Last week I decided to make Chili on Friday. I threw all my ingredients into the slow cooker and was making my oatmeal pumpkin bars. I still had a half a can of pumpkin left, so I decided to throw it into the chili. My biggest problem with my chili was that I was missing cumin and I think that ... Read More about Pumpkin Chili Slow Cooker #Recipe
Wreck it Ralph #Review
Ralph smashes into theaters this Friday, November 2, 2012. I had the pleasure of taking my kids to see Wreck it Ralph last week at a premiere. I've been dying to see this movie since they first started leaking the previews of it. It totally lived up to my expectations. Before I get into it, though, ... Read More about Wreck it Ralph #Review
Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving
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
