Travel
STORY LAND FINALIZES 2020 SCHEDULE, EXTENDS SEASON PASSES THROUGH 2021
NH’s best amusement park for kids will conclude 2020 season on Labor Day Glen, NH – August 20, 2020 – A roller coaster of a season at Story Land will come to a close next month. The good news: there’s still time to enjoy some summer fun with family and friends! Labor Day, Monday, September 7 will be your last chance to visit the Land Where Fantasy Lives, and tickets are just $19.99 for the remainder of the season. To thank Guests {Read More}
Flamingo Gardens Fort Lauderdale FL
Bird Watching Up Close and Personal at the Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary Anyone that has ever been attracted to bird watching and communing with nature needs to add the Flamingo Gardens in Fort Lauderdale Florida to their list of travel destinations. The gardens are in part a small zoo or sanctuary for animals that can’t live in the wild, while giving visitors a peek into the magic of the Everglades. With interesting local wildlife and the {Read More}
Tentrr, A New Way to Camp
Are you camping-curious, but not sure you want to deal with all the tent and sleeping bag related hassle? Have a hesitant spouse? Or perhaps you love camping, as we do, but are ready to try something new and different with your friends and family this fall. We recently headed out with Tentrr, a new company that gives you the camping experience you are after, from the most basic and remote locations to the “glamping” end of things as you {Read More}
Visit Barbados. Like, Right now.
I’ve been obsessed with Barbados since I was a kid, when I read the Newbery Medal winning book “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare. For anyone who somehow managed to escape their summer reading, the book is about a fictional 17th Century young woman who, orphaned, must leave her home in Barbados and travel to New England. Now in Puritan Connecticut, she often reminisces about her home and her childhood growing up in beautiful Barbados. Yes, as {Read More}
Coconut Bay Resort, St. Lucia
No matter what kind of vacation you are looking for- family trip, a romantic couples retreat, girlfriends getaway- you can find what you are looking for on the diverse island of St. Lucia. Coconut Bay is located near the airport (in fact, just five minutes away), so you won’t have a long trek to your room once you arrive. That’s never a welcome surprise, is it? Once there, you are greeted by friendly staff with cool towels and cold drinks {Read More}
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Looking for an all-season resort you can enjoy with the family? Look no further then the beautiful Waterville Valley Resort, set in the always stunning White Mountains of New Hampshire. We are lovers of NH, it’s not hard to find a reason to get us to head up for a visit. If you have ever set foot in the small but stunning state, you likely are as well. Outdoors Enthusiasts will be hard pressed to be kept away, no matter {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
“Earth, My Dearest” #NewBook #EarthDayEveryDay
“Earth, my dearest, I will. Oh believe me, you no longer need your springtimes to win me over.” —Rainer Maria Rilke A new book, Earth, My Dearest, is an inspirational compilation of over 200 quotes around conservation and sustainability. Hopefully it will inspire people to treat the planet a little more respectfully, and further give inspiration to those who fight to keep the planet livable and healthy for all species. Highlighting the wonders of our planet and ways on how {Read More}
Looking for a Gift for Mother’s or Father’s Day? Photo Gifts and Decor for 2021 from Mpix
Looking for a great and personal gift to give your partner, parents, or loved one? How about checking out Mpix to see what they offer? They offer professional photo prints, books, gifts and prefabricated gallery walls all under the umbrella of the number one professional photo lab in the country – Miller’s. I had my son’s newborn photos done by Millers (just coincidentally) and I loved them. They did such a great job and were so patient with him (and me, {Read More}
How Our Government Really Works—What Every Teenager Should Know
After such a wild election season, kids and teens might find themselves more interested or curious in politics. And if so- good on them. Let them read all they can, and not just about one side of things. Forming well read and properly researched opinions will only make them better, smarter, and more empathetic people. One book that has recently come out is a book that describes itself as “compelling, bipartisan insights about our country’s democracy. You Call This Democracy? {Read More}
ECO-FRIENDLY STEEPED COFFEE GIVES BACK – 20% OF SALES DONATED TO FEEDING AMERICA
For thoughtful gift ideas that check all the boxes, look no further than Steeped Coffee (www.SteepedCoffee.com). The innovative startup is committed to premium coffee, convenience, and environmental stewardship in equal measure. So, when you introduce the coffee lovers in your life to Steeped, it’s a win-win for them and the planet. And, in an effort to fight hunger in America, the coffee company has launched its Packs for Good program, committing 20% of all sales to Feeding America for hunger relief (steepedcoffee.com/packsforgood). What sets Steeped {Read More}
24/7 Protection Against Harmful Blue Light with Viteyes Blue Light Defender Kids
Did you know that exposure to blue light before bedtime can disrupt sleep patterns as it affects when our bodies create melatonin? With screentime for kids having increased by 500% during the pandemic, an inside out approach with Viteyes® Blue Light Defender™Kids can be an effective method to help protect their eyes 24/7. Viteyes® has created Blue Light Defender™ Kids, a nutritional supplement formulated with lutein and zeaxanthin, the only natural defense eyes have to protect the macula from the {Read More}
Baking with Baketivity – Fun For Kids
If you are like me, you love to bake. It is one of the things my youngest son and I do together often. He’s become quite the hand in the kitchen, although he’s still such a mess I’m always surprised. (When does that stop? Ever?) We’ve recently tried out these fun kits from Baketivity. We did two at once, because sadly we were pretty sick when the “Back to School” one arrived (we had Covid, and I got very, very {Read More}
Recipes
Winter Coffee Recipes
Add a delicious cup of Steeped Coffee with breakfast in bed for mom with these coffee recipes. Easy AND delicious! GINGERBREAD LATTE Ingredients 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp molasses - blackstrap or regular 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp strong Steeped Coffee 1 cup milk of choice – almond milk, coconut milk, … [Read More...]
STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU Recipe
Serves 8 Ingredients: For the cream: 500g mascarpone cheese, room temperature 500ml heavy cream 5 egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar For the strawberries: 2 1/2 cups of strawberries, chopped 1/3 cup Alchermes liqueur,* Fragfoli wild strawberry liqueur or Chambord 1 tablespoon sugar 2-3 tablespoons rum 1 cup orange … [Read More...]
CRAZY CANDY CANE CAKE
Ready to make a cake that will have your friends and family racing back for more? Totally Instagram ready, the Crazy Candy Cane Cake from the HOLIDAY JUBILEE retro cookbook will have everyone smiling. And eating. GET THIS 3 boxes white cake mix, mixed according to box instructions 1 large bottle red food … [Read More...]
Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
This soup makes the perfect vegetable side dish—it's packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy carbohydrates from the butternut squash and other veggies! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3/4-inch … [Read More...]
Parenting
Sorry We’ve Been MIA- We’ve Had #Covid19
So, we've been a little hard to reach lately, and the emails have been stacking up. I wanted to share with you that we've had Covid-19, and were very, very sick for quite a minute there. Now that we are starting to get back online and back to "normal" lives again, we wanted to let you know that we didn't forget about anyone and we are … [Read More...]
10 Worst States for Lead Poisoning in Children – Are Your Children in Danger?
For most people, lead poisoning is something we hear about in the news and then forget about the next day. But in a recent study, more than 350,000 children in the US were afflicted with lead poisoning in just one year alone--many without their parents knowing until it's far too late. What level of exposure are your children facing and … [Read More...]
Technology
Immortals Fenyx Rising #Ubisoft #Videogames
The Immortals Fenyx Rising free demo sends Fenyx on a quest to discover the mysterious secret of the cyclops. Set in an archipelago built exclusively for the demo and inspired by Aphrodite’s region of the game, the demo features a mix of combat, exploration and puzzles designed to get players primed for the full experience. Available now … [Read More...]
Luigi’s Mansion 3 by Nintendo #GiftGuide
Looking for a fun game to get for the kids this holiday season? Nintendo has just come out with the 3rd in a their series, Luigi's Mansion 3, just in time for this gift giving season. Luigi just wanted to get away, a little vacation- but that just never seems to work out for him, does it? My son's review of Luigi's … [Read More...]
Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher @BOSCHHOMEUS #ad @BestBuy
Are you looking for a new dishwasher? The new Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher at Best Buy is a great option for anyone who is looking for an upgrade to their dishwasher or for the highest quality. It's not cheap, but it sounds like it will do the job better then your average dishwasher. About the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher at Best Buy The … [Read More...]
Altec Lansing Baby Boom XL Portable Bluetooth Speaker @alteclansing #myalteclansing @BestBuy #ad
Looking for the perfect speaker to take along with you on your next trip? Let me introduce to you your new favorite take-along, the Altec Lansing Baby Boom Xl Portable Speaker. The longest name ever for a tiny speaker. Don't let the name fool you, it has a BIG sound packed into such a little handful of a thing. We brought this along … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Upcycling Food Waste Can Make a Difference—And These 12 Organizations Prove It #FoodTank
To begin this newsletter, I want to make sure that everyone reading this in the United States has information about how to register to vote and how to request a mail-in ballot. No matter your political affiliation, voting is not just a right, but a responsibility. For more information, you can visit vote.gov and vote.org. For resources on … [Read More...]
Our New Additions To The Family #DontShopAdopt #RescueMe
So, as any followers on Instagram my have noticed, we have added to the family. We recently added two adorable pups to the pack. We went for one, but ended up with two. You know how that goes. We just couldn't stop thinking about that adorable little face, so we had to go back. Welcome home, Shayna and Kofi! And tiny Shayna, my … [Read More...]
