As a child, I found Valentine’s Day to be so much more fulfilling than as an adult. Maybe it is the sweet innocence, no standards to weight against. Just an in school party, little cards to give and receive, and of course the treats. When my kids bring their school lunches, I always try to […]

Adult coloring books are one of the most popular things going right now.  We are reminded of our carefree days coloring as youths, but now we are allowed to use the permanent markers!  But for people who have a darker side, there are also *Adult* Coloring books.  Mister Sam Shearon will delight the darker set […]

Dried Fruit is one of my all time favorite snacks.  It is portable, delicious, nutritious, but usually contains preservatives that I am allergic too.  Sulfite allergies have plagued me since I was little, and it really makes me sad when I pick up a bag of dried fruit, read the label and see that I […]

Winter, it is the time of year for sweet treats, family, cups of hot beverages, and family get together.  It seems like this time of year I am always getting drop ins from friends and family and to be completely honest, I am a horrible baker!  Luckily Tasty Kake has me covered!  Their winter lineup […]

Fuzzy Flyers are a fun new interactive plush that kids just adore.  They come in two types, Coco the Dog who plays ‘Dance Party’ and Chirpie the bird who plays ‘Egg Toss’ My kids got to take Coco the Dog for a test spin.  They loved playing Dance Party with each other, and even made […]

Matchbox cars are one of those toys that never go out of style.  Even older kids just love pushing around, and sometimes crashing, the die cast cars.  Others collect them, even adults!  I know my two kids have always loved their cars.  Even as they get older, time and time again when I try to […]

I love making presents for family and friends, in fact it is a tradition now.  And this just might be this year’s perfect ‘Made by Me’ gift!  Cranberry Spice Moonshine. Everclear makes it easy to make your own drinks, and you can customize them to fit the palates of your giftees or party guests.  In […]

There are some things in my home that are pantry staples.  Chicken and Beef Broth are one of them.   Broth adds a lovely burst of flavor to dishes, as well as being the base to many others.  The problem with store bought broth, while convenient, it is often loaded with sodium and you are never […]

I am not a runner.  I wish I was, I keep trying to be, but it just isn’t in the cards.  However I was blessed with a LOT of hair… unfortunately it is very fine hair, and does not like to stay confined in a ponytail, braid, bun, anything to keep it out of my […]