Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner With the Kidlets | #thanksgiving
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner with the kidlets in tow is no easy task, but it is doable. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways that kids can actually be a big help in the kitchen. Let's start with the little ones, kids six and up can help measure out and pour ingredients for pie. They can wash potatoes for Grandma's creamy mashed potatoes, they can help decorate pies and casseroles, and can fetch ingredients. Older kids can help open cranberry and cream corn jars, help prep side dishes, make the stuffing in the microwave, help wash the baking dishes, and can…
Christmas Forest Live Wreath Review – 22″ Christmas Cross
I love it when Christmastime rolls around. There's just something about this time a year. The music, sounds, joy, cheer, colors, lights, smells, the unknown, and just overall emotion that comes out is just amazing. Pair that with an early package sent from Santa Claus himself from Christmas Forest, and you can't help but turn on the Christmas music to kick off the holiday season. I knew what was inside the box addressed to me and sent from S. Claus would be beautiful, but I wasn't quite expecting breathtakingly beautiful! I'd never owned any Real Forest Christmas Wreaths before, so…
LeapTV – Active Video Gaming for Younger Kids | #LeapTV #Gamer
My boys (including the one I'm married to) are very much into gaming. So much so, that our oldest son is dubbed The Gamer, and he is 100% convinced that it's his life calling! His younger brother (The Entertainer) just wants to fit in and play along with him and his friends, and the Minion, who is now three years old is just a nuisance to both of them! Until now. he has his own active and educational video game to play - The LeapTV by LeapFrog! LeapTV is a great way for little ones, ages 3-8, to…
Five Ways to Give Back this Thanksgiving | #Thanksgiving
While retail corporations would have us believe that Thanksgiving is all about the turkey and stuffing, in reality, it's all about giving. And what better way to celebrate this holiday than to give back around your community and around the world? Donate to a charity that feeds hungry children- One in five children go to bed hungry every night and charities working to end child hunger help make sure that children around the world get a meal each and every day. Donate food- Whether it's to a food pantry or putting a few boxes of stuffing into a food donation…
Celebrity Probate Cases & What They Can Teach Us
Celebrities will often have a lot of money that they will leave in a will to be inherited by the nearest and dearest when they die, but even the richest of celebrities sometimes fail to plan properly, which can lead to complicated legal proceedings that can cause friction within a family. There are a few cases worth looking into in order to establish what we can learn from other people’s mistakes. Cases currently in the news include the issues surrounding Amanda Bynes and how her parents are struggling with conservatorship to keep their daughter safe, as well as the case…
4 Ways Getting A Masters Of Library Science Can Positively Impact Your Life
Most people see their college degree as a financial investment, but many also consider how they can positively impact their lives by choosing a fulfilling career. Getting a masters of library science can put you on the path to earning a living while doing a job you love. Be a Resource in Your Community Image via Flickr by Escondido Public Library Public libraries are an important community resource where anyone can find free access to information. But you won't find just books in your local library. People also look to libraries as a way to get access to music, movies,…
Cool Family Holiday Photo Ideas | #Photography
2014 seems to be passing us by… with the blink of an eye it seems we’ve gone from enjoying summer vacations, to back to school prepping, and now… the holidays are here. Now is the season for family, togetherness, and love. Each year, my family and I prepare to take our annual Christmas portraits to have placed on cards for our extended family. Normally, we hire a portrait photographer, we dress in the traditional Christmas colors, gather around the tree, and say cheese, but this year, we wanted to try something different. And if you want a friendly, funny,…
Super Megaforce Power Rangers Costumes & Activities #Halloween
We're always scrambling for last minute Halloween costumes. Every year, it seems we push it off and push it off until the day is upon us! This year our boys wanted to be jujitsuka which means a student of any type of jujitsu martial arts except judo. Actually, the gamer wanted to be a black belt like his Sensei Joe at Washi Bujutsu, so being the awesome Sensei that he is, he made this happen (for Halloween only!). There are some pretty awesome Halloween costumes on the market, but if you're looking for trendy costumes for your boy or girl,…
Mini Milestones with Netflix | #StreamTeam
We've had some pretty significant events in our house over the last couple of months! We don't really go crazy over firsts or milestones, but some of them are a little note-worthy this go 'round! The Hubby and I officially launched a local community website complete with community event calendar, business directory, and city resource list. This was no small feat! There was a lot of time, research, and late nights involved, but together we make it work. It's a great asset to our community! The Teenager (aside from the broken bones which will be left for another post!) attended…
Walmart Suave Hub – Live Better Every Day | #Walmart #LB2LB
We've had a whirlwind of a month in the Johnston household! Between several broken bones, homecoming, church choir, praise team, money management classes, and the pre-teen ministry at church, The Teenager and I have been doing a lot of on-the-go beauty and hair care! Due to lots of medical bills and money saving efforts, we've cut spending in a lot of areas, but that does not mean that we've had to compromise by using lesser quality products in the process. We're thankful for the Walmart Suave Hub that is packed with lots of great beauty tips as well as the…