Ani-Mates…toys that bring Bible stories to life.
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Ani-Mates…toys that bring Bible stories to life.

  Our family places learning the Word of God in high priority. I love that we live in a day and age where children actually have fun learning from the Bible through different mediums. One of the sweetest has to be a toy we were introduced to a few weeks back, Ani-Mates.   Ani-Mates…toys that…

Fun games in our Christmas Gift Guide 2013 {#GiveChristmas 2013}
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Fun games in our Christmas Gift Guide 2013 {#GiveChristmas 2013}

  Since we have a feature up for generous brands that have sent us toys for the Children’s Home, I thought it would be nice to have a dedicated one for brands that have sent us games. God has been opening wonderful doors for the Give Christmas 2013 Event and we love that big corporations haven’t forgotten…

Wonder Forge games bring learning and fun together {#GiveChristmas 2013}
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Wonder Forge games bring learning and fun together {#GiveChristmas 2013}

  This is my third year working with Wonder Forge and honestly, it’s always my honor to stand behind this wonderful brand. Their heart to bring learning and fun into living rooms and their heart for children as a whole makes it easy to support them. As with the past 2 years, their generosity has…

A Step2 Lil’ Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen – the Step2 Kitchen He Loves!

A Step2 Lil’ Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen – the Step2 Kitchen He Loves!

The Step2 Lil’ Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen was one of the best gifts we got our son. Read why you can’t go wrong with this Step2 Kitchen! Imaginative play has always been one of my daughter’s most favorite things to do as a preschooler. So when our little man was born, I wondered whether he would…

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Ushering in Fall with Wreaths for Door {+ Giveaway}

Living in Texas means we live most of the year trudging through the heat so once we hit September, everyone’s really waiting to herald in Fall with the cooler temperatures. So even if the weather forecasts say otherwise, everyone begins to put up gorgeous Fall decor by early September as if to help speed up…

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Smashburger- Casual Dining Packed With Flavor!

Our family was blessed to be one of eight families invited to visit and experience the sights and sounds of Houston. The Go Houston! media trip was organized by New Creative Writing and Social Media Marketing. The many sponsors involved provided us with their services but that has in no way influenced any of my…

5 Reasons To Watch Monsters University!
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5 Reasons To Watch Monsters University!

2013’s Disney Social Media Moms Celebration had so much to offer an attendee for a subsidized attendance package. Sure we had to pay our way there and back (and some) but the number of fun things we were blessed to experience can’t have a price tag slapped to it. Now while I’m not required to…

Easy Spinach and Kale Tuna Cakes Recipe
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Easy Spinach and Kale Tuna Cakes Recipe

Ever since the beginning of this year, our family has taken the conscious effort to stay away from using cookware that cook pose a potential health risk with constant use. This meant getting rid of all our non-stick pans, even the ones that were in great condition to replace them with stainless steel ware. (And…

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cakies {A Healthy Snack Recipe for the Kids.}

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cakies {A Healthy Snack Recipe for the Kids.}

  So I’ve been experimenting with healthier alternatives while baking… and while I’ve substituted honey for sugar and applesauce for butter in cake recipes… doing the same for cookies was a first for me.   I have to admit the end result was not a cookie but a cross between a cookie and cake. While…

Give…but wisely {7 important online donation safety tips!}

Give…but wisely {7 important online donation safety tips!}

As we enter, what I like to call the “Season of Giving”, the Christmas spirit in people sometimes clouds rational thinking… especially when it comes to giving to a cause, that may not necessarily be valid or even existent! I lean about Hubby’s wisdom when it comes to all things finance related. 10 years of…

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT : Giving Christmas Away 2012

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT : Giving Christmas Away 2012

  As we hit October, I questioned whether or not I should do another Giving Christmas Away event this  year… so I waited a bit, wondering if that gnawing “Lets Do It!” feeling would go away but it didn’t. It only grew stronger and has now turned into a bubbly excitement… the exact same feeling I…