Cinco de Mayo Food and Free Printables #CokeFiesta

Mango Tomatillo Guacamole

This Cinco de Mayo post  is sponsored through a collaboration with Role Mommy Writer’s Network and Coca Cola.  All opinions are 100% my own.   How do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, if you celebrate at all? May 5th is a fun day to celebrate whether you have Mexican heritage or not. The foods, decorations, music and general feeling of Cinco de Mayo is something I absolutely love. I’ve already started practicing my dishes for Cinco de Mayo this year. I’m planning dishes like a delish {Read More}

DIY Celebration: St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day

I love holidays – I get to decorate and cook all kinds of goodies inspired by the day. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holiday’s where you get to be super creative and come up with off the wall ideas. Incorporating green into nearly everything is fun, don’t ya think?! I’ve found a great selection of DIY Celebration Food & Decor for St. Patrick’s Day that I just have to share with you. Hopefully you’ll get as much inspiration as I have from {Read More}

Free Printable Valentines Day Cards

Free Printable Valentines Day Cards

The big V-Day is right around the corner and if you’re like me you still haven’t gotten those Valentine’s Day cards for your kids class. I always procrastinate and have the biggest problem finding cards to suit him. I think these free printable Valentines Day Cards will be perfect. They’re inspired by the movie, Wreck-It Ralph which was a big hit with my son. “Why are your hands so freakishly big?” “I don’t know, why are you so freakishly annoying?” {Read More}

My Daughters Will Always ‘Be Mine’

Be Mine Sweethearts Pendant

This Valentine’s Day I am asking my girls if they will always “Be Mine”. Of course, they offer me simple answers of “I will always be yours mommy”, but I know they may not always feel this way.  Soon their teenage years will take over them.  We will end up on the backside of their thoughts.  We will battle with their youth to keep them.  I know that we will lose them for a little while, but I also know {Read More}

Hallmark Until we Hug Again & More Valentine’s Goodies

Until We Hug Again plush toy

Hallmark is an amazing card company, and I can remember receiving cards made by Hallmark as a child.  They were also so much prettier than the cheap ones. Today, Hallmark offers so much more to show your love for your kids, spouse, or just about anyone you can think of.  Today they offer Christmas ornaments, plush toys, and so much more.  Now they’re offering some very special items just for you. Hallmark Valentine’s Day Gifts  The “Until We Hug Again” plush {Read More}

Valentines Day Crafts Projects – Valentine Tree

Valentines Day Crafts Projects

Love is in the air and it’s time for Valentines Day Crafts Projects to decorate your home.  I don’t like to go to the store to buy new decorations and home decor items with each season or holiday. I prefer to make my own Valentines Day crafts projects and use those to brighten up our home.   Valentine Tree Thing’s You’ll Need Branch Several sheets of origami paper in bright colors Needle and thread Vase or mason jar Something to {Read More}

What Women Want: 6 2013 Valentine’s Day Gifts

Valentine's Day Gifts

Valentine’s Day is the day to show your partner, spouse or loved one how special they are. It’s a day to gaze into each other’s eyes, exchange Valentine’s Day gifts and profess your undying love for one another.  While you can go with the “safe” gift of candy, flowers or a teddy bear, what women want is to see an effort. They want you to put thought into your gift. Unless she’s told you a heartwarming story of how her late grandmother kept {Read More}