Inspired by some of the cute Easter treats I've seen around the internet, my husband and I got the idea to make some delicious White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Easter Eggs this year. They were fun to make and delicious to eat!They don't require too many ingredients. Simple gather:Strawberries- washed and without stems White Chocolate (we used 1 package of Wilton Melts, they were so easy to work with and tasted amazing!) Decorating Gel Frostings Sprinkles or Candy as desired Wax … [Read more...]
Zootopia Now in Theaters + Review
Zootopia is now in theaters! I don't know if it is all over your Facebook timeline, but it is all over mine. Everywhere I look I see Zootopia getting tons of praise and it's well deserved.Yesterday my family headed to see Zootopia in Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime. There are only 11 Dolby Cinema theaters in the US and we are lucky to live near one.When I arrived at the theater with my family I found my favorite KC blogger Heidi from Life with Heidi. After a quick picture we found our seats … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice – 100 Years of Magic Coming to Kansas City
I received tickets to attend Disney on Ice. All opinions are my own.Going to Disney on Ice has become our yearly tradition. It has been so much fun to see our favorite Disney characters every year at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. This year's show looks spectacular as they celebrate "100 Years of Magic".Join the celebration as more than 60 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by … [Read more...]
Swing into Spring Wooden Swing Set Giveaway
Swing into Spring with a new wooden swing-set! There's nothing like taking in the sweet Spring air with a new swing-set! We've had a few warmish days this past week and the kids are anxious to get outside and play. I know they would be in kid heaven with an awesome swing set like this one!Enter for a chance to win an Atlantis Wood Playset from Backyard Discovery.Swing-Set bundle includes:A cedar wood swing set featuring a play fort with slide, a backyard clubhouse, a … [Read more...]
Zootopia Coming to Dolby Cinemas at AMC Prime
A few months ago my family was lucky enough to get to see Inside Out at the Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime at the Barrywoods 24 theaters in Kansas City. This was our first experience at these new, state of the art, incredible theaters! Ever since that experience whenever there is a movie coming out that my kids are interest in seeing they ask if we can go to the "fancy" theater.What is so special about the Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime? Well for now, one of the reasons they are special is because … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Road Trip Game Round up
This year as you begin to plan your road trips, think beyond the destination to how to handle the drive. My kids are young, and while they love to watch movies in the car, sometimes they need a movie break and to play some activities. So to make things easy for you, I have compiled the Ultimate Road Trip Game Round Up. I will feature different types of activities from DIY games and printables to real games that are easy to play with in the car. Printable Games The easiest way to prepare some … [Read more...]
Pete’s Dragon Coming August 12
It isn't often that a parent and child get introduced to a Disney movie at the same time, but with Pete's Dragon that is the case at our house. I have never seen this movie, and neither have my children, so before this new one comes out, I'm going to try and track down the original to watch together.There is a debut of the Pete's Dragon trailer that will be on "Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60" on ABC Sunday night at 8:00PM EST so don't miss that!Pete's Dragon hits theaters … [Read more...]
How to Set Ground Rules for the Car
Most parents don’t have some sort of set rules for their vehicle. However, as your kids get older, you’ll probably be spending more time in the car than before. You’ll be taking them from soccer practice to other events and your car will become your second home. When it comes to setting rules for the car, here are some ways to go around it.Agree on the rules: Rules are always put into place better if everyone has a say in what they are. Have a family meeting and ask your family what they … [Read more...]
Mega Disney “Help a Blogger” Giveaway
Recently, my blogging friend Tiffany shockingly lost her husband Sean. He was only 35 years young and unexpectedly passed away. Tiffany has two adorable young children named Jasmine (8) and Seanie (4), and is now left as the sole breadwinner to take care of them.Tiffany is also the blogger at Fabulous Mom Blog. One of the many ways that bloggers earn money is from people simply visiting their site. The traffic helps with ad income. Right now while Tiffany takes some time to grieve and figure … [Read more...]
Cultivate a Love of Reading in your Children
Thanks to Children's Mercy for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.Reading to my kids has always been one of my favorite activities. Of course, when I only had one child it was really easy to do. My daughter and I were home together all day so we could read books and play together. As more children entered our family things got a little more busy, but it also meant I had reading helpers.Though I like to read with my toddler, so do his siblings. One of my middle child's favorite … [Read more...]
How to Budget for a Big Purchase
Are you trying to make a big purchase? The easy thing would be to go out and finance the big purchase, but you save a lot more money by actually budgeting for a big purchase. Saving up cash to make a big purchase takes a lot of perseverance, but you can do it. If you have never tried to budget for a big purchase, these tips on how to budget for a big purchase will help tremendously.Know How Much You Need: The first step in budgeting for a big purchase is to know how much you need or how … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying a New (to You) Car
Whether buying new or used, purchasing a car can be stressful in so many ways. It’s probably most stressful because this is not something you do all of the time, so it’s unknown territory. You don’t have to go in blindfolded when it comes to buying a new vehicle. There are ways you can buy a new to you vehicle and still feel confident in your purchase. Use these tips to buy a new to you car.Know where to shop: Don’t just shop anywhere when it comes to buying a new to you car, know where to … [Read more...]
Tips for Setting Boundaries with Your Teen Driver
In 2016, more teen drivers are on the road now than ever. It can be scary to hand your teenager a set of car keys and give them free reign. As much as you want to drive your teen multiple places, it’s best if you do let them do it themselves. However, you can set boundaries with your teen driver. If you are in a place in your life where you need to make this a reality, here are some tips.Have rules in place: No teenager should be hitting the road without some rules in place. Talk to your … [Read more...]
Marshmallow Themed Desserts
Thanks to TruMoo for sponsoring this introduction to a delicious product. All opinions are my own.I try to make dessert for my family at least once a week. Because of our schedules and activities, it usually only happens one night a week and usually on the weekend. Thanks to TruMoo and their new flavor, we decided to go for a marshmallow theme. I have a super easy, really yummy dessert idea to share today.Since it is Winter and very cold outside my kids have been asking for hot … [Read more...]
Sweet Onion Turkey Sandwich
A few years ago we lived in Kansas. During that time we were introduced to the most delicious, homemade salad dressing - a sweet onion vinaigrette. I instantly fell in love with the flavor and so I got the recipe and it made it often for my family. I would make multiple large salads every week so that we could enjoy this delicious dressing. One day my husband and I got in a sandwich mood and we experience sandwich creating magic. All the stars aligned and we created the most delicious sandwich, … [Read more...]
