This week my husband took off a little early to go fishing with my dad so the kids and I were on our own for dinner. I really (REALLY) considered ordering pizza or Chinese food, but I resisted. Instead, we made Bacon and Parmesan Quiche. I started by cutting strips of bacon into small pieces (using kitchen shears) and cooking them up ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Quiche
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Taking my blog to the next level with #BlogElevated
**Full Disclosure: This is my entry for the scholarship opportunity for Blog Elevated. No compensation was received. All opinions are my own. I started this blog a little over two years ago with really high hopes of making it big and great. However, reality hit me with a hard smack when I started to realize how ... Read More about Taking my blog to the next level with #BlogElevated
HEXBUG #theycanclimb Instagram & Vine Video Contest
**Full Disclosure: I am shaing a cool contest. No compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. From HEXBUG: To participate, all you need is a Vine & Twitter account or an Instagram & Facebook account, know what a hashtag is, and include #theycanclimb with your entry. Your goal is to capture something ... Read More about HEXBUG #theycanclimb Instagram & Vine Video Contest
Haribo Smurfs Gummi Candy: Perfect for Your Sweet Tooth!
**Full Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Haribo. I received product samples, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All opinions are my own. I remember watching The Smurfs when I was a kid. Grouchy and Clumsy were always my favorite. Maybe because they reminded me so much of my ... Read More about Haribo Smurfs Gummi Candy: Perfect for Your Sweet Tooth!
Wordless Wednesday
And the next day, my hibiscus was gone (something ate it). HAPPY WEDNESDAY! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
I did the SkyDeck Chicago!! #Review
**Full Disclosure: I received two tickets to visit the SkyDeck Chicago. No other compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. I am petrified of heights. I have all kinds of weird phobias that go hand in hand with my fear of heights. I won't go down escalators (I only recently started going up escalators), I don't ... Read More about I did the SkyDeck Chicago!! #Review
Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise
**Full Disclosure: I participated in the Seadog Lakefront Fireworks Cruise while I was in Chicago for BlogHer. No compensation was received. All opinions (and excitement) are my own. A few weeks ago I told you that I was going to have the opportunity to experience the Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise. I landed in Chicago early Wednesday ... Read More about Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise
Happy Family – “Stories from the Bright Side”
**Full Disclosure: I am being compensated by Happy Family to tell you a funny feeding story as part of the Stories from the Bright Side campaign. The story (and all opinions) are my own. As parents, I am sure we've all had interesting meals with our kids. Meals that resulted in a funny story. Funny stories that our kids ... Read More about Happy Family – “Stories from the Bright Side”
Kids in the Kitchen: HORMEL REV Wraps
**Full Disclosure: I received a few free product coupons while I was at BlogHer13. I was not asked to share about them, nor was I given any compensation. All opinions are my own. When I was in Chicago, the nice people with Hormel REV Wraps gave me a few free product coupons. This week the kids and I headed to the grocery ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: HORMEL REV Wraps
Back to School with Tiny Prints {#Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I will receive a back to school pack (gift tag stickers, a notebook and contact cards) from Tiny Prints in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I am not sure how the summer went so quickly but with James headed back to school in just three short weeks, I am starting to get organized. I typically ... Read More about Back to School with Tiny Prints {#Giveaway} CLOSED