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Mary Poppins the musical is in its 5th year at the beautiful New Amsterdam Theatre on New York City’s 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square. How many of you have already seen it and where? Mary Poppins is the … Read more
This past Thanksgiving, I had the pleasure of taking the 2012 Kia Sorento EX for a one week test drive. I honestly have not driven or even looked at a new vehicle in 9 years (boy, I feel old!) – … Read more
When I was first approached to try out some recipes from the book, Ramen To The Rescue, I was…hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I love ramen as much as the next frazzled mother — it’s cheap, it’s quick, and it’s … Read more
Since she would have it no other way, I saved the best for last! I think we all love Miss Piggy with her unflinching confidence and aspiration, plus her love of shoes! Calm and demure (most of the time, er…at … Read more
Oh, Beaker! I love his droll expression, eccentric hair, and squeeky little “meep”. These might be the cutest cake pops ever! Thanks, Bakerella With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Disney’s THE MUPPETS opens in theaters everywhere on November 23rd. Stay in the … Read more
Confession: Fozzie Bear is my favorite Muppet. Not sure why, but his iconic “wocka wocka wocka!” probably has something to do with it. I love these adorable Fozzie Bear Cake Pops, the Reese’s hat is just the icing on the … Read more
Kermit Cake Pops are the brainchild of food blogger Bakerella. They are as tasty as they are adorable, and the only limit to how many varieties of cake pops you can make is your imagination. Just visiting Disney’s website, I … Read more
“Crazy for Cake Pops” is a crafty cookbook that teaches you how to make the cutest one-bite snacks on a stick. Game Night Poker Chips and Dice, Birthday Party Clowns, Baby Shower Rattles…this book covers any and every occasion that … Read more
Here is my huge collection of free pumpkin carving stencils along with my easy pumpkin carving tips and ideas for the best Halloween jack-o-lantern ever. Autumn brings cooler air, falling leaves, and fun decorations. In fact, Halloween is the second … Read more
I love Classic Winnie the Pooh. I love the original stories by A. A. Milne. My very first website and first business was an online shop called “The Hunny Pot”. I even painted my mailbox with a scene from the … Read more
Ahoy there! Talk Like a Pirate Day is just around the corner this Monday, September 19. Funny, I never knew there was an official day for this – I’m sure the popular phrase of the day will be all about … Read more
*update 7/29/11* At 18 months old, Whistler could recognize all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. He is 20 months old today and can say all the letters of the alphabet. I 100% give credit to this iPad … Read more
When most people think of cooking on a budget, they think of using coupons or eating Top Ramen :) Being a coupon centric family, sometimes I forget to share the non-clipping ways that everyone should also be incorporating into their … Read more
Here is my big, giant, eco-friendly, green, frugal secret about how to get rid of ants safely and without chemicals… Well, maybe with a little more to do first: Have you ever noticed that some plants draw ants like bees … Read more
I’ve always joked that I know more “useless” knowledge than most. I’m not sure why, but it probably has to do with this great book I had as a kid that was something to the effect of “encyclopedia of facts”. … Read more
Looking for ways to save money around the house? Don’t have the money to buy a new low flow flush toilet? Thats ok – Reader Bri emailed me a great suggestion on how you can create the same money saving … Read more