Welcome to day number two of The 25 Days of Christmas with Patrick, our Elf on the Shelf. When the kids woke up this morning they found Patrick at the foot of the stairs riding on Mr. T-Rex’s back. He must have been exhausted from flying to the North Pole last night to give Santa…
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The 25 Days of Christmas with Patrick, our Elf on the Shelf – Day One #elfontheshelf
I’m so excited that December is finally here. This time of year fills me with the same excitement and wonder that children are filled with when this month rolls around. I seriously get giddy when I think about all the fun things that we can do as a family. I hope we leave each child…
I’m SMILING IT FORWARD™ With TYLENOL and Alyson Hannigan
Disclosure: I have received information and products from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks. I know there are many parents who can relate to me when I say it breaks my heart when my kidlets are sick. I…
The Visiting Elf Giveaway – Ends 12/4 #giveaways
A fellow Maine blogger friend needed some help promoting this awesomely cute giveaway…and I couldn’t resist helping out. It’s one of the cutest ideas ever!! I am a huge fan of making the Christmas holidays special for little ones. I try to make each Christmas as magical as possible because kids are expected to grow…
Local Events: Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
I just moved to New Hampshire last spring, so there are many events that happen throughout the state that I’m not familiar with. Now that I’m learning about them, I am excited to experience all that this state has to offer. The event below is one that instantly made me excited when I read about…
Confession Time: I Hate Cell Phones
Yep, I said it. I hate cell phones. There are times when they aggravate the Hell out of me. Cell phones are extremely convenient. I love that when my children aren’t with me, I can text their dad to find out how they are. I love that if my boyfriend misses me he can send…
My Daughter’s Two Best Halloween Costumes
I have never considered my daughter to be a normal girl. She’s not even close. She’s not obsessed with the way she looks or boys. She does her own thing and doesn’t care what others think about her. She’s smart and not afraid to show it. She’s extremely sarcastic and funny and has a larger…
Halloween Decorations and Treats
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re planning on throwing a Halloween party, I have a couple suggestions for Halloween decorations and treats that you may like. I’ve been meaning to post these ideas, along with photos, since my son’s sixth birthday party over a week and a half ago but things have…
Box Tops for Education: Helping Schools Nationwide
Disclosure: This is a sponsored compensated post brought to you by Shaw’s Supermarket. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own, as are any photos. The start of the new school years brought the opportunity to help out at my son’s school. One of the ways I will be helping out is with…
Tips For Stress-Free Shopping
Disclosure: This is a sponsored compensated post brought to you by Shaw’s Supermarket. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own, as are any photos. Grocery shopping can be a stressful experience, especially when you have children in tow who want everything they set their little eyes on. I have had more than one…