New Year Printable – Print for Free and Get Started on Your Resolutions
This New Year printable up on the blog is meant to help you focus on your goals and be your best self. Get it in today’s post and print for FREE.
‘Life According to Me’ Journal for Kids & Giveaways!
Do you ever wish you could take a peak into your child’s young mind and see what it is that makes them think, feel and act how they do? Do you sometimes worry that you’re not communicating with them very well or that you might be missing a teachable moment to help them grow, feel…
Strawberry Pineapple Party Punch ~ Quick & Delicious Punch Recipe!
I love having punch in my house, in my mouth, and in my belly. I’m always up for trying a new recipe! Ew, I have to tell you…I tried the ickiest one the other day. It sounded so good…it was like eggnog, ginger ale, and peppermint ice cream. Okay, maybe that doesn’t sound good, but…
Candy Cane Streusel Coffee Cake (she: Jana)
I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas! It has really crept up on me this year. I’m still scramblin’ to get all our shopping done. Every year I have big dreams that I’ll have all the shopping done before December so that I can just enjoy the wonderful Christmas season, but that has yet to ever…
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy ~ An Easy & Hearty Breakfast!
* This whole week is being devoted to recipes that would be perfect for your Christmas festivities. Be sure to check in daily for more delicious ideas! Hands down, my favorite breakfast in the WHOLE world is Biscuits & Gravy. Oh, mama. That with a hefty pile of scrambled eggs, and I’m a happy girl. …
Sandy Hook Elementary ~ Day of Remembrance
The United Way has set up a fund for the families of victims and the community of Newtown, CT, to provide the support that they need at this time. If you are interested in donating, visit Live United.
Mary Kay Review & Gift Basket Giveaway!
For as little makeup as I wear, it’s probably a little odd that I LOVE to buy it. Or, really, it’s that I love to TRY it. You know me, the obsessive review-reader and product junkie. I’m always looking for the best. So, I was pleased as punch to get a box full of Mary…
Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
As the final day of Mariel’s Picks 2012, I think we’ll wrap it up with gag gifts for white elephant parties… Oh, my heavens. I can’t stop laughing! A Booty Pop?? The reviews on this thing totally stink, if you’re considering it for practical reasons. But, for a gag gift…perfect. So, I actually want this…Aqua…
Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Gift Ideas for Mom and Baby
Today’s Picks: Gift Ideas for Mom and Baby: Gifts for Baby and Mom: If you’re anything like me, so many of the hilarious, profound, and sweet sayings that come from the mouths of my children, never get written down. I remember them long enough to tell my husband in the evening, but beyond that they…
Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is shopping for stocking stuffers. Is that weird? Maybe it’s the challenge of it…finding something small AND cool? It definitely narrows down the options. But, I love a good challenge, so with that, may I introduce you to ‘Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family‘!…
Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Gift Ideas for Families
This post is for those times when you are giving a ‘family gift’ OR if you just want some fun gifts to give your own family! Let’s get started… Of course, board, card, or dice games are always a great gift because there are so many good ones out there, and new ones coming out…
Gifts Ideas for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
Hmmmm…let’s do gift ideas for grandparents! For the avid reader, I think it would be fun to give a personalized embosser that says ‘From the Library of ….their name.’ Or, you could also have it made with just their initials. I love this top-rated Personal Embosser with Stand from Williams Sonoma. To make it a…