There is a difference between being a traveler and a tourist. What is the difference? To start with, a tourist usually goes to a specific location in order to be able to say they were there. A traveler visits and immerses themselves in the culture around them. Check out these tips to help you be a traveler and not a tourist. Learn the Language Tourists rarely know the language or lingo of the place they are visiting, but travelers will at least know a few words -- even if it's just "hello" Continue Reading
Give Your Valentine a Fun, Lunch Box Note – Free Valentine’s Day Printable
Today we are sharing our free, exclusive Speaking of Love printable. Just click on the file, print and hang in your office, classroom or add as a love note to your little one's lunch box. Enjoy! Continue Reading
24 Inexpensive Family Activities
It's Saturday and I was reminded that Valentines is just around the corner. Last week we shared several creative Valentines ideas. This afternoon I was laying in bed with my 2 kids (hubby was watching tv) and we began to horseplay and wrestle in my bedroom. In the midst of the giggles and laughter, our silliness was a clear reminder that we are happiest when we are together. Valentine's Day can add stress, reduction of household income and excite (or disappoint) when all we want is each other: Continue Reading
Ready To Run: Includes New YouTube Video
Our chicks are almost ready to leave the broader. We are really nervous about this transition since they will be more vulnerable to critters trying to get into the chicken coop. Aside from our initial worries, those girls are Ready to Run!check out our new YouTube Video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for more fun videos. Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday- Chicken Coop Update
$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Ends 2/28/12
Did you get that new purse you had your eye on or those precious earrins you had your heart set on? No? Well, Valentine's Day may have come and gone but the gifts can keep coming. If your interested in a fun giveaway look no further.Whether you had a sweetheart this year or not, it’s time to treat yourself with this $100 Amazon.com giveaway! This contest is open to US residents and runs from 02/18/13 – 02/28/13. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: Garagedoorrepair.com, an online tool Continue Reading
Eat Wholly & Jennie-O Turkey Burger Review + Giveaway Ends 2/18/13
If your anything like me, your on a quest to find the perfect combination for your family's dinner menu. Health, convenience, affordability and taste are the key ingredients to a successful dinner solution. Monday though Friday I come home every evening at 5:30 p.m. Once I hit the front door, it's Game Time! My kids are starving and my husband & I are exhausted. I'm making healthier choices in our diet by replacing fatty ingredients and adding more natural products that contain less Continue Reading
Got Milk? Get Ready to Start Your Game Winning Day + Giveaway to Win 1 of 2 Got Milk? Superbowl Themed Prize Packs-Bilingual Post
English: My family & I have a very busy schedules. Throughout the year my children participate in various sports. They need strong bones and a balanced diet each and every morning. The glass of milk they have in the morning gives my children & I the nutrients we need to start the day so we can energy and help build strong bones. For me, I normally start my day with milk & some fresh fruit. My children will start their morning off with cereal, waffles or eggs, fresh fruit and a Continue Reading
Homemade DIY Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Aid- #Frugal
One of my favorite household stockpile items is dishwasher tabs/liquid. Over the last few years I have been able to score boxes of dishwasher liquid/tabs for around 50 bents a box. Those deals are now few & far between. I have said in the past that as soon as I use all my dishwasher tabs/liquid I will start making my own. The barrel has dried and thus..... I shall make my own to save my family money. I have spent the last month perfecting this recipe to suit my own needs. It's not rocket Continue Reading
Win Great Prizes For Your Family w/ the Win Your Way Sweepstakes #WinYourWay
I LOVE winning giveaways! In fact, my friends are always telling me how "lucky" am I. Since I love to enter giveaways, I'm obviously thrilled to offer them to my blog followers as well. If your reading this, the odds are your a fan of giveaways as well. Great, because I'm about to tell you about Shop Your Way & their new App called WinYourWay. ShopYourWay is the K-Mart & Sears Reward Card that offers reward points when shopping at their participating retailers. Win Your Way is an app Continue Reading
Giving Back-Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana Community Kitchen @2ndHarvestGNOA
In my previous Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana post, I spoke mainly about the Food Bank itself, but today I wanted to focus & share more information on the new commercial grade Community Kitchen. At nearly 6,500 square feet, the Community Kitchen is one of the largest productions in the region. The Community Kitchen helps to produce nutritious meals for the Summer Feeding and Kids Cafe programs. Meals are proportioned and well-balanced to new dietary Continue Reading
Give the Gift of Health this Christmas Season- Kleenex Care Pack & Share Pack #KleenexSWS
The other day on my Facebook Page we were discussing Christmas gifts for teachers and others that we were wanting to give a small token of our appreciation this Christmas. A Facebook fan said she has many family members that are teachers and that school supplies are always a great gift since many teachers buy supplies out of their own money every school year. The conversation got me thinking. What is something I can give our teachers that they would appreciate and also that other classroom Continue Reading