Dress up your little ghouls and goblins in their favorite costumes and head out to Gaylord Opryland for an early Halloween celebration with Shrek & Friends! Scared Shrekless is going to be a blast and my boys are looking forward to it. They know they aren't going trick or treating this year on October 31st, but they don't know why yet. {We are leaving for Disney that afternoon}. While they are so upset they can't be out getting candy on the 31st, they are pumped they get to Trick or Treat ...
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Norwegian Introduces Specialty Dining Package
One of the best parts of cursing is the food. Yes, it's as good as everyone makes it out to be. We are planning a cruise in December with Norwegian and I cannot wait to try out their restaurants on the ship. Find out why we chose to cruise with Norwegian. I'm really excited to try out this new dining package that Norwegian has to offer. It sounds amazing. Let this be one of the many reasons you choose Norwegian as your next cruise line. Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a new ...
Back to School! {Season of Traditions Link-Up}
Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Pencils, and Paper. It's that time of year. It's Back to School! While we don't "go" to a school everyday {since we homeschool}, we still celebrate "Back to School". We started our school year about 4 weeks ago. After a long break, it was time to get back in the swing of things. Last year we used Heart of Dakota curriculum and we went that way again this year. We LOVE it! Why do we love this curriculum so much? This past week we took school pictures and I just am ...
The Season of Traditions
September through December are some of my favorite months. Why? Back to School - we just took our school pictures. I love how they turned out! Fall - I think this is my favorite season of all! Football, Chili in the crockpot, cool air, pumpkin candles, and sweatshirts. Ahh, doesn't get much better than that. Thanksgiving - My favorite holiday. A time when you can gather with friends and family and give thanks. We make a Thankfulness Tree each year. I love to hear what the boys are ...
Summer Stir Fry {recipe}
This recipe is great with fresh summer vegetables but can be made in the winter as well. It's easy and quick - Perfect for a weeknight meal! *Ingredients* Squash Zucchini Onion Kielbasa Potatoes {optional} Tomato {optional) Your favorite seasonings *Directions* 1. Cook the kielbasa first in a skillet with heated olive oil. Cook thoroughly. While this is cooking, chop up other vegetables. 2. Place meat aside in a bowl or plate while you cook the rest of your vegetables in the ...
Adding a Watermark to Your Photos {tutorial}
Ever wondered how people add watermarks to their photos? A lot use Photoshop or another photo editing software to add their watermarks. However, there is an easier way, especially if you don't have a photo editing software on your computer. I used to use Picnik.com but it has gone bye-bye. Now, I use PicMonkey.com and love it even more! 1. Decide which picture you'd like to put a watermark on and then go to PicMonkey.com and upload it. Your screen should look something like this after it's ...
The Penniless Princess – A Veggie Tales Movie {giveaway}
The Penniless Princess is a movie for all kids! Even my boys love this movie. It's one that is always requested when we're on road trips or having movie night. It was released August 14th so it's the newest of the Veggie Tales movies. Sweet Sara Crewe has everything a little girl could want – a loving family, lots of friends and a closet full of frilly dresses! But when life takes a turn and Sara goes from riches to rags, will she realize that her true worth lies not in what she ...
FREE Package of “Write Away” Labels from Mabel’s Labels
It's time for back to school and both parents and children are ready! Help the little scholars in your life stay organized this school year with Mabel's Labels. Identify clothes, footwear, books, backpacks and more. Best of all, spend $100 and receive a free package of Write Away labels. Offer valid now through 8/31/12. ...