In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. Good thinking because it sure is hot outside! So we’ve rounded up some perfect recipes for you to stuff your face with celebrate this delicious food holiday. Ice Cream Sandwiches- Taste Of Home …

Which mom doesn’t like getting pampered? Hair, nails, a massage, heck, even a bikini wax without screaming children is almost a vacation! So we’re looking at some of the very best hair salons across America, that the stars love. So, maybe $175 is more than you or I would like to spend on our hair. …

Last week we were invited on the 8-day southern Caribbean cruise of the Carnival Freedom to check out the new Camp Ocean and “Seuss at Sea” program for kids. We are avid cruisers but this was our first time on Carnival so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m happy to say that I was …

  Dear Baby Gizmo Family, In the last 21 days, I had no idea how much fun that I would have with you on your big journey from Illinois to North Carolina. To my surprise, the Southern Caribbean just happened to be on the route but I’m not complaining. I knew the little guy still …

Slowly but surely, I’ve been greening my laundry routine. I almost typed “our” laundry routine, but let’s face it, around here, I’m the only one who regularly starts up washer and dryer, so … yeah. I used to grab the biggest bottle on the aisle with the the most promises – brighter whites! longer lasting …

No-one wants to be person who arrives at the party without a gift for the hosts- who does that?! The next time you’re invited to a dinner party or event at a friend’s house, you’ll walk in with the most clever gift for the host or hostess because we’ve rounded up some of the coolest …

It’s America’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a bit of pie? This recipe is one of our family’s favorites and berry placement is the perfect activity for little ones who are eager to join you in the kitchen. Fourth of July Pie Ingredients 1 – 9 inch graham cracker crust 4 …

While visiting London, even in summer, you need to have an idea of what you will do when it rains. With two small children, we decided to make a trip to Gambado, an indoor play center in London. Fun is not enough to describe how great this place is! Seriously, the kids loved it! The …

Of course, the day that the kids try to sleep in past 8am, I have to wake them to get ready to go on a port excursion. I think that is part of Murphy’s Law or something. It is Day 4 of our Carnival Freedom cruise and it was another port day. Today we docked …

Are you a label reader? If so, is it just for food or have you started checking out toiletry products too? What about your baby’s products? How about their sunscreen? If there is one thing you should study up on this summer, it’s sunscreen safety. Because it’s not all created equal and on these summer …

It is Day 3 of our Carnival Freedom Southern Caribbean cruise and we had a bit of a slow start this morning. One word of advice when traveling with kids, especially on a cruise, it to try to keep as close to their normal sleep schedule as possible. Sure, there are people like my brother …

Tonight, we took the kids to see a stage show on the Carnival Freedom cruise that we are sailing on this week. When we walked into the theater, there were loads of 3D glasses that my kids jumped all over. What kid doesn’t love those blue and red, funny glasses? I didn’t know it was …