In every interaction Ernie has, up pops a new wish to be someone else – an enchantment with their natural gifts. Ernie imagines himself as a butterfly, fish, and squirrel throughout the story. Ernie’s wish trail ends in rediscovering simple pleasures and the joys of being himself. Ernie’s Wish … [Read more...] about Ernie’s Wish Trail Children’s Book Review
Books and Movies
The Enchilada Queen Cookbook by Sylvia Casares
How many of you love Mexican cuisine? I grew up eating a lot of Mexican food, since I spent a lot of my childhood living in Arizona. I've always enjoyed enchiladas, fajitas, tamales, quesadillas and just about anything else with Spanish flavor. If you love Mexican and/or Tex-Mex cuisine, you'll … [Read more...] about The Enchilada Queen Cookbook by Sylvia Casares
Family Holiday Party with the Movie Angels Sing #AngelsSing
* Disclosure: Shelly received a gift card and a copy of this movie DVD to feature in this post. This past weekend we held a little holiday party here at our home and invited over a few family & friends. It's always nice to get together during the holiday season with our loved ones and for this … [Read more...] about Family Holiday Party with the Movie Angels Sing #AngelsSing
RAO’S CLASSICS – 140+ Italian Favorites Cookbook
My husband is Italian and growing up he ate a lot of Italian food. His grandmother and mother immigrated to the United States when his mother was only 9 years old. When it comes to Italian food, he's all about authentic Italian dishes made the good old-fashioned way. Recently we received a brand … [Read more...] about RAO’S CLASSICS – 140+ Italian Favorites Cookbook
Never Get Bored with these 750 Best Muffin Recipes!
When it comes to baking...muffins are one of my favorites! At least twice a week I whip up a homemade batch of muffins that we can enjoy throughout the week. We sometimes enjoy them in the morning with a nice cup of coffee or we'll enjoy them after dinner as a dessert or evening snack. The majority … [Read more...] about Never Get Bored with these 750 Best Muffin Recipes!
Family Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets
This holiday season, the answer to the question “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?” is answered when The Secret Life of Pets comes to Digital HD November 22nd, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand December 6th, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home … [Read more...] about Family Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets
12 Kid’s Christmas Craft Projects + The Original Christmas Classics on DVD
When my brother and I were kids...we looked forward to the holiday season, when we would all sit down together and watch the classic Christmas & holiday shows on TV. One of my favorites growing up was Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. My brother always loved watching The … [Read more...] about 12 Kid’s Christmas Craft Projects + The Original Christmas Classics on DVD
The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
I love bread and I eat some type of bread almost every day, sometimes twice a day. Yes, I know that eating all of that bread isn't fabulous for my health and at times, it can really pack on the pounds. However, I'm a bread eater and I'm not giving it up. Recently I was sent a new hardcover … [Read more...] about The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day