***Recipe by Beth M.*** There are some days (especially during the winter in Ohio) when a big bowl of hearty warm beef stew just hits the spot! This recipe is simple to throw together at midday for an evening promise of a delicious dinner. Starting with just basic ingredients and a packet of beef stew [...]
Macaroni and Cheese is a family favorite here. While we love the box, every once in a while I like to make it at home. It is always a hit no matter how we do it. When I make it in the Crock Pot, it is a hit for me too! Check out this super [...]
Sometimes a girl needs to have a piece of cake. But a typical piece just won’t do. She needs something rich, warming, creamy and crunchy all in the same cake. That was me this week. So I went to the store and started stalking the aisles. I came across my favorite pretzel candy and a [...]
The REAL Day in Motherhood can be a struggle sometimes. But some days are beyond words. Today was one of those days! This is a story of a single mom and the best Valentine's Day ever. With my kids at my side, this day could not have been more loving, sweeter or prettier than the [...]
**I was not compensated for this promotion.** Yes, I am aware that Valentine’s Day is here. But what reason do you need to have a Mock-Valentine Day then a fabulous movie night with a favorite title from Warner Bros.? We all have a cartoon crush that we can stop and fall for every time they [...]
**This is a compensated opportunity in partnership with The Motherhood and Listerine®. All opinions and results are my own.** Let's face it. Dental care is important. Super important. Not only for looking our best but for feeling our best as well. No one wants to have bad breath or yellow teeth and none of us [...]
Let's face it. The best part of a cupcake is the icing. The best part of the cake is the icing. And the best part of baking is licking the icing off of our fingers. You know, in case we accidentally get some on our fingers. Or spoon. Homemade icings are always better tasting to [...]
**Recipe by Beth M** If you are looking for a zinger of a dessert that will satisfy every nook and cranny of your sweet tooth, try this Lemon Pound Cake and Lemon Sauce recipe. A refreshingly delightful, and fragrant confection that company will love, gives this recipe a top spot in our family dinners. [...]
The feelings of your child cut deep no matter how successful and distinguished they become as an adult. May Hamlin, proud mother of the Seattle Seahawks’ Derrick Coleman, gushes on supporting her son’s own power within. “Trust Your Power Within” encourages Duracell during their Super Bowl commercial; starring Derrick Coleman, fullback for the 2014 Super [...]
My youngest daughter has always had sensitive skin. The kind of sensitive that wants to make you run to the doc every time you see new red patches because the one time you were not sure, she ended up allergic to kid’s body wash and covered in hives. Learning my lesson early on has prevented [...]
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Jimmy Dean, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BreakfastDelight http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO. #BreakfastDelight #PMedia #ad No one has been able to tell me an effective way to add a few hours to my clock every day. There are only 24 [...]
I am forever trying to get my kids to eat good stuff. There are always things they will say no to but that I want to make anyway. A while back, I made meatloaf and they would not eat it. They would eat meatballs so it made me crazy that I could not get them [...]
