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Let me preface this by saying, I usually let my daughter pick out gifts for others, for any special occasion, by herself. I want to instill in her the joy …

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post to share information about the LEGO® Americana Roadshow at Mayfair Mall. All thoughts and experiences shared are our own. After spending a week hanging out by …

Disclosure: We were provided with a shopping credit in order to try out Door to Door Organics and share our thoughts with you. We’re also sharing a $10 off code …

Recently we took the kids to see Santa for the first time. Granted, Rissa has spotted Santa at the mall from afar, but she this was the first time we …

I love strawberries. Their vibrant red color, their fresh scent, and the taste as of sweet and tart as I sink my teeth into a juicy one. If I had …

Ever feel nervous about taking a little kid to a museum? I’d love to take Rissa to the art museum but she wants to put her hands on everything! Now, …

Did you know that  June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month?  That makes this month the perfect time to head to your local zoo with the kids! I remember how much …

I’ve struggled with gray hair for several years – since I was 19 years old. Going gray early, especially when you have dark hair, is tough on a woman’s self-esteem. …

Whether you are looking for an affordable restaurant for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or just to have a nice date night, here are a few suggestions. If you …

On Monday we went to the coolest live kids show ever. Totally worth the money I spent on tickets! We’ve had fun at other shows but honestly this one was …

I recently heard about a fun way to celebrate New Year’s with the kids without going past their bedtime…. It’s called Noon Year’s Eve. Basically you have fun and party …

Can’t stop singing~ can’t stop singing… I now have some new songs stuck in my head for a few days thanks to Elmo. You see, Abby left her wand behind …

Our family went to see Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular on opening night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The show will continue throughout the weekend, ending it’s time in our area on Sunday, October 28, …

Planning my wedding was fun but exhausting. Once we picked the date we booked the venue … then figured the rest out. It’s almost hard to believe it was over …

Last week I told you I was up to something… something good! I was working on a mini-book drive to help local children in need get access to books. Books …

Long ago, I once read that there’s a correlation between how well kids do in school and the amount of books in their homes. If a child has access to …

I used to think staycation meant vacationing at home. When I worked outside the home, I used to take time off but just spend it at home… I didn’t need to …

Last weekend we headed to the Frontier Airline Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for three acres of LEGO fun! Here are some of the highlights of our time there: The place …