I'm embarrasingly into rainbow recipes lately. I'm a middle-aged mom who bakes gluten-free rainbow cupcakes, makes rainbow jello molds and rainbow crispy treats - for myself! All my kids are taller than me now, so all the ...
Barking at the Moon review
The most important relationships of my life have been with dogs. I was born into a household where the first "baby" was actually an Australian Shephard who was most definitely smarter than I am. (Dog Tip number one: don't ...
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This no-bake pumpkin cheese is good enough to replace pumpkin pie on the dessert table for Thanksgiving and easy enough to make any time you want to celebrate it a regular Tuesday. This recipe easily converts to a ...
No-Alcohol Eggnog
Sweet, rich and effervescent, somewhere between traditional eggnog and an ice cream float this alcohol-free eggnog recipe is an absolute favorite with kids. Eggnog for Kids Recipe (Serves 8) Ingredients: 12 large eggs ...
Sweet Potatoes with Apples
Apples and crushed graham cracker crumbs top this creamy sweet potato side dish recipe. If you need to feed a crowd for Thanksgiving or a potluck, this sweet potato casserole is the recipe you've been looking for. And ...
Literally Dozens of Gluten-Free Christmas Treats
Being on a gluten-free diet and someone who loves to bake at Christmas made me sad the first year of my new way of eating. Thank goodness for the internet, because I've found so many great new recipes for gluten-free treats ...
Fall Potluck Recipes
On a cool Autumn evening, gathering some friends together for a potluck dinner can result in a gratifying feast. Sharing warm delectable fare like slow cooked pot roast, butternut squash soup and baked brie in apricot sauce ...
25 Quick Halloween Crafts for Kids
Kids' Halloween Crafts for Kids Halloween is such a fun time for spooky crafts for your children. Let your boys and ghouls have all the fun of creating with these easy Halloween crafts. Click through for easy instructions on ...
Chocolate Chip Strawberry Cookie Recipe
Chocolate Chip Strawberry Cookies The secret ingredient in these strawberry chocolate chip cookies is pudding mix! Also, the inclusion of mini chocolate chips makes them just extra cute. Mix up a batch of cookie batter ...
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Keto Pantry
The Keto diet is a low carb, high fat and moderate protein diet that has been all the rage nowadays and for good reason. People claim to have lost more than 20 pounds through the keto diet. Often people want to try a keto ...
20 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas
20 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas Get crafty for Christmas with these twenty fun and easy craft ideas. 1. Christmas Tree Mason Jar Votives - 2. Pinecone Christmas Trees - 3. Tea Light Snowmen - 4. Popsicle Tree ...
Toddlers vs. Teens: How Parenting Changes As They Get Bigger
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions are my own. THEN: Trips to Disney World. Teaching them to read. Snuggles and one last story at bedtime. NOW: They are my best ...
Thyme for Fresh Dining in Richmond
Last week I went to a new-to me restaurant in Richmond. Metzger Bar and Butchery has German-inspired food with a unique menu that's influenced by seasonal and local ingredients. Metzger's chef, Brittany Anderson, is a James ...
The Best Scary Movies on Netflix
It's still 90 degrees where I live, but my mind turned to fall on September 1st. Time for getting ready for the most fun holiday of the year--Halloween! I'm a recent convert to scary movies. I didn't have the stomach for ...
Jello Pudding Smores Pie
My sons were in boy scouts for more than ten years each. That was a lot of camping! (I don't camp. For me camping is a Holiday Inn Express.) To celebrate my older son's visit home for the Air Force, I made an icebox dessert ...
Help Make Life Sweeter for Richmond Kids Fighting Cancer
Anthem LemonAid 2018 Every week, another child is diagnosed with cancer in Central Virginia. Last year, Maya Smith was one of them. Since May 2017, this vibrant 12-year-old has been undergoing treatment for medulloblastoma, ...
Treat Dad to Metro Grill for Father’s Day
One of our favorite place to eat is the Metro Grill. We've got two here in Richmond now, in Short Pump and Libbie Place. I'm happy to be working with them to tell you about their Father's Day promotion. Get something for Dad ...
Tag, You’re It. Summer Fun with Laser X.
Laser X Micro Blaster Review. Summer is a time when kids will gladly look at a screen playing video games for the next three months. The challenge for parents is to get kids of the couch and moving around. In the 70s, we ...
I Got Zits, the Gross Toy Your Kids Probably Want
I think this is the hardest toy review I've ever written. I was sent three packages of ZitsTM (EWWW!) pop n’ play pimples, (TOY PIMPLES, people) to review. Disclosure: I was also compensated for this review, but not ...
Wubble Fulla Slime and Wubble Fulla Marbles Review
I was sent a set of large and small Wubble Fulla Slime and Wubble Fulla Marbles to review. I was also paid a small amount for my time, but I am not required to have a positive opinion or write anything specifically. All ...
Free Printable: St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Page
Here's a free St Patrick's Day coloring page. Just click, print, and enjoy. Most of my favorite holidays involve food and festive decorations, and St. Patrick's Day is no exception. It doesn't hurt that it's right before ...
4 Things to Consider When Traveling With Kids
Traveling with your kids can be a blessing and a lot of fun! But it can also be a source of frustration if you don’t plan it right. If you are somewhat new to traveling, you may be feeling like your experience as a parent ...
The Best Things About Back To School
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Summer in the south is not necessarily the best season. It's not just the heat, it's the humidity, the bugs, the school being out and the resulting children around ...
Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe Perfect for Summer
Lemon Icebox Pie While everyone is rushing for fall to start, summer is still here. It's still hot as blazes here and I need simple, no-bake dessert recipes like this quick and easy lemon icebox pie recipe. This is really a ...
