Just when you think Mardi Gras was so last month, you find out it is still going strong at Universal Orlando Studios. Last weekend we visited the theme park in the middle of their 3-month long Mardi Gras Party which we’d have to agree is the best Mardi Gras party this side of the bayou. …

Easter is right around the corner and all I can think about are eggs and bunnies. My two little ones have been talking about Easter all month long. So, I filled a store bought pie crust with a mixture of egg, ham and cheese and made mini egg Easter baskets one morning…yummy! They are super …

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando. When we returned, I shared 12 tips for visiting Universal Orlando with young kids and today we are highlighting the hotel we stayed at. When visiting a major theme park such as Universal Orlando, I personally like to stay on property to make the visit …

Ready for a healthy treat that the whole family can enjoy? Whip up this chocolate avocado pudding in less than 5 minutes, let it sit overnight, and BOOM!, dessert is served! Now, a little side note … if you’re thinking this is gonna be a super rich “normal” type of pudding, this isn’t it. This …

At dinner every night, everyone in my family shares one thing they are thankful for from the day. This started in November as we were discussing Thanksgiving and it just stuck. I adore this new tradition. After a rough day of whining and snot and poop on the ceiling (yes, this happened last week) it …

I am so ready for spring and some warmer weather.  (That’s a bit of an understatement.) The winter weather in Illinois has been hard on my family and we have all ended up with terribly dry skin.  This happens every year but this year it seems especially bad.  My seven-year-old daughter has it the worse.  …

The very words “clean up” probably produce a deep sigh for most parents. Let’s face it- getting children to clean up is tricky. It’s fun to play with the toys, but who wants to put them away? Not me, that’s for sure. A toddler is not going to clean up every mess perfectly, or always …

Awhile back I shared some creative announcements for announcing pregnancy and it got my wheels turning on what happens next … the exciting GENDER REVEAL! With my first pregnancy, my husband and I opted to wait and find out our baby’s gender at birth. I totally recommend this and absolutely loved the surprise. Plus, it …

Dying eggs is one of the few craft activities you can do with really young children.  As long as they can put an egg in a bowl, they can help out. Those first two sentences were taken from my brain before I had ever dyed eggs with a young child. In reality, if they can …

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Universal Orlando this past weekend. We were lucky enough to take the three kids (ages 3 1/2, 6 and 8) to check out the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. You might be thinking – “Mardi Gras is over” – but not at Universal Orlando, …

Every family should have a first aid kit at home. A well stocked first aid kit should be within a parent’s easy reach and full of supplies that will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. But what exactly should be in that first aid kit? Today I’m here to share with you …

If your toddler is anything like mine, he or she loves to read. I’m always looking for new ideas of books to read to my son so today I wanted to share my top ten toddler books with you! Read and enjoy! 1. Night-Night, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton. This is my son’s all-time favorite …