We all laugh at the Youtube videos showing people getting hurt in hilarious ways; it is all right to confess if you do it as well. What is not so funny is being the one involved in one of those incidents in real life, especially if you end up seriously injured. We often underestimate not only the physical damage an accident can do but the emotional impact as well. Quite often, the mental impact of a serious accident goes on long after the physical injuries have healed. In this article, we ...
The Ultimate Coffee Ice Cream
Today we are going to combine two of my favorite things - coffee and ice cream! I am going to make one of the best coffee ice cream recipes I have ever tried. But I will warn you, this is a time-consuming recipe but very worth it. There are several steps with long breaks in between. If you are looking to make this for a special event, I would make the ice cream mix the day before and let it sit in the fridge until you need to make it. It tastes best fresh, right out of the ice cream machine. ...
First Thoughts: Sonic the Hedgehog
I'm going to be honest, I'm not a gamer. I rarely play video games. Even growing up I never really did. But I still know who Sonic the Hedgehog is! When I saw the previews for Sonic the Hedgehog I knew I had to take Peyton to see it when it hit theaters. Seeing as how I was never a Sega game player I really didn't have much of an idea about Sonic's backstory, but that wasn't an issue. At the beginning of the film, we see Sonic as a young hedgehog living his best life in his native world. ...
Jumbo Heart Cookie
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a great big jumbo heart cookie! Every time I walk by the cookie store at the Mall of America I always think it would be so cool to get one of those giant cookies for a special event. Then I thought about it and it occurred to me that I can make my own jumbo heart cookie! So that is exactly what Peyton and I did today. We made this jumbo heart cookie for her teacher. A jumbo heart cookie is perfect for your teacher gift. And trust me, no one else is ...
4 Money Making Business Ideas
Thinking about a simple home startup? Discover the most successful ideas here The beauty of working from home means that you get to spend more time with your children. You don’t have to rely on childcare or say goodbye to most of your paycheck when the bill comes through. There’s no need to worry about a morning commute and you can be there when the kids get home from school and you can tuck them in at night. These are just some of the reasons why more and more parents are looking to start a ...
Sweetheart Soaps
Peyton and I really enjoy making gifts and giving them to those we love and care about it. I think it adds a personal touch and is more meaningful than a store-bought gift. These sweetheart soaps are a perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Everyone needs soap, so why not gift them these super cute bars of soap. They are a two-step process and work best if you make them over two days. But if you want to, you can do this in one day. There will just be some breaks in between steps. Here is what ...