Capacitive Paint Brushes for Touch Screen Devices My Emma has really blossomed as a little artist lately. Her favorite medium has always been Crayola Slick Stix (oil pastels), but recently I sat down with her to show her Fresh Paint on my Windows 8.1 device (Surface 2). To make the experience even more enjoyable for her, we were sent two brushes to try with Fresh Paint. The Sensu Compacitive Brush and Stylus is perfect for both drawing … [Read more...]
Breakfast Burrito Recipe
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Breakfast Burrito Recipe I’m always trying to think up new ways to get my kids to eat a decent breakfast. Either they only want a “breakfast bar” (aka cereal bar or granola bar) or they really don’t want much more than a bowl of leftover popcorn from the previous night. This particular recipe incorporates a good amount of protein, some dairy, some veggies and a grain. Combined it wakes the taste buds up and gives the kids fuel to take on the … [Read more...]
Take the Stress Out of Your Holiday with Honeybaked | $50 GC #GIVEAWAY | ends 4/15 | #HoneyBakedHost
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This post brought to you by Honeybaked. Hosting a family get together, whether you will admit it or not, can be stressful. The planning, shopping and preparing of food can make my head spin. Toss in the cleaning up the kitchen when it’s all said and done... well it makes me want to cry. That’s why when HoneyBaked asked me to share my experience with you I gladly said yes! If you’ve never had a Honeybaked Ham you are missing out BIG time! … [Read more...]
Chicco NaturalFit Feeding Stage 1 — 0 to 4 Months
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Chicco NaturalFit Feeding Stage 1 -- 0 to 4 Months Samples were provided for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own. My daughter has been very picky about the bottles that she likes. We have tried 2 other types of bottle that she didn't like and she tolerated a third type. BUT, she is in love with the Chicco bottles. She loved the different nipples and really appreciates the large bottle now that she can hold it herself. Today, … [Read more...]
RealCup Single Serve Coffee
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First thing most people want to start off a good morning with is?……. a GOOD cup of coffee. I am one of those people who loves my coffee and enjoys a morning that starts off with a good cup before I have to face what life may bring that day. RealCup sent an assorted box of their coffee and tea for me to try with my Keurig. I have to say that these were the best tasting single serve coffee and tea cups I've ever tasted. The reason being is … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up Giveaway Linky
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p align="center">Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) The Pirate Fairy Review | Giveaway | ends 4/11 | #PirateFairyBloggers … [Read more...]
Delivery Man on Blu-Ray DVD
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Delivery Man on Blu-Ray DVD In this heartwarming comedy, underachiever David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) learns he’s actually an overachiever — he’s fathered 533 children via donations made twenty years earlier! David soon discovers that the shock of his life might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Along the way he discovers not only his true self, but also the father he could become. Also starring Chris Pratt and Cobie Smulders — … [Read more...]
Locally Grown Foods You Should Be Buying
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Locally Grown Foods You Should Be Buying I discussed back in February why buying locally grown food is smart. What I neglected to mention was what foods you should be buying! Locally grown/sourced foods is a great way to get the best tasting food you possibly can, gain more nutrients from the food you buy and practice some environmentally friendly principles. It's important for your livestock as well. Finding a local horse feed supplier can … [Read more...]
The Pirate Fairy: Interview with Peggy Holmes and Jenni Magee-Cook
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I am covering The Pirate Fairy as part of an all-expenses paid trip with Disney Pictures. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite interviews from our trip was with The Pirate Fairy's Peggy Holmes (Director) and Jenni Magee-Cook (Producer.) I had the pleasure of interviewing Peggy Holmes at DisneyToon Studios as part of an event for The Secret of the Wings and she was just as amazing this time around. She has such a fun, carefree vibe … [Read more...]
Strawberry White Chocolate Bark Recipe
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Strawberry White Chocolate Bark My favorite spring/summer fruit is strawberries. My favorite candy.... chocolate. Put the two of them together and you have a marriage made in heaven. I made chocolate covered strawberries for Valentines Day earlier this year. This time I thought a more portable, more chocolate focused treat was in order. This is a super simple, two ingredient recipe. You will need 12 oz White Chocolate Melting Chips and 1 oz of … [Read more...]
