Independence Day, or the 4th of July, is an important holiday. Unfortunately, there are a good number of people that do not know why we actually celebrate this day. It is not just a reason to have a cookout or a day off. Here’s a brief explanation of why we celebrate Independence Day. Today we …
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For many, the flag symbolizes liberty. Here’s a brief American flag history and explanation of what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent. If you grew up attending school in the United States, you probably remember that there was a lesson on how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But …
Nineteen years ago today I had a very special date. The date was with my favorite doctor in the world, and it was to take place at the nearby hospital. The doc was going to induce labor so my second son could be born. When I checked into the hospital at about 5am I knew …
Feel Good Friday – 4 Things To Help You Feel More Positive featuring Kamedis Botanical Skin Care, Hard Candy, notes to self socks and Genius Jokes Sometimes we need a little help feeling better about ourselves. It could be because we’re not feeling our best, or are dealing with some emotional things. This week I’m …
Disney Big Hero 6: The Series: Back In Action! On DVD On June 26, 2018! The product(s) featured in this post was provided at no cost to me. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. Some …
Kids Crafting Books are perfect for home & travel. Crafting encourages kids to use their imagination, express creativity & enhances fine motor skills. These two new books were published just in time for the summer break and will get lots of use at home and during summer travel. The product(s) featured in this post was …
Antioxidant Blueberry Delight Smoothie Facial Mask From The Compassionate Chick’s Guide To DIY Beauty. This recipe calls for only two ingredients! It doesn’t get much simpler than that! Antioxidant Blueberry Delight Smoothie Facial Mask Courtesy of The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty by Sunny Submaranian & Chrystle Fiedler © 2016 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher …
Pucker-Up Peppermint Lip Scrub recipe from The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty Pucker-Up Peppermint Lip Scrub Courtesy of The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty by Sunny Submaranian & Chrystle Fiedler © 2016 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold. Some of the posts on this site, like this one, contain …
This is a sponsored post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own. I received a text just before midnight last night. That’s rarely a good thing. His pop had passed away. We got on the phone and talked for a bit. He …
Vanilla Latte Body Scrub Recipe from The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty, a part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook, and part self-improvement manifesto that showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care and beauty products that you can whip up in your kitchen with simple ingredients for pennies per treatment. The product(s) featured in this …
Knowing how to store dog treats will help keep your pet’s treats fresher longer, ensuring the best flavor while helping protect against foodborne illness. If you have a pet then you probably just finished celebrating Pet Appreciation Week, which is the first week in June. For many of us, showing our pets that we care …
Nickelodeon Favorites: Great Summer Campout! features episodes from popular preschool series Bubble Guppies, Shimmer and Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Sunny Day and Nella the Princess Knight. The product(s) featured in this post was provided at no cost to me. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my …
Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time is the story of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary adventure through time and space. The movie offers exhilarating entertainment and positive messages for the whole family—encouraging self-confidence, inclusion and pushing imagination to the next level. The product(s) featured in this post was provided at no cost to me. This post has …
DuckTales Destination: Adventure – An ancient tomb in Toth-Ra, the mountain peak of Mt. Neverrest, a vacation island for Greek gods…global expeditions await! Thanks to Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby, trillionaire Scrooge McDuck is back in action, leading the way to death-defying exploits stretching all the way from Duckburg to legendary destinations around the world. …
Let’s talk about the r-word. For those unaware, the r-word is the word “retard”. I hate the way people use this word, it makes both my head and my heart hurt. I have spoken out about the misuse and abuse of the word for more than 18 years now, since my youngest son was born. …
This is a sponsored post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own. Recently I mentioned guardianship. That, along with making preparations for a future without me, has been very much on my mind lately. If something were to happen to me, what …
The summer travel season is almost here. Schools will be letting out shortly and families will be spending longer amounts of time in their car for day trips, regional travel and road trips. Today I’m sharing some road trip essentials for kids. These items make the time in the car more comfortable and more enjoyable, …
This post is sponsored by EZPlay. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. Mother Nature has been behaving a bit strangely for a while now. We had 70 degree weather in winter. We had 20 degree …
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I received gift cards for SONIC and DonorsChoose in exchange for sharing this information. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. Can you imagine a world without teachers? I can’t. Teachers are faced with the challenge …
Thanks to Tillys for asking me to share some my spring and summer essentials for guys in this sponsored post. Please note that some of the posts on this site, like this one, contain an affiliate link. This means I MAY get paid a small commission IF you purchase the product or service. It was …
This is a sponsored post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own. Life seems to be busier than ever these days. As technology advances, many of us find ourselves relying on it more and more. We use it for phone calls, for …
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The living room in your home is likely to be one of the rooms that sees the most traffic. It’s not that difficult for a well-used living room to get a worn and tired feel. Redecorating a room can be a challenge for some, and it’s even more of a challenge if your budget is …