I love spring, yet the time of year gets me anxious too. I feel the need to accomplish more. The sun shows the things around the house that need dealt with and I feel the year creeping onward and promises made to myself in the New Year not any closer. I can only imagine that […]
Did You Survive Spring Break?
Surprisingly, we did. Or more surprisingly, I survived Spring Break. Like many families, we had no big vacation plans. I had to keep up my own projects and Patrick was business as usual at his work. But that didn’t mean that I just ignored the kids and left them to their own devices. I […]
Feel Safe in the Ford Escape
I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to test a few Ford vehicles: The Ford Explorer and the 2012 Ford Edge. On top of that I have attended Ford media events and talked to the experts behind the cars and the company. Ford sure has come a long way. The 2013 Ford Escape […]
Getting Green in the Great Outdoors
An eco-friendly and all natural camping trip can be a great experience that your whole family can bond over and learn from. To make the most of your trip, consider following these tips for an exciting adventure filled with fun and learning without chemicals or toxins that could hurt the environment. A Quick Note Before […]
Get Those Tween Teeth Clean with Oral-B & Crest
My kids don’t like to brush their teeth. It can be a painful process. I have tried to make it more “fun” for them by finding fun flavoured toothpastes and thank goodness Crest and Oral-B have a great selection of kids tooth pastes and brushes, both manual and electric to help keep them at […]
Spring Break Meh
Spring break is kicking my butt when it comes to work related projects. However, in all honesty, I don’t feel all that bad about it, despite the income worry. Rather, focusing on my kids and talking to them and LISTENING to them feels more important right now. The reality is, there isn’t much […]
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
There is lots to like about the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. It was a good midsize SUV 10 years ago when we were shopping for a new family vehicle and they have done a great job keeping up with the trends and technology of today while keeping the price below $40,000. In all honesty, the […]
How Going Green Can Better Your Health
You probably are very familiar with the financial and environmental benefits of going green, as they are widely publicized and available. In addition to saving lots of money and helping the environment, there are other benefits of going green, too. In fact, one of the biggest benefits to going green is better health. Making lifestyle […]
Spring Break Madness? Netflix Can Help
The clock is ticking away the minutes till school closes up for a LOOOONG spring break. Over two weeks of me versus the kids. Yes, I am one of those mom’s who will be facing all three children at home by myself with no camps or family vacations to fill in the time. Easter […]







