Earlier this week, in Great Value Holiday Party Treats, I shared a couple of easy recipes to use during the holidays. You got to see just how easy it is to make a Cinnamon Roll Cake and Frosted Cookie Bites using dough found in the refrigerated section of your local Walmart. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 19
Today, our Elf on the Shelf was predictable and landed in the tree. Oddly enough it took the kids longer to find our Elf on the Shelf but honestly it wasn't long enough for me to actually wake up this morning. I have decided that one of few benefits that the Elf on the Shelf … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 18
We went a little easy yesterday and our Elf on the Shelf hid on mantle. See him? Yeah, here is where I will admit it took me about 5 times longer to find him than it took the kids. How the heck do they find him so freakin' fast?! I just don't understand how they can find the Elf … [Read more...]
Holiday Giving with the World Vision Gift Catalog
Details ... This holiday season, let the scarf around your neck, the ornaments on your tree, or the wooden serving spoons on your table be conversation starters. What’s the topic? Children and families in impoverished communities and solving the challenges they are … [Read more...]
Tax Return on Your Visa Prepaid Card
As the year gets ready to come to a close, it's almost time to start gathering all of your tax documents together for 2012. This past year has been pretty rough for a lot of people. I, for one, really hope to get a return this year, but we expect that it will probably be a bit … [Read more...]
The High Calling Weekly Newsletter
Details ... Every week, the editors at The High Calling send out a newsletter pointing more than 20,000 subscribers to the most encouraging faith and work content on our site, in our community, and on the web. Each week, The High Calling promotes the newsletter on … [Read more...]
How to cut down what you spending on gas
In the midst of the recession and with new laws in place to encourage drivers to be more fuel-efficient, we now have more incentive than ever to save fuel. If you are looking for a greener car to replace your gas-guzzler, try finding one online – sites like VCARS.co.uk have used … [Read more...]
Just Dance Disney Party Pajama Dance Party
Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps Do you have kids? Do they love to watch The Disney Channel the way that our kids do? If … [Read more...]
Boostcase Smartphone Battery Life Extender
We are excited to share our thoughts about the Boostcase! Details ... What is the Boostcase? A detachable battery sleeve charges your phone all day long, doubling battery life for longer on-the-go usage. Works with any Hybrid Snap-On case (sold separately). The … [Read more...]
NOVICA Gift Finder
Are you still looking for a great gift for some people on your gift list?! Maybe the categories Gifts by Personality or Gifts for the Animal Love will help you find the perfect gift using the NOVICA Gift Finder! About NOVICA ... We want to give artists and artisans around … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012: Day 17
Today is Sophie's Birthday. Did you catch that yet? Last year our Elf on the Shelf decorated for her birthday. This year I am just plain too tired to spend hours decorating on behalf of the Elf on the Shelf! If I spend hours decorating, I want the credit! LOL We spent last … [Read more...]
Happy 5th Birthday, Sophie!
Today Sophie is 5. It is hard believe we have a 6 year old, 5 year old, and 3 year old in our house now! The year that Sophie was born, we had all cards written and waiting for a picture of her to be added. Presents were wrapped ... I was worthless but Brian did the decorating … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012: Day 16
Yes, another Elf on the Shelf post that is a day late ... you will deal. I promise. I was wrapping birthday presents instead of posting last night! It is life around our house for sure. I thought I did good with my Elf on the Shelf hiding place on Monday. It took Brian a … [Read more...]
WhitePages.com Rescues Christmas Cards
Are you getting ready to send out Christmas Cards to family and friends? I often know that family and friends have moved but I often fail to ask for their new address. It is a bad habit. This leaves me addressing my cards and not having addresses. Some friends I track down by … [Read more...]
Holiday Travel Safety Tips from LifeLock
This holiday season, many of us will be taking trips to visit family. Whether we are taking a couple of hour drive or a cross-country flight, our focus on the trip can often mean that we leave our guards down. This can lead us to be vulnerable to predators looking to steal our … [Read more...]