January, 2015 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Appetizers and Super Bowl Sunday go together like peanut butter and jelly or macaroni and cheese. These 6 Last-Minute Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes are ready in less than 30 minutes and you probably have a lot of the ingredients in your fridge and pantry already! Click the pictures below for the easy 30 Minute or Less Recipes! 6 Last-Minute Super…

Crafts & DIY

Valentine’s Day Lip Love DIY

PTPAJanuary 27, 2015

This lip balm has now become a staple in our home because of it’s simplicity and endless flavor possibilities. Kiss your way to happiness with this simple, luscious recipe! What you will need: -Empty cosmetic/lotion jars -Vaseline -Drink flavoring (Chrystal Light, Koolaide, etc) -Pot for melting OR microwaveable bowl -Spoon -Paper towels How to: -Start off with about 3 tablespoons…

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Willow Smith: Baring It All At 14!

PTPAJanuary 24, 2015

Seems Willow Smith has been the focus of a lot of controversy in her 14 year old lifespan. We all remember the photos posted of her in bed with her 20 year old half naked friend, and now she’s done it again! The internet went crazy two days ago when she posted a photo of her wearing this Jean Paul Gaultier…

Health & Wellness

OCD is Not a Joke

PTPAJanuary 22, 2015

If you are OCD and you know it wash your hands. I have CDO – It’s like OCD but the letters are in the correct order as the should be. Or my favorite – I have OCD but I only clean when I’m in the mood because I’m also bipolar. People write these things and, worse yet, other people think…

Food & Drink

Easy Kid-Friendly Mini Spaghetti Pies

PTPAJanuary 21, 2015

Does your family have that one recipe that they always end up turning to in a dinner crunch, or when you just can’t think of what the heck to make for dinner? For our family, that is our spaghetti sauce (why I haven’t written a better post for this yet, I’m not sure… but be sure to keep your eyes peeled…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Healing The “Holiday Hangover”

PTPAJanuary 20, 2015

Okay, so the parties are over, the presents have been unwrapped, the tree has been dismantled and all of those delicious chocolates have mysteriously disappeared. These are all signs that the holiday season has come to a close, but now what? Are you and your family stuck in a funk of still wanting to watch holiday specials or listen to…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Show them you care on Valentines day on a budget or off.

PTPAJanuary 20, 2015

February 14th!! It’s not a bad word people, say it, “Valentines” and it takes so very little effort to impress the person in your life. Time and time again I’ve heard so many stories at work from the females where their husband/boyfriend did absolutely nothing for them. Women like to be wooed, and treated with that same rush of emotion…

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15 Ways to Stay Active Indoors and Out This Winter

PTPAJanuary 17, 2015

Baby it’s cold outside! On days like today when the temperature is dipping below -20 with the wind chill it is smart to stay inside and keep warm, but just because it is winter, is no reason to hibernate completely! When you live where it is cold at least 4 months of the year, you have to embrace winter and…

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When Love Overrides Sexual Identity – Kordale and Kaleb

PTPAJanuary 16, 2015

When I first came across Kordale n Kaleb’s story it was because of a very viral photo that was shared on a lot of social media platforms. The photo had people shaming, shocked, admiring, and also hating this beautiful couple before they even heard the story behind it. Here’s the photo that was shared among many people both online and…

Food & Drink

Easy Breakfast Recipe | 15 Minute Kid-Friendly Breakfast Quesadillas

PTPAJanuary 15, 2015

Spice up your morning breakfast routine with Easy 15-Minute Breakfast Quesadillas. I’m not really a morning person, until I have about 3 cups of coffee in me, so breakfast around here usually consists of something quick and easy. But, to be honest, I was getting sick of cooking plain ‘ol eggs, and wanted to make something else – something fun.…

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