The Mom Life, plus recipes, frugal living, blogging stuff, & reviews/giveaways from a New Hampshire mom blogger
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My favorite memories are when I’m spending time with my family. And that time doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. It can be as simple as making DIY Herb Planters with the kids. When we did our project with The Home Depot a few weeks ago, I had no idea gardening with kids… read more »
Cell phone cases have become the accessory of today. There are so many fun colors, designs and types that you could have one for every season, every occasion, or even for every outfit! But there is nothing better than a personalized case that no one else has, that totally fits you and your life, and… read more »
Happy Friday, friends! Are you ready to link up your fab giveaways? Join me and Tiffany, from Fabulous Finds by Tiffany, in adding your giveaways to our Friday giveaway linky below. Be sure to include the end-date. Family-friendly only please! The Original Pink Tool Box tools from Sears ($300+ value)5/24 $100 Microsoft Stores Gift Card 5/27 Bath… read more »
I’ve been in the mood to make strawberry goodies this month. After making delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes last week, I decided to try a lighter recipe from an old cookbook this week. After a few tweaks, this Strawberry Coffee Cake recipe is definitely going into my make-again recipe binder. With a burst of sweet strawberry flavor… read more »
Pretty quickly after Summer Vacation begins Moms across America begin hearing, “I’m bored!” and “There is nothing to do!” The Happy Trunk offers a great solution for those summertime blues, with arts, crafts and science kits delivered straight to your door! I love the way Happy Trunk boxes are packaged, opening the box is like… read more »
We love Netflix. A couple years ago, we ditched our expensive cable bill and went with Netflix as our primary source of television. At just $7.99 a month for unlimited streaming, Netflix is a bargain when you consider the thousands of shows and movies they offer. Netflix has many of my kids’ favorite shows, from… read more »
PetSmart has a new and exclusive Tommy Bahama Pets line of toys and apparel. This collection features Tommy Bahama’s well-known hibiscus flowers, palm trees and camp shirts. “For 20 years Tommy Bahama® has invited everyone to enjoy the island-inspired lifestyle and for many, that includes pets as part of the experience,” said Rob Goldberg, SVP… read more »
Now that we’re done with school, I’ve been doing more fun craft projects with the kids. Last week we made homemade Gak, which was a huge hit and this week, Emily and I made a Fairy House. Emily is six and she loves Tinkerbell. She very firmly believes that fairies are real and will argue… read more »
We’re fortunate, here in New Hampshire, that we don’t often have drought-like conditions, but I know many areas of the country do. My mom lives in Texas and they sometimes go months without rain! In fact, 36 states will experience some form of water shortages. Really, wherever you live, it’s smart to water your yard… read more »
I love shopping for gifts for friends and family! And, of course, I prefer to find personalized gifts, rather than gift something generic that could be for my uncle, my best friend’s daughter, or my neighbor. And by personalized, I don’t meant something with a person’s first name embroidered across the front! I mean something… read more »
Dirty faces. Crumbs on the floor. Smeared peanut butter on the wall. Toys scattered throughout the house. Piles of laundry. That’s my life. It’s probably yours too. But life is more than bits of playdough on the floor. Or glue drying on the table. Or wooden blocks scattered throughout the house. It’s the happy children… read more »
Have you ever had a hard time sleeping because there’s a lot of noise? Your headphones are too bulky? Your ear buds are uncomfortable and keep falling out? For awhile, I gave up on trying to listen to music while sleeping. There was just no way to sleep comfortably with ear buds or headphones in,… read more »
Happy Friday, friends! Are you ready to link up your fab giveaways? Join me and Tiffany, from Fabulous Finds by Tiffany, and add your giveaways to our Friday giveaway linky below. Be sure to include the end-date. Family-friendly only please! Jim Henson’s Pajanimals Plush Toy 5/17 Happy Family Greek Yogurt Pouches 5/20 Young Scientist Kit 5/21 Blue Orange… read more »
It’s just about strawberry picking season (or maybe it already is where you are) and I’ve been trying new recipes in my kitchen. And I found a real winner.* If you love cheesecake and strawberries, you will love this recipe. Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. Just the name sounds delicious, doesn’t it? To die for. Amazing. Oh my… read more »
Our simple DIY herb planters were such a hit with my kids, I couldn’t wait to take them to The Home Depot Kids Workshop. I knew they would have a blast building a project there. The Home Depot offers free Kids Workshops on the first Saturday of every month. Projects include birdhouses, toolboxes, Mother’s Day… read more »
