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Muffin Time!!
I don’t cook and I don’t bake, it’s not because I don’t know how it’s because I don’t enjoy it. That being said there must be something in the air today because I woke up this morning in a creative mood, Pinterest calling my name. My mission today is to sneak healthy ingredients into my kids’ meals. Usually the only thing calling my name on a Sunday morning is coffee and maybe a bra; I’ll let you speculate which of the two I listen too. So while eating breakfast today Alice and I planned a week’s worth of breakfast and snacks, using a half-dozen very simple ingredients and recipes from that magical cloud kingdom called Pinterest. After a tedious trip to the grocery where I skippered the most cumbersome and annoying cart ever created we finally got to work. We (and by that, I mean me with intermittent distractions from my hummingbird of a 6-year-old ) made yogurt & fruity pebble breakfast popsicles, yogurt fruit bites, something called cloud jellies, smoothie prep and breakfast muffins with fresh fruit and fruity pebbles using Kodiak mix. Most of the concoctions went straight into the freezer for 4 hours but the smell of…
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5 Tips For Living In Your Home During A Major Renovation!!
When the time comes to renovate your home or part of your home, something you have to be prepared for is that living in your home during that renovation period is not going to be the same as living in your home otherwise. This is because there are major safety concerns when renovating your home, particularly when it comes to young children. As a mother, the safety of your children must be of paramount concern to you. Here are the top five tips for living in your home during a major renovation: Make Sure You Can Afford The Renovations First things first, never begin renovating your home without absolutely making sure that you can afford it. If you can’t pay for the project out of pocket, Get Hearth offers several great financing options. Set Rules For Your Children Throughout the renovation period, you are going to need to be on high alert to make sure your children stay away from major safety hazards. Set rules and be ready to enforce those rules. You should also firmly establish to the remodeling team that the safety of your kids is a top priority for you. Have A Suitable Living Space You can…
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Con-Tastic Survival Kit Giveaway!! @WatchComet
When you live in Southern California one thing you can really look forward to is Comic Con!! July 20th to July 23rd. It’s Con-tastic!! Of course, I hope you already have your tickets because they are sold OUT!! To celebrate the madness and fun of convention season, we’ve put together an awesome Con Survival Kit! It’s the perfect thing to get you prepared to tackle any convention! Whether you’re heading down to the madness of San Diego, checking out the Disney adventures in Anaheim, or just getting ready for the multitudes of conventions this summer our Con Survival Kit will get you prepared for anything. The Con Survival Kit includes: 1 Limited Edition Comet Cosplay Shirt – It doesn’t matter if you dress up as an out of this world creature or just head down to your favorite convention in street attire, our limited edition Comet Cosplay shirt will help you make a statement. 1 Comet 2GB USB Lanyard – You need something to hold your badge in place, heck it might have taken blood sweat and tears to get it! This isn’t just an ordinary lanyard though, it’s also a 2GB USB drive, perfect for holding music, photos and anything else you can…
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4 Big Pieces of Advice for Getting Your Own Mommy Blog Off the Ground!!
If you dream of turning your passion for motherhood into a full-time income via blogging, you’re certainly not alone. Having a mom blog is all the rage right now. But if you’re also struggling to get from Point A to Point B with your own blog, you’re certainly not alone. For starters, it pays to have realistic expectations in terms of what’s possible and what’s not. Let’s be honest: it’s difficult to juggle the day-to-day responsibilities of a mother and run a blog at the same time. Beyond finding the time, there’s no denying that competition in the blogosphere is fierce as everyone’s trying to grow their audience at the same time. That’s no excuse to get discouraged and give up, though. Whether you’re pondering the idea of starting a blog or are having trouble getting your current blog off the ground, consider the following five tips to help stand out from the pack and get your ideas moving sooner rather than later. Keep Your Blog Under Lock and Key Perhaps the most important aspect of any blog is protection for the long-term. By locking down your WordPress account and personal information now, you don’t have to worry about hacking…











