray to have your own […]
Food and Beverages
The Secrets of the Dark Side: The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate might be bitter and even strange to someone with a sweet tooth, but it is also a lot healthier than milk chocolates and white chocolates. What percentage of cocoa qualifies as dark? How much milk and sugar do dark chocolates have? Are dark chocolates always expensive? Should you gift someone bitter chocolates when […]
Nine Food Ideas For Camping
One of the best things about camping is the food you get to eat! You’ll be experiencing many new things when in the campsite, from how you set up the cookware down to eating your food in the tent. S’mores, eggs, bacon, and a ton more food await when you’re going to set up camp. […]
Pets
Pet Emergency Plan: Disaster Preparedness for Your Pets #Infographic
If you are a pet owner, you know for sure how it feels to receive unconditional love. Our furry or scaly or feathery friends have plenty of love to give, and they give it all to us every hour and every minute of the day. For them, we are the center of their universe. […]
4 Reasons Why Caring For A Dog Helps You Cope With Life
Life at times tends to throw curveballs that can easily overwhelm you. Without having the right framework, people often fall into stress and depression. However, this does not have to happen. With the right information, it is possible to navigate through life’s troubling moments. What we need to learn are some of the practical ways […]
Gardening
The Wrong Way to Make a Pallet Compost Bin
One of the most popular projects of the past few years has been the pallet compost bin. There has been a boom in the community interest in repurposing abandoned pallets for furniture and landscaping. This, in conjunction with a surge of interest in creating sustainable gardens through processes like composting, has led the pallet compost […]
Making your Garden Child-Safe
If you have garden or yard, there is no better place for your children to satisfy their natural curiosity, use their imagination, explore nature and burn off some of that energy! Of course, kids will be kids, however. We’ve all been there, and so it should really come as no surprise that if there’s a […]
Home & Living
Roller Garage Door Repairs: How to Make Things Easier
Good garage doors are usually rather durable. But considering that this is the biggest moving piece of most houses, they still need to be taken care of. So to prevent the need to use the garage door servicing and save some money, you should maintain the whole mechanism properly. These simple actions will help you […]
4 Ideas to Help Increase Organization and Storage at Home
Organization is always a good thing. A home that lacks organization can become a nightmare quickly. If you want to make home organization a priority, you need to focus on increasing your storage space. Extra storage can lead to tidiness. It can lead to better moods all around as well. Abandon Clutter The key to […]
Fitness
6 Skills you Need to be a Good Personal Trainer
If you are a person who likes to stay fit and also help other people do it, then you could probably choose to be a personal trainer. This could also be described as one the most fastest growing profession now a days. And you must also remember that a personal trainer has flexible hours of […]
5 Reasons to Consider At-Home Yoga Programs
Yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility and reduce stress. It also has a myriad of other benefits like weight loss, protection against heart disease, and maintaining a perfect body. There are many programs that you can try at home to get the body that you always desire. However, the success of these […]
Health
Moms Deserve Best: 3 Ways to Treat Yourself in 2019
It's not easy being a mom, especially when it comes to matters of self-care. You might be tempted to put everyone else's needs in front of your own. However, it's important to take care of yourself just as much … Read More
The Absolute Weight Loss Guide
If you are overweight and want to shed pounds then go on reading this article. Carrying excess weight might enhance your risk of cardiac problems, diabetes, and also many other conditions in the future. … Read More
Beauty
Clear up your Skin with MiroPure Vacuum Suction Beauty Device #MEGAChristmas18
Still squeezing blackheads with your fingernails? Are you afraid of leaving red marks or even bruises on your skin with a pimple kit? Always upset about your large oily pores? Then you should try this product! It has strong suction to help remove blackheads/whiteheads and clean large oily pores. And the soft surface helps to […]
7 Things to Remember Before Buying your First Wig
Instead of perming, straightening, curling and smoothening your hair throughout the year, you can always go with the hair-friendly option of wigs and weaves. Wigs allow you to protect your hair from daily pollution, harsh chemicals, hair products, and treatments while flaunting the perfect hairdo. Well, it is true that you can always upgrade your […]
Products we Love!
Owl Christmas Decorations #MEGAChristmas18
One of my favorite animals is OWLS! You probably already knew that! Here are some of my favorite Christmas Owl Decorations. Enjoy! Christmas Snow Owl Figurines (Set of two.) I adore these two Christmas snow owls. To me, the scarves is what makes them really stand out. Note: each owl measures: 4 1/2″H X 4″W […]
Diamond Rings Are So Last Decade. Try These 6 Engagement Ring Combos Instead
As you’ve no doubt been told, your wedding is whatever you want it to be. So too should be your engagement ring. Classic diamond-and-yellow-gold combos still have their place, but with so many options to choose from, that doesn’t have to be your default. These six engagement ring combos — or others like them — […]
Technology
Facebook Portal Video Calling- Keeps Your Family Close from Miles Away! #BestBuy
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Experience More Together! If you’re like my family, you live just far enough apart that you don’t see each other very often. Now, with Facebook Portal, you can be miles […]
Puzzingo Puzzles- a Fun, Engaging and Educational App! #Puzzingo
Check out Puzzingo Kids Puzzles app for your kids! Do your kids love puzzles? If you are like me, you love to keep your kids busy doing things they love but also things that teach them. My son always loved puzzles and I think it really helped him be a great problem solver. Puzzingo Puzzles […]
Fashion
Spice Up Your Outfit with Fun Socks
In the past, if children opened up a wrapped Christmas or birthday present to find a pair of socks they were disappointed, but not anymore. Socks have become a fun trend that children, teens and adults all … Read More
Laurie Felt Jeans- Perfectly Soft and Comfortable #MEGAChristmas18
Ladies, are you tired of hunting for that perfect pair of Jeans? I was! I had just about given up on finding some that actually fit me and looked good! Laurie Felt makes these silky soft jeans that make you … Read More
Education
What Are the Best Ways to Prepare Young Children for School?
If you’re the parent or guardian of young children, you understand just how important it is to help prepare your little ones for school. There are several things that you can do to help ensure your children have the best start possible when it’s time for them to go to school. Whether you want to […]
5 Ways to Help Your Kids with Math Homework
It is crucial for parents to understand that communication is vital when it comes to making maths homework enjoyable to solve. Despite the frustration you may feel as a parent once you are unable to assist your child, you should ensure to react positively to avoid making your child adopt a negative attitude towards math. […]
Deals, Finances, and Budgets
A Few Handy Ways for Single Mothers to Get out of Debt through Consolidation
Debts in excess or if not managed properly can make anyone’s life thorny. This may be more troublesome to single moms, which can be very challenging to manage and make both ends meet. Many single moms face issues at a larger scale when compared to an average borrower. Along with their work schedules and home […]
The Process of Dealing with Loans after Marriage
Marriage is a big step for any person. The two individuals who wish to get married have a lot of thinking and planning to do for leading a happy married life. The wedding requires the invitation of the guest and the preparation of a banquet after the wedding has been conducted. There are many areas […]