Making Reindeer Food and playing Rise of the Guardians as a family #CouchCritic #CBias
The holidays are over. We didn’t get to spend as much quality family time together this year on the actual Christmas Day since we were expecting a snowstorm & I had surgery scheduled for the day after Christmas. To be honest, my Christmas Day of silence and clear liquids was the most depressing Christmas ever. . So, with the release of the Wii video game Rise of the Guardians, I figured it was a good time to use up those marked down candy canes and enjoy some time together doing what we love…gaming and cooking! With us not having cable or high speed internet for streaming, we have been using Redbox for a while. Did you know that you can now rent video games at Redbox? Most rental stores charge $3-$4 a night for video game rentals so $2/night at...
Read MoreUdi’s Gluten Free for the holidays: Easy Rudolph Muffin Recipe
Udi’s Gluten Free has many of our favorite foods that make our lives a little easier. As many of you know I pride myself on being a homemade mom, but sometimes life gets hectic. I love to rely on companies like Udi’s that consistantly offer quality products. When traveling Gluten Free, we sometimes end up in places like my small hometown that has no gluten free options. We bring all ready made muffins, pizza crusts, etc… to help make my life easier. While I haven’t had the opportunity to test their new products, I am super excited to find and in a store nearby to make my life easier. I trust Udi’s Gluten Free to offer a great alternative to me baking when I either don’t have the time or energy to bake myself! ~~~~~ We decided...
Read MoreInternational Delight Iced Coffee Now offers a Light Version #LightIcedCoffee #CBias
Last May I introduced you all to International Delight’s Iced Coffee as a way to save money in comparision to coffee shop drinks with an at-home version of Java Chip Frappuccino {see that post here} using International Delight Iced Coffee that was well-received.But…. I am not just about saving money, but finding healthier ways to indulge. As you can imagine, I was excited to find out that International Delight is coming out with a new light version of International Delight Iced Coffee available at Walmart. This new and improved Low-Sugar Coffee also has reduced calories! I highly suggest you update the recipe above with International Delight’s new Light Version. When I order drinks at the coffee shops I usally order low fat sugar-free options,...
Read MoreLittle Passports: Last minute gift for the gift that keeps giving & giveaway!
Looking for a fun educational gift for your kids? Check Out Little Passports! About We are a San Francisco-based company founded by two moms wanting to design an inspiring and fun way for kids to learn about other countries and the 50 states. We each have young children and hope they’ll take an active interest in the world at a young age. We plan on encouraging them to do so by providing them with opportunities and experiences that inspire the imagination. As we thought about how to do this, we remembered the anticipation and excitement we felt when we received mail as kids. We decided to incorporate this element of surprise and joy with the online games kids love today. We blended these two concepts and developed the idea of monthly travel packages,...
Read MoreAll I want for Christmas is a… Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun Review & #Giveaway #bb4me #CBias
I am a Midwestern girl. I grew up around hunting, fishing, etc… Those Outdoor Family Activities are what helped bond our family. As the one year anniversary of my stepdad’s death has arrived, I hate that he’s not going to be around to teach the boys to shoot & fish. I feel that it’s my job to carry on those family traditions with or without him. This was my first trip to Bass Pro since he died. I didn’t realize how nostalgic I was about this place, but it was like a flood of memories as I stepped through the doors. Off to Christmas shop… To see more about our day Shopping for Daisy Red Ryder BB gun and the fun we had in Santa’s Wonderland on Google + Click here) Over the years, we have had many holiday memories and...
Read MorePortable North Pole: Inspiring Children to Keep Believing in the Impossible for as low as free!
Christmas time is magical! I know that my boys aren’t going to believe in Santa forever, but I love that they do now! Our 5 & 8 year old sometimes ask questions that make me wonder if they are questioning if Santa is real. We do our best to keep that magic alive to re-inspire their imagination to believe in the impossible! Portable North Pole has some great options to help keep them believing and some of them are even free! About Portable North Pole Make the magic of the holiday season last forever with these new product offerings from Portable North Pole; all are available on www.portablenorthpole.com. As part of Portable North Pole’s Christmas Program, each time a Portable North Pole product is purchased, 5% of the sale price will go...
Read More@YumEarth Holiday Gummy Bears Review & Giveaway #glutenfree #momsparkmedia
Holidays are not an exception to the healthy rule in our house. However, I don’t think we have to miss out on the fun of holiday treats. As a gluten free and peanut free house, I am always looking for products that provide healthy and allergy friendly choices. Last Easter, I found out about YumEarth (To see the YumEarth Sour Beans Review click here) On to the Holiday Gummy Bears… YumEarth tastes much better than mass produced chemical candy because we choose real fruit extracts and planet friendly ingredients to sweeten our lives & yours. YumEarth. Good for us. Good for Mother Earth. “Santa” knows that we don’t take a break for the holiday so he can provide Mom-approved stocking stuffers rather than the traditional candy...
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This blog is meant to encourage others to live happy, healthy lives no matter what their circumstances are. I help to expand resources through gluten free recipes, fashion/beauty, diy, ecofriendly, & reviews/giveaways as well as exploring creative outlets. Gluten free living can be isolating, so let's encourage further mainstream progress!
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