Now that colder weather has set in, Peyton and I will be spending more time indoors. And guess where one of her favorite places is to hang out? My bedroom. This kid loves hanging out in my bed, watching television, coloring and pretty much having a party all by herself. This season, she'll be using this bamboo bed tray to color on and play on. What makes this bamboo bed tray perfect our list of indoor winter activities? She can lay it flat across the bed or her lap or she can use the legs ...
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Expand the Imagination with Thomas and Friends Big Loader
Little J just loves Thomas the Train. He is always asking if I will take him to the train museum or up to Duluth for the Thomas the Train exhibit. That was all I heard this past summer. Now, Thomas the Train has a new play set out, Thomas and Friends Big Loader! J was super excited when he saw the box. He loves everything trains and trucks. So when he saw he was going to play with a train set that included Thomas, Percy, and Terrance he could barely control his excitement. What's unique ...
Indulgent Vienna Mocha Chunk Coffee
Somedays you need to start the day with a need a little indulgent treat. I know, for me, that means chocolate! I love nearly all things chocolate. Friendly's Vienna Mocha Chunk k-cups give me that indulgent drink that I am craving without making me lose any time in my morning routine having to stop at a coffee shop. Now, I still have a love affair with coffee creamer, but I know starting with a chocolate coffee is going to take my drink to the next level. Another thing I like to do to my ...
Should You Visit Six Flags Great America Chicago??
I've been spending part of my summers in Chicago for my whole life. I have family down there and as kids, we used to stay and visit with my cousin for weeks. Now, as an adult, I go down and visit several times a year. In addition to all those little visits, Peyton spends a few weeks in Chicago every summer with family. It's a great way for her to become more independent and give me a break. But, in all the years I have been visiting Chicago we have never gone to Six Flags Great America. Can you ...
The Perfect Cheesy Snack for On The Go
It's summertime! If your family is anything like mine that means you are out and about enjoying all the summer activities. Taking in festivals, art crawls, maybe doing a little road trip, hiking the local parks and taking in the zoo. Those are all things we've done this summer. But what do they all have in common? Anyone? They are all on the go with limited access to snacks. And if you have children with you, you need snacks. Preferably ones that travel easily and taste great. Moon Cheese is ...
Pamper Your Locks with Desert Essence
I know most you that read our articles are moms. For most us, shortly after we gave birth to those precious bundles our hair starting falling out and breaking. We were told it was all hormonal and to just chill, it'll get better. Well, it's been 8 years and I'm still waiting for this to "get better". Seriously, my hair is worse now that I have a mini-me running around the home than ever before. I can run my fingers through my hair and 9 times out of 10 I'm coming out with a few strands between ...