G is 12 months old and we've just started doing some learning activities together. Here are two of our favorite activities that are great for a 12 month old! Jar and Buttons I picked up some giant buttons at our local teacher supply store (here are some) and gave G a handful o ...

_{Posted by 2 hours ago} Nicole

How about you? Do you love Pinterest, too? I’ll admit that I’m a Pinterest addict. But for someone like me who spends lots of time doing research online, Pinterest is simply the easiest and best method of bookmarking I’ve found. I’m a visual learner, so I especially enjoy a visual method of bookmark ...

_{Posted by 3 hours ago} Deb

 DonnasDealsAndMore has teamed up with Giveaway Scoop and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you an amazing giveaway!Have you seen Giveaway Scoop yet? They recently launched with the goal to make finding giveaways super fun and easy.Here’s the fun part: all giveaways are displayed in large i ...

_{Posted by 5 hours ago} FSC

American sign language for kids is like learning a foreign language. I have links, videos and book suggestions if you want to learn at home with your kids. Related posts: How To: Help Your Child’s Brain Develop (Acquiring Language and Foreign Language Skills) Exposing infants to language, eve ...

_{Posted by 6 hours ago} PragmaticMom

? Memorial Day is right around the corner and many of you will be celebrating with picnics and family gatherings. During those gatherings you may want to have a cool refreshing treat for the younger members of your family or your friends family. Flavored watermelon stars are both cool and ...

_{Posted by 6 hours ago} JDaniel4's Mom

Southern Country Fried Potatoes was a standard for my farming ancestors. Potatoes were a basic crop and a cheap way to keep a large family fed, so they served potatoes often and in many forms at mealtime. Of course, we all know that potatoes are loaded with carbohydrates and when processed by the b ...

_{Posted by 8 hours ago} RedheadRiter

Today the temperature was in the 90s.  90s.  If this is any indication of what lies in store for us this Summer, we are in for a scorching hot Summer. As much as I love spending time outdoors during the Summer, I hate that mild irritation and perspiration in my bra.  Ever ...

_{Posted by 9 hours ago} Tomi

Welcome to Kindle Fire giveaway!  DonnasDealsAndMore has teamed up with Giveaway Scoop and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you an amazing giveaway! Have you seen Giveaway Scoop yet? They recently launched with the goal to make finding giveaways super fun and easy. Here’s th ...

_{Posted by 10 hours ago} Juliana

Dear 16 year old self,I bet thirty years old seems like such an old age.  I bet thirty-one seems even older.  I write this letter to you after over thirty years of life experiences, of heart aches and challenges and joy.  I hope you will take this advice and carry it with you througho ...

_{Posted by 10 hours ago} Alaina

Who doesn’t love Famous Footwear? When the kids new shoes, which is far too often for my liking and I have boys, we head straight to Famous. School shoes? Famous. Work shoes? Famous. Cute boots for mom? Famous. Cute heels for mom? Famous. Tennies? Famous. Chucks? Yep, Famous. Click on that ima ...

_{Posted by 13 hours ago} Jill

Living Social Get Daily Deals – Don’t miss out on daily deals! I love Daily Deal sites! I like these deal sites because I have found some of the most original gifts ever on them. Daily deal sites are packed with awesome finds! Sign up today! Be sure to check out more DEALS ...

_{Posted by 14 hours ago} Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms

Today when I was done programming the universal remote control without the code for the DVD player I felt victorious and filled with satisfaction. I am the one that fiddles with all the technology around here which it ain't much but his face every time I am done with so ...

_{Posted by 15 hours ago} Adriana

The author wrote this poem while looking at the marsh, as the tide came in. REFILL by Catherine Gruber   Replenish like the river, with the tide: empty to the bareness, the soggy mud to find your dependents there, those that hide and thrive below the flashy water. Let the sun sparkle on your bu ...

_{Posted by 18 hours ago} Savannah

It’s that time of year when many of us venture out on camping trips with our families. Get ready to pack those sleeping bags and tents with my one dozen tips and tricks to assist you during your next camping adventure: Click here  to read my One Dozen Family Camping Adventure Tips and Tricks Be [... ...

_{Posted by 19 hours ago} 24/7 MOMS / Trisha

Freedom Broch! 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation! #BraveTweet Royalty Records presents 19 of the greatest bag pipe  hits ever collected on one LP, Freedom Broch. Disney/Pixar is hysterical!  Just makes me even more excited to see Brave!! Brave hits theaters everywhere on June 22nd!!  Find ...

_{Posted by 20 hours ago} Lolo

Delicious and Refreshing perfect for Summer! This delicious Mint Syrup is perfect in the hot summer days. Add it to just about anything and enjoy!!! Homemade Mint Syrup Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups roughly torn mint 2 cups sugar 6… Read more › ...

_{Posted by 23 hours ago} SCM

Today I am excited to partner with National Geographic to share this set of educational and entertaining books. For years my kids have enjoyed National Geographic books and magazines. This set would make a summer reading list! A family collection of National Geographic books for Moms, Dads, kids and ...

_{Posted by 1 day ago} Cindy