The Secret Life of Lilykins is a beautifully illustrated and fun to read book for children of all ages. Lilykins lives with her brother Charlie and her two dads. She seems like an everyday cat but she is anything but that. She has a big imagination and goes on adventures without ever leaving her … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of Lilykins – Children’s Book Review
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The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook by Nancy S. Hughes
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 1 in 3 Americans are currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. With numbers that high, there’s a good chance that you or someone you love has this condition. My mother had Type 2 diabetes. When she came to live with us for the last few … [Read more...] about The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook by Nancy S. Hughes
The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide
How many of you are big LEGO fans? My husband is a huge fan and they were one of his favorite toys as a child. Now that he's a grandfather and uncle to many children in our family, he's playing with LEGO building blocks all over again! For those of you who have older children in your home or for … [Read more...] about The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide
Dump Cakes from Scratch Cookbook by Jennifer Lee
Every dinner, every party, every celebratory event that you are invited to this winter and into the early spring will require an offering. A bottle of wine? A box of chocolates? A pie that you picked up at the supermarket ten minutes before? No one wants to be that guest, but life is crazy and who … [Read more...] about Dump Cakes from Scratch Cookbook by Jennifer Lee
Ernie’s Wish Trail Children’s Book Review
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
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