American Girl Doll Giveaway
July 13, 2010 – 11:48 pm | 185 Comments

     A couple weeks ago I told you all about American Girl’s Shine On Now charity campaign. If you don’t remember or didn’t have a chance to read that post you can re-read it HERE …

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Easy To Make Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bars Recipe
July 29, 2010 – 9:21 pm | One Comment

These are oh so delicious and oh so easy to make! My kids love these and so do I but I must warn that they’re pretty rich and should be cut fairly small. I found this awesome peanut butter and chocolate bar recipe on www.Allrecipes.com (my favorite recipe site).

Peanut Butter  Bars

  • 1 C. butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 C. graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 C. confectioners sugar
  • 1 C. peanut butter

Chocolate topping:

  • 1 1/2 C. Semisweet Chocolate Chips (I used the hersheys milk chocolate chips though and it turned out great)
  • 4 TBSP peanut butter

 

 In a medium or large bowl combine the butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 C. peanut butter and stir until well blended. Press evenly into a 9X13″ ungreased pan.

 Melt the chocolate chips with 4 tablespoons peanut butter for the chocolate topping. Stir until smooth and spread over the prepared graham cracker crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Wordless Wednesday: Me and The Kids
July 27, 2010 – 9:43 pm | 19 Comments
Wordless Wednesday: Me and The Kids

 It’s not often we moms actually get a picture of ourselves WITH the kids so I had to share this. I can’t remember the last time I was in a picture with both of my …

Mix & Match Fun For Young Children with Pop on Pals
July 26, 2010 – 9:42 pm | One Comment
Mix & Match Fun For Young Children with Pop on Pals

It can be hard to shop for 2 and 3 year old children. Toys are often too baby-ish for them or made for older children making it nearly impossible to find safe toys that still hold their …

Enjoy a Summer Treat Without the Added Calories With Breyers Smooth & Dreamy! *WIN IT!*
July 26, 2010 – 8:35 pm | 67 Comments
Enjoy a Summer Treat Without the Added Calories With Breyers Smooth & Dreamy! *WIN IT!*

As most of you know I began watching what I eat throughout the day more closely and working out as well. I’ve lost ten pounds but I still have some toning up to do. It …

Pictures Of Ethan’s Toy Story Birthday Party
July 24, 2010 – 9:22 am | 2 Comments
Pictures Of Ethan’s Toy Story Birthday Party

I know.. I’m a slacker! It’s just been a busy week for us and I’m just now getting the chance to put these pictures up from Ethan’s Toy Story party last weekend. He had an …

Wordless Wednesday: Why Little Boys Shouldn’t Dress Themselves
July 21, 2010 – 6:33 am | 6 Comments
Wordless Wednesday: Why Little Boys Shouldn’t Dress Themselves

 This is why you should never tell your little boys to go get dressed themselves…

Check out 5 Minutes for Mom for a huge list of more Wordless Wednesday participants and while you’re here be sure …

It’s Been Four Years..
July 20, 2010 – 7:44 pm | 3 Comments
It’s Been Four Years..

 I remember the day of my son’s birth like it was yesterday.. it was truthfully one of the most terrifying days of my life. What should have been one of the most amazing memories of my …

I Finished the Buzz and Woody Toy Story Cake!
July 16, 2010 – 6:48 pm | 12 Comments
I Finished the Buzz and Woody Toy Story Cake!

 It took me forever but the Buzz and Woody Toy Story cake I’ve been working on all day is done and it turned out just as cute as I’d hoped it would be. We’re now officially ready for my …

Marshmallow Fondant Recipe
July 15, 2010 – 7:35 am | One Comment
Marshmallow Fondant Recipe

 
Recipe for Marshmallow Fondant

1 (16 oz.) package marshmallows
4 Tablespoons of water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 C. shortening at the least
2lb. bag confectioners sugar for fondant (may possibly need a little more)
1-3 C. confectioners sugar for kneading

Place …

Minivan driving moms & dads- you’re going to LOVE this video!
July 14, 2010 – 10:33 pm | 2 Comments

 I am totally loving the  Toyota Sienna youtube channel with the hilarious “Sienna family.” As a minivan driving mom I was laughing hysterically all the way through their new Swagger Wagon song video. Watch the video below:

***I …

White Cloud Mom Bloggers in Canada (Part 2- visiting the paper mill)
July 14, 2010 – 2:22 pm | No Comment
White Cloud Mom Bloggers in Canada (Part 2- visiting the paper mill)

The day after our visit to Old Montreal we headed over to the Kruger paper mill to learn all about how toilet paper is made and what makes the brand we already love and use …