The title of this post pretty much sums up our recent week long vacation in Florida. We LOVED Universal and the kids did too. I have just as many fond memories of Universal as I do for Disney since those Disney trips as kids also included a trip to Universal Hollywood. My main reason for wanting to go on this trip was the Harry Potter world and I was not disappointed at all. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is worth every penny and every minute spent waiting in a line. It is the stuff … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Benefiting From a Plant-Based Diet
As various diets come and go in modern society, there a few strategies that tend to remain popular. You may have heard of vegan or vegetarian diets, for example. Friends and family might refrain from eating meat altogether for health or principle reasons. There's an alternative to these diets, however, in the form of a plant-based approach. You don't have to give up meat entirely, but simply reduce its volume on your plate. I am mostly paleo myself but that does not mean I don't enjoy meatless … [Read more...]
Garden Markers and Labels
Do we really need garden markers or labels? Well, if you are anything like me you go a little crazy when it comes time to plant seeds in early spring and then seedlings in late spring. Some plants I am used to because I plant them every year. I can identify them rather easily. Others are new to me and rather than be left scratching my head wondering what in the sam hill I planted in various spots around the garden I like to use garden markers. They also help my kids learn to identify what is … [Read more...]
5 Ways Moms Can Make Some Extra Cash
Ever since I started following Dave Ramsey I have been been thinking more and more about different ways to earn money. His followers often talk about their Dave jobs, which are actually second jobs, side jobs, or any little jobs you can pick up to earn extra money to further your financial goals. Budgeting and cutting expenses is great but when you already have a bare bones budget or you cannot imagine cutting every little luxury from life, you need to think about boosting your income instead. … [Read more...]
Bento Lunch Boxes for Adults
It should be no surprise to anyone who has read this blog for any length of time that I adore bento lunch boxes. Every since my kids were wee little I used bento boxes for school lunches and picnics, and even recently converted tackle boxes into giant bentos for a long road trip. I love all the compartments and the ease with which you can pack a variety of foods and keep them separate for the picky kids who cannot allow food to touch. Years ago I started a web site dedicated to bento lunch boxes … [Read more...]
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