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Breakfast Recipes for Back to School #BTSIdeas #Cbias 27 Aug 2013 | 04:43 pm
We all can relate to the bittersweet feeling of back to school. As a parent you have a break from your kids and know they will have a structured day and you don’t feel you have to entertain them or h...
Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Hop Back to school 27 Aug 2013 | 09:51 am
One child is off to school today and the boys have another week. What will you miss from the summer the most? As we bloggers find more time to find you freebies and giveaways now that the kids are b...
Family Friendly Activities this Weekend In Atlanta & Free World of Coca-Cola Tickets 27 Aug 2013 | 06:39 am
As my husband and I are not from Virginia we have many friends who are either UVA or Tech fans so I thought this was an appropriate giveaway and post for my readers. Anyone heading to Atlanta to wat...
Celebrate National Dog Day and Make Homemade Dog Treats for the Humane Society 26 Aug 2013 | 06:34 pm
Ironically not only is today National Dog Day but it is also Chloe’s 2nd Birthday. What a great reason to celebrate and make healthy and inexpensive homemade dog treats. Instead of a dog cake, we d...
Why Does my Dog Roll in Dirt? Purina One Pure Instinct Review 25 Aug 2013 | 09:25 pm
This post on understanding your dog’s instincts is sponsored by Purina. All the opinions expressed are 100% my own. Have you ever wondered why your dog rolls in something smelly, licks your face, cir...
Getting to Know Maria the voice behind Close to Home 24 Aug 2013 | 03:57 pm
Close to Home was started 4 years ago when my youngest started preschool and I was looking for an outlet that I could do from home in the short hours I did not have children around. As you all know th...
Friday Food Frenzy- Share your amazing Food Recipes 8/23 23 Aug 2013 | 03:09 pm
Have you hit everything on your Summer bucket list? This is our last weekend before my daughter is back to school. I am truly exhausted with our all travels this summer but feel blessed we were ab...
Berry Cheesecake Recipe in a Jar 22 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
Labor Day is a great excuse for having an outdoor barbeque before summer ends. If you are having a crowd and want a fun make ahead dessert recipe, then you must check out this Easy Cheesecake Recipe ...
New Luvs Super Absorbent Diapers #TheClueIsInTheBlue #Sponsored 22 Aug 2013 | 05:04 pm
This post about new absorbent diapers is sponsored by Luvs and SheSpeaks. I don’t have little ones still running around in diapers but I do remember the days of blowouts and wet soggy bottoms. Nothi...
Road Trips from Chicago– Holland, Michigan 21 Aug 2013 | 05:57 pm
While visiting family in Chicago this summer I decided to take the kids to the beaches of Michigan. As a child we would go to cottages of our friends who summered in Michigan. As suggested by my broth...
