Our Abbott Champions for Kids Nutrition Snack Pack Service Project

I recently shared my shock at discovering that one in six children, in my own state of Nebraska, are considered food insecure.  Nationally, more than sixteen million American kids, (under the age of eighteen), are unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious food necessary for a healthy life.  Does that not blow your mind?!!? [...]

DIY Handmade Paper Tutorial and a Bloomin’ Valentine’s Bouquet

In case you hadn’t noticed, I kinda, sorta, maybe, a little bit, like Pinterest.  lol  The premise behind Pinterest is a good one, because you find interesting products, money-saving tips and ideas for your home and family, crafty projects you can do with your kids, make for gifts or use to spruce up your home [...]

Crayola Story Studio and Color Studio HD with iMarker: a Review and Give Away

I have been fortunate to share some really excellent toys with my children and grandchildren, as part of my work as a blogger.  I love when those opportunities are from companies I have known and loved since my own childhood.  Crayola is an icon in creative and imaginative play.  Most impressive is their ability to [...]

Perplexus: a Toy for the Entire Family! Our Review and Give Away!

On December 21, 2011, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

It’s a puzzle.  It’s a maze.  It’s a hands-on study in gravitational pull.  lol  We love it and your family will, too.  I get excited about educational toys and games – ones that stretch the mind and challenge my kids to strategize and think.  When a company not only accomplishes that, but creates a game [...]

A Party Mix-Change Gift Pack with New Recipes from Chex and a $20 VISA Card Give Away

On December 3, 2011, in Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

We all love participating in cookie exchanges, this time of year.  It’s such a great way to try new recipes and a great excuse to get together with friends to share indulgently delicious treats!  I’ll have several cookie recipes to share over the next few weeks, but Chex has challenged to put a twist in [...]

Beauty & the Beast 3D! It’s Coming to Theaters Jan. 13, 2012!

On November 30, 2011, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

I love this movie!  We have probably watched a higher percentage of Disney movies, than any other, when we have visited theaters over the last 28 years.  With five kids ranging in age from 10 to 27, as you can imagine, there have been a LOT of them and I have mostly enjoyed them all, [...]

Burger King BK Crown Program: A New Look and A New Focus for Kids’ Meals and a $25 Gift Card Give Away!!!

On November 29, 2011, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

Burger King has revamped their familiar kids’ crowns, attached them to their new BK Crown program boxes for kids’ meals and used the new meal containers to help teach our kids about giving, about eating a “little” better and that learning can be fun.  Burger King isn’t beating our kids over the head with any [...]

“Game of Your Life” : Fabulous Family Movie Night Coming on Friday, December 2!

On November 22, 2011, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget(’66dfe7b6-65b0-4b6e-b04d-cc78451e078b’);Get the Family Movie Night/P&G widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) Family movie night — do those words hold any significance for you?  I remember when it was a tradition to gather around the one and only television we owned (Who on earth would [...]

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North “Poll”

On November 15, 2011, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North “Poll!”  You’ll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Our Bob Evans Farm Festival Video Memories #BEFarmFest

On November 15, 2011, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

Why is it so hard for us to self-edit when it comes to home movies?   lol   Am I the only one who has hours of tape trained on babies who are learning to crawl (A couple of seconds would have been more than sufficient.) or a toddler jabbering the same “first word” over and over?  [...]

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