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Madagascar 2 Escape to Africa for Wii

Pin itOur family loved the first Madagascar movie so much when the second one, Madagascar 2 Escape to Africa came out, it was put on the must see list. I took the girls to see it yesterday and while it   Read More »

Thanksgiving Fun for Kids

Pin itMy kids are looking forward to Thanksgiving but more because they get 5 days off school and they get to see their cousins than anything else. I’m sure I will hear the words, “I’m bored” more than once in   Read More »

My Daily Veggies

Pin itDo you have trouble getting enough vegetables in your family’s daily diet? I know I do. Even though my kids love vegetables, we are constantly on the go and I never know what the kids actually ate at school.   Read More »

8 Games to Boost Your Brain Power

Pin itUse it or lose it is a saying that applies to so many aspects of life, but definitely brain power. If you want to stay sharp and ward off dementia in your older years, one of the best ways   Read More »

Tips for Living with Pets When You Have Allergies

Pin it Approximately 15% of the population is allergic to either cats or dogs, yet when faced with giving up a family pet or dealing with the symptoms of allergies, only one in five would give up their furry friend.   Read More »

Menu Planning Inspiration and Resources

Pin it As much as I love menu planning, there are weeks when I get stuck, feel like we are eating the same thing over and over, and weeks where I don’t feel like doing it. The few weeks where   Read More »

All Sugar Is Not Created Equal

Pin itBy Dr. Lorraine Williams, aka Track Mom Sugar is sugar, right? From a physiological viewpoint, blood glucose is blood glucose, right? Wrong. The source of the glucose is what counts and has everything to do with your ability to   Read More »

Menu Plan Monday – Week of November 3

Pin it Menu planning is one of the best ways to keep your week sane, and while I haven’t posted my menus for the past few weeks, I have been doing them. I have had a super productive day today   Read More »