Charades is a hilariously fun pantomime game that your entire family can enjoy. With a little bit of modification to the rules, even the youngest of kids can participate. One of the biggest draws to this game is that you can play Charades anywhere – family game night at home, while in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, and to pass time on long car rides (as long as you aren’t the one … [Read more...]
Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Giveaway Hop
My daughter and I have been talking a lot lately about making the right decisions. Specifically, how making the right decisions as a child affects your future as an adult. She looks at these enormous houses on the top of a mountain and says "I want that when I grow up." I tell her that if she pays attention in school and always tries hard, she'll have a house just like that some day if she still … [Read more...]
Oh! The Places You’ll Go $250 Cash Giveaway
Are your kids back in school yet? In our area, they don't start until the Wednesday after Labor Day. To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm going to jump for joy on that day or lay down and cry...after a lonnnnnnng nap! It's been a long summer. I'm ready for a quiet house. That said, I really do enjoy spending time with my kids! (Ask me how I feel after a month of fighting with people to get out of bed … [Read more...]
Summer Salad Meal Recipes
We're in the middle of a heat wave here, and I'm one of those people who doesn't want to eat when it's hot out. Which is pretty much all summer. Unfortunately, the rest of my family still thinks that eating is a good idea! So, I compromise, and we eat salads for meals. In order to "qualify" as a meal, salads have to include protein, veggies, and carbs - even if those carbs come from croutons. Here … [Read more...]
It’s a Jawsome $250 Cash #Giveaway!
Woohoo! It's time for another big giveaway! Entering giveaways is one of my favorite ways to beat the heat! Don't miss your chance to win big during our $250 Shark Week Cash giveaway event! You have the option of choosing between $250 PayPal Cash OR a Gift Card of choice! This event was organized by The Kids Did It & The Mommy Island and sponsored by JAWSOME bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop … [Read more...]