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Start Simple. Start Right. Kellogg’s Cereals

Getting a great start to our morning is important to me as a mother.  I like to be sure my son has a good breakfast that will keep him feeling great until lunch time.  He is a picky eater, so actually finding things he likes to eat can be a View Post

I Am a #LifeLock Brand Ambassador

  Once upon a time there was a couple who were engaged to be married.  They were busy apartment hunting and making big plans for the wedding when suddenly they hit a little road bump on their way to happily ever after.  While trying View Post

Our Bull Bottom Farms Field Trip

On Friday I accompanied my son and his class at school on a field trip to Bull Bottom Farms in Duck Hill, Mississippi.  I have to confess I was not really excited about going at first. We have been on a few pumpkin patch field trips with the View Post

VeggieTales-The League Of Incredible Vegetables Prize Pack Giveaway

    When I worked in my aunt and uncle’s Christian bookstore, the VeggieTales line was always a big seller in the children’s department.  My son owns quite a few of these DVDs and they are some of the few that I truly enjoy View Post

Modern Children’s Furniture

My son is in that “in-between” stage when it comes to children’s furniture and décor.  He’s not quite a “big boy”, but he’s certainly not a baby.  I’ve been seriously thinking about the bedding in his room and am almost certain that it’s looking a View Post

World Almanac For Kids 2013

My students love reference books. They especially love almanacs and world record books.  I have a set of reference books in my library that the kids love to read and I was so excited to get a chance to review the World Almanac For Kids 2013 and add View Post

Send Your Child A Letter From Santa

  Last year I used Portable North Pole to create a video letter from Santa for my son.  He absolutely loved it and still talks about it!  I wish I had a video recording of his facial expressions while Santa was checking to see if he was on View Post

Crossing The Finish Line-Adaptu Financial Shape-Up Contest

We’ve reached the finish line in the Adaptu Financial Shape-Up Contest and I can’t rave enough about all of the great information and services Adaptu has provided me with on our financial journey.  I’ve learned so many great budgeting tips and how to View Post

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