Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Xcel Energy. The opinions and text are all mine. Part of our job as parents is to teach our kids to live in the real world. Part of that real world is learning to responsibly use and pay for electricity. (Unless you are a prepper and live off grid) That's why we're teaching our kids not only about Excel's Windersource ... Read More about Teaching Your Kids About Saving Electricity
10+ Last Minute Christmas Crafts for Kids
These last minute christmas crafts for kids contains affiliate links, but we're still on Santa's nice list! Finding last minute Christmas crafts for kids are always a fun way to celebrate the holidays. In our house, we always have a fun craft table filled with goodies to let the kids have a blast while the parents are relaxing and making Christmas dinner. Having easy Christmas crafts set up ... Read More about 10+ Last Minute Christmas Crafts for Kids
Nakamichi Wireless Speakers More Boom for Your Buck
You guys know I need an intervention when it comes to wireless speakers. We have one literally in every room in the house. It's a great way to build atmosphere in your house without having to have wires all over the place. Recently, I had a chance to receive a complimentary Nakamichi wireless speaker from Sears the exclusive place to find all Nakamichi products. On Black Friday, I had already ... Read More about Nakamichi Wireless Speakers More Boom for Your Buck
35 Easy Fondue Recipes: Warning Licking Your Screen May Be Dangerous
Easy fondue recipes have a soft spot in my heart, and on my hips, and on my butt. (You get the picture) It all started with my copycat Melting Pot cheese fondue recipe. What's better than cheese fondue dripping from a nice cripsy piece of french bread? Ok, maybe chocolate fondue covering cheesecake is right up there too. Mouth watering yet? 35+ Simple Fondue Recipes My love of chocolate and ... Read More about 35 Easy Fondue Recipes: Warning Licking Your Screen May Be Dangerous
Cinderella New Movie Coming in 2015!
Walt Disney Pictures is at it again with the Cinderella new movie coming March 2015! This is the first time for a live action Cinderella movie from Disney. It looks like it's going to be amazing. The movie, which opens Month 2015, features actress Lily James who plays Lady Rose on Downton Abbey (love that show!) Just from the new Cinderella movie trailer I have seen, the ... Read More about Cinderella New Movie Coming in 2015!
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies That Will Tickle Your Tastebuds
Rodelle Vanilla did give me products to make these Christmas cookies recipes, but all awesomeness is my own. Christmas cookies recipes totally make my holiday season, and white chocolate cranberry cookies scream the holidays! That's why this is our last Christmas treat that we are sharing with Chrissy from the Taylor House and Rodelle Vanilla! If you've missed the other four delicious Christmas ... Read More about White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies That Will Tickle Your Tastebuds
12 Favorite Netflix Christmas Movies
This post is written as a member of the Netflix stream team. It's the holidays, and for our family it means it's time to whip out Netflix Christmas movies! We are definitely movie fanatics. That doesn't change during the holidays season. Rather than having to chase our favorite holiday shows on TV, we just stream them when we want to on Netflix! That's why we thought we would put together our 12 ... Read More about 12 Favorite Netflix Christmas Movies
Into the Woods Coming to Theaters Christmas Day!
It has been an amazing year for Walt Disney Pictures this year. Of course, I have a special place in my heart for Million Dollar Arm since I was THERE to see the green carpet premiere, but I am also looking forward to seeing Into the Woods on Christmas day. (Actually headed to a special pre-screening this week) “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several beloved fairy tales, intertwining ... Read More about Into the Woods Coming to Theaters Christmas Day!