The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. #ChexMixPopped #PlatefullCoOp We are up to our ears in boxes and moving plans. That means that much of our time is spent on boring stuff this summer break. With moving day getting closer and closer, we are constantly mentioning things that…
Do you collect recyclable trash in a box in the garage? Before you haul it out to be recycled, better look twice. You might be amazed at what you can create using plastic lids, old tuna cans, burned up candles or empty frosting containers. Take a look at this fun list of 12 ways to…
You can buy just about anything online – even weird things you didn’t know existed. But now that I’m telling you about them today, I bet you are convinced that you need at least a couple of these items for your next gift exchange! Maybe you’ll even want to buy them for yourself? After all,…
Have you ever tried to shop for a boy between the age of 10-12? Finding something that will make them say “cool” is almost impossible. It happens every year about a month before Christmas and birthdays, the aunts and grandmas start calling to see what is the boy into now? Most Moms of boys this…
As the weather starts to get prettier, more families are heading out to the zoos, parks, and public amusement parks. The probability of losing a child in these places is slim, but the possibilities are there. It’s always a good idea to make sure everyone is prepared and has a plan in place for emergency…
I’m really not afraid of a zombie invasion or a coming world disaster; but I think we should all be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. We need to have enough supplies put back for our family to take care of our own personal needs in case we have to be self supportive in an…
Have you ever made a bucket list? Many things have been written about the importance of writing down your goals. A Bucket List may not be your total list of things you want to accomplish with your life, but they are a great cultural way to share the things that you want to experience and…
This past week many of us experienced lights out and power flickers. With the cold temperatures and sporadic outages, we’ve all checked to make sure we had a backup heat source, matches and flashlights ready for whatever nature throws at us. But there are a few extra steps we can take to be ready for…