Disclosure

Once in a while I am paid to write here on my blog. (I KNOW!) The opinions on my blog are always my own, paid or not.  I do sometimes mention products and companies just because I love them and receive no payment in return.  If I was paid, rest assured, I will tell you […]

#BestMates – Outback Gift Card Giveaway

UPDATE! The winner of the $20 Outback gift card is Bobbi!  Thanks for everyone who entered and remember to take your military loved ones to Outback through July 4th! Last week I shared about the Best Mates program going on at Outback during which they are giving 10% off to military families from May 27 […]

In The Future and In The News!

My news interview with WCAX about my articles for Kids VT is up! Check it out here: WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports- My latest post that I referred to is here: In The Future I also posted there today about what happened BEFORE the interview. It’s probably not what you think. On The […]

Raspberry Champagne Punch

There’s nothing more festive than punch at a party! Here is my go-to celebratory punch for the Holidays! Raspberry Champagne Punch Ingredients: Equal parts chilled fruit punch (the real kind, no hi-c!), champagne (I like a good Spumante) and ginger ale Raspberry sherbet Raspberries Mix the drinks together in a glass pitcher or punch bowl. […]

We Finally Arrived

Almost fourteen years ago, when Matt and I started our lives together, he worked at the mall. It was a good position in a sports store. Sometimes we think back to those days and wonder how we made it though. Once we had our first son, things changed. Matt decided it was time to go […]

What My Kids Think I Do All Day When They’re At School

I read a post by Wendi Aarons today about What My Kids Think I Do All Day When They’re At School and just laughed and laughed. I just knew I had to write my own list because we have this conversation every. single. day. It’s so funny what our kids (and others) think we do and […]

Our New Home

We bought a house! We bought a house! For the past year and a half we have been living in a very tiny apartment here in Vermont. When we moved here it was our intention of it being very temporary. But life doesn’t like to follow our rules so here we are. We were finally […]

Christmas Comfort in a Cup

This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. Enjoy our Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer now and give the gift of custom comfort to someone you love. I love the word comfy. My middle son, Chase, pronounces it “comfty”. How adorable […]

Festive Holiday Dessert Party Ideas!

Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There’s no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com You guys know that one of my favorite things to do is bake desserts! With the Holidays here I thought it would be […]

You Know You’re A Mom of Boys When…Undergarments Edition

Yes, the title alone should warn you about this one. I walked through the department store underwear aisle with my children. My three boy children. The questions. The comments. The oh dear God don’t laugh, don’t laugh, don’t laugh moments. Chase: What are panties? Charlie: Duh, they are girl underwear. It covers their…YOU KNOW. (inappropriate […]