Technology as a parent can be a worrying and uncertain thing because children have much more access to electronic devices than we ever had as children, it's a minefield. It can quite quickly get out of control if you aren't careful. But technology can also be a beautiful thing, it can help with family bonding, creativity, and of course, work. So where do we draw the line? What is correct, and how do we find what works for our own families and us? Watching We used to have a TV that was hooked ...
Maleficent Mistress of Evil Now Available on Blu-Ray
If you have been waiting for Maleficent Mistress of Evil to be available to watch at home, your wait is over! Peyton and I saw Maleficent Mistress of Evil while it was in the theater but we could not wait for it to come out on Blu-Ray. We really enjoyed the movie and couldn't wait to own it. Plus, there is so much detail and so much going on that it's a movie you can watch several times and see something you missed the last go around. The female leads in this movie are really something. ...
Ninja Foodi Salsa Chicken Tacos
You all know I LOVE my Ninja Foodi and I also love Perdue chicken. Tacos are pretty high on my list as well. So today, I made Salsa Chicken Tacos with some Perdue chicken IN my Ninja Foodi! Everything happens right in the Ninja Foodi so cleanup is a snap. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to clean out my Ninja Foodi when I was finished. These take less than 30 minutes which is amazing for a weeknight dinner option. I don't get home from work until 6 pm so I like to have dinner on the ...
Maleficent Color Changing Slime
Maleficient Mistress of Evil is now available to stream online and the Blu-Ray, 4K, and DVD will available tomorrow. Peyton and I really enjoyed watching Maleficent Mistress of Evil on the big screen so we are pretty excited to be able to watch it at home and to take in all that bonus content! So, to celebrate the release of Maleficent Mistress of Evil we have created a color-changing slime. Why color changing? Well, this may be a spoiler for those of you that have not seen the movie, ...
Bridal Shower Games We Actually Want to Play
Coming together with friends and family to celebrate an upcoming marriage is a time-honored tradition. You can expect there to be presents, food, laughter, tears, and, of course, bridal shower games. For too long, these activities have gotten a bad reputation, but bridal shower games can be fun with the right planning. Just as many of today’s showers include both members of the happy couple, shower games have changed with the times. Today, they are activities that you will actually ...
Brooklyn Beans Boardwalk Mini Coffee Soaps
This past year I've really been interested in making our own soap and bath bombs. That way, I can customize it to exactly what fragrance, how fizzy I want it or how coarse I want it. Plus, I love getting to use my favorite coffees to start my day off with. So today, I am taking Brooklyn Beans Boardwalk coffee and making some mini coffee soaps. Brooklyn Beans Boardwalk medium roast has a robust flavor yet is smooth and helps get me invigorated to start my day. I thought this would be the ...