Quotes About Children

quotes about raising children

Enjoy this collection of quotes about raising children! -I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it ~Harry S. Truman -You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance ~Franklin P. Jones -Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home ~Bill … [Read more...]

Better Homes and Gardens $2,500 Paint Makeover Sweepstakes

Better homes and gardens $2,500 paint makeover sweepstakes

Our home renovations have been going well in our home.  We decided to start another room but how fun would it be if you or I could win $2,500 to help with our home remodeling projects?  Well we have a chance at winning $2,500! Starting today over at the Better Homes and Gardens Facebook page, visitors can enter for a chance at winning a $2,500 paint makeover package.  One winner of the … [Read more...]

Welch’s Celebrates American Heart Month! How Heart Smart is Your Shopping Cart?

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Did you know that February is American Heart Month?  I am well aware and take this very seriously.  My paternal grandfather passed away at a very young age from a stroke in his sleep.  I never had the chance to meet him.  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death here in the United States, but there are things we can do to have a healthier heart and this starts at the grocery … [Read more...]

Organize Recipes with Microsoft OneNote Recipe Book Review #Free Microsoft Recipe Template Download

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I surf the internet for new recipes that I can recreate to make my own, all the time.  I have bookmarks galore of recipes I want to create, and also have written down several.  My printer broke a while back, so I never could print recipes I wanted.  This means I have to bookmark and search when I’m ready to make them or get a pen and paper and write them down.  Time consuming; yes.  This is … [Read more...]

I Will Never Understand Men but Do Understand Food!

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Last weekend was an eventful sporting event weekend for us.  Saturday was fight night at our friend’s house and of course the Super Bowl was on Sunday.  On Saturday evening we headed to our friends to enjoy the craziness that goes along with men beating each other up, chatting up with the women (and the men) and eating tasty food. While watching some of the beat downs, I listened too many … [Read more...]

Prescription Savings with the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. The economy is struggling everywhere right now, and with that comes some trying times for families.  My mom is one who is struggling and it breaks my heart.  Watching my family go through this really gets to me and I help as much as I can, but there are times I am not able to, such as with her … [Read more...]

Treasure Buddies on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack Today

Treasure Buddies DVD release

They are back! With an all-new adventure the 6th release in the Buddie franchise, Disney Treasure Buddies. Treasure Buddies has the adorable pups finding themselves treasure hunting in Egypt. Danger lurks around every secret sphinx, cryptic crypt and puzzling pyramid as Ubasti, a devious cat, schemes to possess the mystical jewel and use its powerful energy to rid the planet of all dogs! With help … [Read more...]

8 Cute Birthday Cakes for Kids

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Ahhh Pinterest is killing me. I was invited a while back but really haven't done much with it up until the past week or so. I am now meal planning, searching for cool things and pinning like crazy. Zoe's birthday is coming up but while checking out some boards, I found some totally cool and cute birthday cakes for kids that would be the talk of the party. Check them out and let me know which one … [Read more...]

Ball Park Men. Easier Fed Than Understood

men easier fed than understood

Since purchasing our home, we have become quite the party house.  For birthday parties, cookouts, Sunday dinners with family, sports games and of course Fight Night.  I have to say fight night is the most interesting night for us women.  While we are cooking away for the men to chow down, we eavesdrop on the conversations going on in the living room with the men and they start fighting like … [Read more...]

Protect Infants Now! Ask CDC to Recommend Infant Meningococcal (Meningitis) Vaccines

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Having children is the most special and exciting journey that anyone can experience.  It’s miraculous bringing a new life into this world, watching them flourish, teaching them right from wrong and being their protector.  But what happens when your child is sick? I know first-hand having an extremely ill child.  You feel hopeless, and wish you could take their spot.  Having a child who … [Read more...]