2015

Slashing your grocery bill shouldn’t have to be hard. If you are ready to start saving money, then I have 8 Easy Ways To Save Money At The Grocery Store. The need for food, like laundry never ends; it is no wonder that so many families turn to take out or pre-made dinners. Follow these simple money saving tips and you…

Crafts & DIY

Easy and Simple Valentine’s Day Card for the Classroom

PTPAFebruary 8, 2015

This time last year I was blissfully unaware of the classroom Valentine exchange tradition. I’m not really sure how I missed it given the number of Pinterest boards full of ideas for creating non-food treats wrapped up with a card (usually including a pun) and ribbon for your kiddo to share with his or her classmates. If you’ve shared these…

Everyday Parenting Travel

Taking on Adventure, Travel with Kids

PTPAFebruary 6, 2015

You love to spend your vacations kayaking, bike camping or doing multi day hikes but now you have small children and the days past of sport trips have been replaced with thoughts of all inclusive resorts. So how do you compromise? It’s simple really just think small. Instead of starting off on a multi day ocean kayak trip find a…

Everyday Parenting Food & Drink For the Kids

Easy Peasy Nutella Hot Chocolate.

PTPAFebruary 5, 2015

Ready to have the richest and most creamy hot chocolate you have ever tasted? Get ready because this recipe will become your new bestfriend! Ingredients: -Milk -Nutella -Marshmallows for topping -Whipped Cream (optional) How to: – The secret to this recipe is in the first step – you MUST mix 2 teaspoons of Nutella and 2 Cups of Milk in a…

Crafts & DIY

DIY Valentine Gift: You Are the Sugar To My Tea… FREE PRINTABLE!

PTPAFebruary 5, 2015

This is a great gift for all of the tea lovers on your Valentine’s Day list. The project is simple to make, requires very little ingredients and is a gift your recipient will use on their daily tea break! You will need: Wilton Candy Heart Mold (Michaels / $1.99) 1/2 cup of sugar (makes 18-20 hearts) 1/2 Blood Orange (for…

Food & Drink

Celebrate National Tater Tot Day with Easy Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole | Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

PTPAFebruary 2, 2015

If my time working at the daycare taught me anything, it was this: 1. Kids like casseroles and, 2. Even the pickiest of eaters LOVE tater tots Thus… Tater Tot Casserole. I was actually scared to death the first time I made this, just like when I made Beef Stroganoff for the first time, but it ended up being one…

Food & Drink

6 Last Minute Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes

PTPAJanuary 30, 2015

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…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

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…

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