September blessed us with an extended summer this year, the warm temps seemed to hold on forever. Now that October is here, the weather is finally starting to feel a bit more fall like and I spent the morning clearing sandals out of our closet and bringing up fall coats from the basement. The boys are needing some reminders to take those summer shorts off and get into some jeans before heading out to school, mornings are positively chilly! The changing of seasons often mean the changing of … [Read more...]
The Kidvantage Guarantee {Giveaway}
October 1, 2015 By 103 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Curried Black Bean Dip
September 30, 2015 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Where did September go? It seemed to just fly by and we are already talking Thanksgiving and Halloween costumes! I've never been a big fan of the spooky holiday myself, but the part that I do love is all the fun treats and snacks! While kids seem to get the bulk of the fun on Halloween, adults shouldn't be afraid to celebrate too! Here's a delicious Black Bean Dip that can be served any day of the year, but with a fright night twist to delight your big ghosts and goblins! It's fun … [Read more...]
Southwestern Chicken and Rice Skillet
September 29, 2015 By 25 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A Quick and Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Skillet made all in one pan, for less dishes and easy clean up! We've been blessed this year to have a warm and sunny September, for the most part, but it couldn't last forever! Looking at the gloom and rain outside my window right now, I'm thinking of what kind of comfort food I can whip up for dinner tonight. Fall is all about the return of homemade soup, casseroles and hot steamy dishes! For a super easy mid week meal, … [Read more...]
Games Night isn’t just for the kids!
September 29, 2015 By 68 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Who says kids get to have all of the fun? Games night is a great way for adults to connect too! September is a busy month with the return of school and sports, but fall is also a great season to curl up by the fireplace with your best friends, pour a glass of wine and laugh over some games. Tuck those kiddies in bed early and invite the girls over for a games night this fall! Prepare your Space Make sure you have a low to table to hold your game and a few side tables to place refreshments … [Read more...]
Fresh Pasta Lasagna
September 25, 2015 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Earlier this month I introduced you to the Philips Pasta Maker and gave you a chance to win one yourself, because I'm kind like that! You're welcome! lol If you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for????? Seriously, go now, to this post, and come right back to find out all the yummy things we've been making with ours! Spaghetti seemed like a simple place to start and it was a success so we moved on from there. Next, I decided to try a whole wheat … [Read more...]
Cherry Beach Resort in Prince Edward County
September 24, 2015 By 20 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Growing up my parents took my brother and I out on many camping holidays, we started in a tent when we were really small and graduated to a tent-trailer when we were older and moved around to different campgrounds each time. My husband spent all of his summers at the same campground year after year, in a large trailer. So we are no strangers to camping, but fast forward to three kids and almost 40 years old and roughing it no longer sounds like a good time. We were delighted to find the perfect … [Read more...]
