Mommy Review Monday: Wilderness Club at Big Cedar

You’ve probably ready a LOT about our trip to Branson/Ozarks. Sorry if it’s a little much but for those who are looking to go on a family trip that has a little bit of everything to keep everyone entertained, this post might be helpful. If you want to learn more about our trip check outContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Wilderness Club at Big Cedar”

Mommy Review Monday: Maybelline Makeup “Stick”

I hate putting makeup on. I like the way my face looks when I wear it but I hate, hate, hate taking the time to do it. Some call it lazy but I call it prioritization. There are about 10 million things I’d rather do with my free time.  So I’m always looking for theContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Maybelline Makeup “Stick””

Career Day 2017

The big kids had Career Day at school today. The kids were encourage to come dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up.  Will wants to be an architect, Garen tried unsuccessfully to get him to rock the bow tie…  Anna, at first, wanted to be a witch, then a unicorn,ContinueContinue reading “Career Day 2017”

Mommy Review Monday- I mean Tuesday: Sam’s Club Diapers

So first of all- sorry for not posting for a LONG time.  Busy times around our house these days! Every Monday seems to come and go without me posting.  But today, as we opened ANOTHER box of diapers, I thought- I wonder how much I’ve spent on diapers??? And, you know what??? I have NOContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday- I mean Tuesday: Sam’s Club Diapers”

The Great Button Escapade of 2017

First off, I can’t take credit for hardly any of these photos or for the title of this post. However, I can proudly say that I love buttons.  Let me tell you a little of the background… My dear mother-in-law, Jacquetta, currently has a large collection of vintage buttons passed down from her Aunt Lily. ContinueContinue reading “The Great Button Escapade of 2017”

Overnight Blueberry French Toast

This is a recipe that I traditionally make for our Christmas breakfast at home because I can make it the night or day before and also because it’s super easy. It leaves me free to enjoy some coffee before the kids get up while it’s baking. As if that’s not enough, it’s also very versatile.ContinueContinue reading “Overnight Blueberry French Toast”

Repurposing Food: Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle 

This is another repurposing recipe. When I say recipe, I really mean more like guidelines for making something you need to get rid of look good. See another post for another similar trifle.  I had some leftover pound cake in the freezer and wanted to fix something with it and incorporate cheesecake….because who doesn’t likeContinueContinue reading “Repurposing Food: Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle “

Last Minute Gifting: Family Movie Night

Have I ever mentioned that I am the queen of procrastination? Well, they say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. So I’ll admit it: I wait until the last minute sometimes. Disclaimer: I did buy the almost all gifts early, mostly thanks to Amazon.  Wrapping…now that’s a whole other story.ContinueContinue reading “Last Minute Gifting: Family Movie Night”

Mommy Review Monday: JanSport Big Student Backpacks

Prologue:  I started this post on the first day of school and never finished it. So….I’m now finishing it in honor of the first day of the second six weeks. Can you say procrastination??? In honor of today being the first day of school, a review on a backpack seems appropriate. This is the secondContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: JanSport Big Student Backpacks”

Adventures with Four: Cheap Entertainment 

10 million toys in our house…. And our kids choose to do this. It’s keeping them ALL entertained and out of the clothes I’m trying desperately to fold and put away. Hallelujah! ​​