If you’re a busy mom like me, you really only want two things for this New Year: Extra time and extra cash!Now while With Hasbro toys starting at $14.99, you can invest a little bit of money for a whole lot of fun. Personally, I am also planning on meeting my “me-time” goal by [...] [...more]
Do your kids have a case of the post-holiday blues? Last year I remember Emma being frustrated that her doll’s head kept breaking. Max complained that his puzzle was too difficult. If you’ve been waiting patiently to avoid the hectic post-holiday sales, now is the time to make good use of those unused toy [...] [...more]
My gift to my children this year (as well as my own sanity) is to be a positive parent. This means wording things in a way that says “Yes to good choices” rather than focusing on the dire “No because I said so” alternative. One such area I plan on implementing my new attitude [...] [...more]
If you’re a hectic mom like me, your biggest concern when it’s almost time to pick up the kids from preschool isn’t what to cook for dinner or cleaning up the house. It’s what to do with the kids after they’re finished with their homework?! Many of my friends don’t worry about the [...] [...more]
It’s the start of a new year—a clean slate, filled with new resolutions. The children are back in school, the holiday sales are over. But Mama remains the same. She’s a mess. Can you blame me? I’ve got work at the office and work at home. I’ve got to drop off the kids [...] [...more]
They say that the “Family Who Plays Together Stays Together.” I’ve always wanted to make that plan a reality, but I wanted to change it to: “The Family that Plays Golf Together Stays Together.” There’s something about those green rolling hills, the golf carts and the tacky plaid pants that just makes me [...] [...more]
Some of my best memories as a kid are sitting around the table playing games with my parents and brother. Now I have kids of my own, I am excited about Hasbro’s Elefun and Friends collection so I can start building new memories with my kids! There’s only one problem: Time. With both [...] [...more]
Until recently, my friends and I would get together for dinner once a month at one of our favorite local restaurants. But now we’re all trying to save money, so rather than eating out, we’re cooking for each other. Each month one of us hosts, making the entrée while everyone else brings appetizers, sides, or [...] [...more]
The holiday season is filled with parties, presents, shopping and of course, lots of great food. Once the holiday season is over, I want to get back to my regular routine by going to the gym and cooking healthy meals at home. This year I’ll also be keeping to one of my New Year’s resolutions [...] [...more]
Whether they’re fudgy, cakelike, or chewy, brownies are a popular and delicious dessert for any day of the week. And because they’re made in one pan and simply sliced and served, they’re a fast and easy dessert whenever you want to bake! But do you know what makes one brownie different from another? It’s all in [...] [...more]
