The holidays are a big time for “toys that make noise”, as I like to call them! Just about any toy you buy these days takes batteries for something. The play kitchens make simulated kitchen noises, and the handheld video games eat through lots of batteries too! The one thing you CAN NOT forget, is… Read More When Shopping for Gifts, Don't Forget Your Rayovac Batteries!
Oh! And he has a new boxed set coming out, for only $24.95, exclusively at Walmart! Read on! Yes, I truly did get to meet Garth Brooks, and it was the most awesome experience ever. When I heard that I was chosen for this trip of a lifetime, I couldn’t believe it. I was so… Read More I Met Garth Brooks!! #BlameItAllOnMyRoots
It really seems like Fall has slipped by without much thought. All of the Fall decor was in and out of my local stores before Halloween was over, which made for a very difficult post on specifically that… Decorating your home for Thanksgiving. I couldn’t find anything I wanted in my local stores, so I… Read More DIY- Paint Your Own Thanksgiving Decorations
This year, Walmart is doing it again! They want to be your one stop shop for all of your holiday shopping. Not only does Walmart have pretty much everything you need at their stores, but they’re also promising to match competitor’s prices! It’s super easy to do too! Check out this quick video I put… Read More Walmart's Christmas Ad Match Guarantee
I love the holidays. I really do… I love the cooking, I love the laughter, I love the family and friends. I even love the preparation. Cleaning, Cooking, Decorating… It’s all fun to me.. sort of. Getting the holiday preparation done can also be very stressful. Hopefully, this post can give you a quick reminder… Read More Preparing Your Home for the Holidays
So, many of you know that I’ve been on Weight Watchers for a few months now. I’ve been doing pretty good, and have lost about 1/2 of the weight I need to make my goal weight. This time of the year is probably going to be the toughest for me, as far as watching my… Read More Pumpkin Spice Muffins- A Healthier Snack or Dessert Option
We all look forward to the sights, smells, foods, beverages and merriment associated with the holiday season. However, sometimes the things we love the most about the holidays could trigger headaches or migraines. That’s why the makers of Excedrin® Extra Strength invite you to “Take a Holiday from Headaches” by following these simple steps, provided… Read More Prevent Holiday Stress Headaches with Excedrin
Over the last couple of years, since we bought our home, I’ve been slowly gathering decorations for my home. I never really cared to before, only because I didn’t feel like it was worth it, when I knew we couldn’t paint, and we’d be moving within a couple of years. Why buy a bunch of… Read More DIY – Fall Decorations For Your Mantle
Like many families, the military has been a part of my life for many years. My grandfather was in the Army, my husband was in the Marine Corps, his grandpa and uncles were in the Army, and his Step Dad was in the Marine Corps, and even now, many of our friends are either Active… Read More Walmart’s Holiday Salute to Military Families
I know, what does toilet paper have to do with pumpkins? This is such a cute and easy way to use up some of your random fabric scraps, and keep toilet paper hidden away in random places! One thing you don’t have to worry about, is running out of toilet paper, during the holidays… Unless,… Read More DIY Craft – Fabric and Toilet Paper Pumpkins
