I grew up in a non traditional household. I spent majority of my time with my grandparents growing up. Well they loved Carol Burnett! I remember watching her as I grew up. Back then, as a 5 year old, I didn't really pay much attention. But now as an adult whenever I hear anything about Carol Burnett it takes me back to a simpler time when I lived with my grandparents. Well, today The Carol Burnett Show: Lost Episodes is released for the FIRST time ever on DVD and Blue Ray! Starting ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Toast
It never fails when I pick up my daughter she is starving! She cannot wait for dinner to be ready. So I created this someone decadent after school snack for her. She thinks she is getting a treat when in all reality I'm saving her from the junk food and leaving some room in her tummy. Here is what you'll need - Bread Toaster Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana This is a really simple snack. Toss some bread in the toaster and toast to your preference. While the bread is toasting slice up the ...
Bring Out the Artist in You
My daughter is becoming quite the artist. She loves to color, draw and paint. I like to encourage her creative side but I am also realistic about the space of our home. There is no way we can devout a whole room to arts and craft. But maybe a small corner we could manage. US Art Supplies does a great job at providing a kit that included a table top easel, a couple canvas panels, some acrylic paints, brushes, plastic palette to mix colors on and a little palette knife. The Wood Table Box ...
Snug Plug N Play Headphones for Kids!
My daughter has an iPad that she uses for entertainment and for educational games. We also a DVD player in the car for when we are on road trips. Most of the time I don't mind hearing her iPad or DVD player. I like to listen to what she is watching so I can be sure it's appropriate. But there are times when I just need silence. Or I am trying to listen to the news or the gps system. When I was offered a chance to try out the Snug Plug N Play headphones for kids in exchange for my honest and ...
90 Minutes in Heaven
Have you ever wondered what happens after you pass? If there's a heaven? 90 Minutes in Heaven is about Pastor Don Piper's experience. He was on his way from a conference, driving home as many of us do everyday from work. When a semi-truck crossed the line and hit him head on. The first responders to the seen pronounced Pastor Piper dead at the scene. But that didn't stop a friend, a minister, from praying for him. During those 90 minutes, that his body laid under a tarp on the accident site, ...
Quick and Simple Hobo Meals
What is a Hobo meal? Well, it's a variety of veggies, hamburger, spices and butter wrapped up in tinfoil and either baked or grilled. Hobo meals are quick and simple to make. These are even great for camping! Hobo's are actually one of my favorite dishes to make because each packet can be customized. For example, if someone has a dietary restriction you can customize their packet to fit the requirements. In our house we like a pretty simple Hobo packet. We typically stick with baby red ...