What do you do to teach your kids about giving and compassion? Every Thanksgiving and Christmas we grab the list from church and head to the store to donate dinners for the poor. When I heard about Operation Christmas Child, I knew we had to jump on board and make a box or two for needy kids. I ... Read More about Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving
Del Monte New Pear and Apple Flavors #SmartSnack #Cbias #SocialFabric
I was asked to check out the new Del Monte Diced Apples & Pears with caramel flavor and Diced Pears with Vanilla and Spice from Walmart and add them to my kids' lunches or serve them as snacks. I like to give my kids "bento" style lunches. I don't like to just give them a whole sandwich, bag of ... Read More about Del Monte New Pear and Apple Flavors #SmartSnack #Cbias #SocialFabric
Chicago Toy and Game Fair Giveaway! #ChiTAG
If you haven't been to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, you're missing out. I went the past two years and love it! If you don't know what it is, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, also known as ChiTAG, is a convention where inventors bring their toys and games for you to see and try out before the holiday ... Read More about Chicago Toy and Game Fair Giveaway! #ChiTAG
Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars Recipe #YayOats
National Oatmeal day is on October 29 and in order to celebrate I made Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars for my family. I remember having the Quaker Oats container in my house growing up, but I don't remember it ever being used. I think maybe my Dad ate oatmeal. I know I didn't. It wasn't until recently that I ... Read More about Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars Recipe #YayOats
Internet Safety- Are your kids safe?
It's getting to the point where I'm going to have to monitor my kids and the internet. It's scary and I'm just not ready. My son loves to go on and play online school work/games and my daughter just found starfall and is loving that. The internet is such a scary place, though. There are a ton of ... Read More about Internet Safety- Are your kids safe?
