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by Kids In Danger As many of us gear us to gift shop for the holiday season, remember to keep safety in mind if there is a child on your gift list. Whether you are preparing to gift shop, or are already in the thick of holiday shopping, if there is a child on your gift list, ensure you buy…

Lifestyle

Giving Back This Holiday Season – 5 Ways To Involve Your Kids!

PTPANovember 29, 2016

During the holidays my family takes a lot of time to think about the things that make us most thankful for what we do or do not have within our lives. Since my kids were a young age we did a lot to try to teach them that it was important to give back to others. We try to teach…

Everyday Parenting

When Do Kids Stop Believing in Santa Claus?

PTPANovember 24, 2016

I remember sitting in a row boat with my sister and our pseudo cousins when I was around 12. It was winter, and it was cold out and I remember the frozen metal against my bum, the waves lapping at the rails of the tin boat and these 3 “olders” staring me down. They were telling me I had to…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us

Enough of The Santa Wars

PTPANovember 23, 2016

I am a voyeur on the internet, like many others. I read, rarely comment, even though I am astounded. I believe in the whole “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” concept and focus my energy on changing MY behavior, instead of harassing others to change theirs. Over the past week I have been…

Food & Drink

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheeseball Recipe

PTPADecember 28, 2015

Bacon Lovers Rejoice! This Easy 6-Ingredient Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheeseball Is Sure To Be a Hit At This Years Holiday Party! My Mom's cheeseball was always my favorite snack at any party we had when I was a kid. I remember her making it a lot because it was easy and cheap to make, and just a few ingredients went…

Food & Drink

Mini Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

PTPADecember 24, 2015

This quick and easy Christmas Appetizer for Mini Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms can be made ahead of time and popped in the oven right before you serve them! I prepared all of the ingredients for these Mini Italian Stuffed Mushrooms ahead of time, so that all I have to do is spoon the filling into the mushroom caps, add…

Food & Drink

A Christmassy Spin On Cheesecake – Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites with Gingersnap Crust

PTPADecember 23, 2015

It’s hard to imagine a world without sweet caramel combined with salt. It’s quickly become a favorite flavor combination. The slightly spicy gingersnap cookies with the rich creamy cheesecake and that sweet and salty caramel will make this recipe a favorite at your Christmas party! These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites were inspired from D.J.’s Aunt Cindy’s Cheesecake Recipe. It is…

Food & Drink

Christmas Turkey & Turkey Gravy Recipe

PTPADecember 22, 2015

The turkey usually takes center stage at Thanksgiving. These easy recipes for Herb Roasted Turkey and Perfect Turkey Gravy will shine on your Thanksgiving Dinner table. Here are a few turkey tips to really make your turkey shine this Christmas! Turkey 101 Fresh vs. Frozen Fresh is best. They taste better, but tend to cost more than their frozen counterpart.…

Food & Drink

Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe

PTPADecember 19, 2015

Stuffed Shells are super easy to make, and use the same "pot cheese" in other recipes like Baked Ziti and Lasagna. Best of all, this recipe makes enough to either feed a family of 6-8 or a family of 4, TWO times! I made a full batch of this recipe, and got dinner with leftovers and then a whole other…

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Holiday Spending Tips

PTPADecember 18, 2015

Its toy shopping time! The most dreaded time of year when you walk through the aisles trying to remember all of the children you need to buy for, who likes what and ensure that you aren’t repeating a gift from last year. By now, some of you will be completely finished your holiday shopping (good for you!) and others……

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