Monday, October 31, 2022

9 Tips For Planning The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

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Thanksgiving is a time to come together and give thanks for all that we have. It's also a time to enjoy fabulous food! If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you might be feeling a little bit overwhelmed at the thought of cooking a big meal. But don't worry; this article is here to help!

Here Are Some Tips For Planning The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner:

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Bedner's has Become a Family Tradition


Bedner's has become something of a family tradition for us. It wasn't intentional, but it seems like we always end up finding our way there when October rolls around, and that's fine by me. 

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Holiday Gift Guide: Let's Decorate (including children's ornament making kit)


FOR ADULTS


BEST prices and EXCELLENT quality. I have this bedroom set from Southshore Fine Linens and it is just so pretty and festive! I love it. 




Hammacher Schlemmer has such a great variety of items to buy for anyone on your shopping list. Decorating the home for the holidays is easy with items like this gorgeous Thomas Kinkade "White Christmas" decorative snowman that lights up. Train runs in a circle around the snow village. This item is just precious.


Old World Christmas has a great selection of ornaments. I got the two above collegiate ornaments earlier in the year, and the Scottish one below is on its way.

Highland Santa Ornament 
available at Old World Christmas
or on Amazon

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Paul's Promise in Theaters October 21st PLUS Win a $10 Amazon Gift Code

Disclosure: Many thanks to Damascus Road Productions for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

I don't usually watch movies that depict blatant and hurtful racism because they cut so quick to the bone. Treating people unfairly for any reason has never set well with me. It's painful to watch, especially when it's based on the color of ones' skin. So, when I started watching Paul's Promise and it took a turn in that direction, I was a little apprehensive. Thankfully, those involved with the movie did not let it get to an unbearable pulse, while still making sure it was a central part of the story because after all, this was set during the Civil Rights Movement. I think it turned out to be a really good movie. Even better, when I found out at the end, that it was based on a true story.

Begin to Get Your Home in the Holiday Spirit

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You might think it's a little early to begin to get your home in the holiday spirit. But Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you. And there are just a few weeks left to get things organized. Additionally, you can alleviate financial pressures by getting some gifts and food early.

Simple Ways to Become a More Creative Cook!

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We all need to eat three times a day, so it makes sense that each and every one of us would invest the time into learning about food. How to cook, how to shop and how to prepare meals, it’s really a fantastic skill to have and something you’ll use every day. So, if you rely on takeout and processed foods more than you should or are in just a bit of a rut with mealtimes it’s worth thinking about giving your skills a boost. Getting more creative in the kitchen will save you money, inspire you to eat healthier and generally make mealtimes more enjoyable too! Here are some of the ways you can become a more creative cook.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Why You Should Always Apply Sunscreen To Your Kids Before School

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There are lots of things that need to be done before your kids head off to school every morning. As any parent will know, the morning routine is an absolute rush. You’re running around the place getting so many things in order before almost dragging your children outside to get them there on time.

Amongst the many morning jobs on your plate, there’s one thing a lot of parents never consider. As you can tell by the title, we’re talking about applying sunscreen to your kids. This is big for us because we live in a state that's hot and my son is outside every day for PE. Even if you're not in a hot state though, why is this a thing you should be doing every morning?

DVD and Digital Release: Trick or Treat Scooby Doo!

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Just in time for Halloween, 'Trick or Treat Scooby!'

When my two oldest were young boys, they would get so excited when Saturday morning would roll around because that was the only time cartoons, with rare exception, would be on the television. They'd hurry up and eat their breakfast, just so they could camp out in front of the TV and watch several animated shows in a row. Most of the cartoons they liked are long gone now, but there are a few that really stood the test of time, and Scooby Doo is one of them. In fact, I remember watching Scooby and the gang when I was a kid, and believe me, that was a long time ago.  Now, I'm happy to say, my granddaughters are watching Shaggy and the gang too!!

Saturday, October 15, 2022

How To Switch Up Weekly Dinners At Home

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It’s typical for dinners at home to feel a bit monotonous after a while. It’s to be expected if the same meals are being made every week with no variation. It’s important that food is a positive experience and that it’s enjoyable with every meal that we have.


With that in mind, here are a few ways to switch up weekly dinners at home in order to enjoy eating at home.


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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Kaspersky Protects You When You are Online!

 

Getting Ready to Install Kaspersky Plus (super easy to do).

Kaspersky is my favorite antivirus protection software!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's been my motto when it comes to the best antivirus protection I have ever found. Kaspersky Plus leaves me feeling good about the protection it offers, and I have been successfully using it for years.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Salonpas® Wants You to Try Their New Product for Free!

If you've ever dealt with aches and pains in your body, you might already know just how effective Salonpas®  products are...I've been a firm believer for a long time.

Hisamitsu America, a subsidiary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., and the manufacturers of the Salonpas® line of pain relief products, announce the availability of the Salonpas® Pain Relieving FLEX Patch Lidocaine 4% featuring thin, flexible, and highly adhesive patch technology.  B

“Our commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in the exciting combination of an innovative patch fabric infused with the active ingredient lidocaine. The new FLEX patches provide flexibility, ease-of-use, and dependable pain relief,” said John Incledon, President & CEO, Hisamitsu America. 

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Thanks for the Memories: How to Create a Great Scrapbook

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Something that we should consider, especially as the modern world makes it easier than ever to store memories digitally, is to create a scrapbook. A scrapbook is something that will preserve family memories, but can also tell a story. What are some of the essentials you need to create a scrapbook?

Halloween Thinking Putty Minis from Aaron's (plus a blast from the past)

Disclosure: We received a sample to help facilitate the review. All opinions stated are genuine and my own.

Okay, I found a blast from the past that made me smile for a couple of reasons. 1). I smiled because we have been using Aaron's putty since 2014, and we still love it as much as we did way back when. My son is much older now, but he still loves this stuff. and 2). because so many of you who commented way back then are still visitors/followers today, and for all of my readers, but especially those of you who are still coming to visit, I am so very grateful!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

How to Save Time as a Stay-at-Home Mom: 6 Strategies to Make Your Life Easier

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As a stay-at-home mom, time is your most valuable asset. Whether you’re raising one child or several, the time needed to care for a family is significant and can feel overwhelming at times. However, with a little thinking ahead and planning, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re looking to improve your quality of life as well as the quality of care in your home as much as possible, read on for some helpful tips.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

How to Enjoy Cooking at Home

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If there’s one thing that can have a dramatically positive impact on your life, it’s learning how to enjoy cooking at home. Let’s just take a look at some of the benefits. For one thing, it’ll allow you to eat healthier and tastier meals. It’ll also help to save you a lot of money, and you’ll also be giving yourself a valuable, lifelong skill. That’s plenty of goodness that can come from preparing dinners in your own kitchen. But of course, to get those benefits, you’ll need to enjoy cooking at home — if you don’t, then you’ll be back ordering takeout in no time.

In this blog, we’re going to look at some useful tips for learning to love cooking at home.

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