Well, the end of summer is nearly here. According to the calendar, it doesn't officially end until September 21, but by then, I think we'll all have moved into Autumn mode (which I'm very excited for!) I've written a post called "10 Things To Do Before Summer Ends", which is available over at Comic Con Family. Some you may be doing these things this Labor Day weekend, but some might be a new idea for you. … [Read more...]
5 Drink Tips for Summer Vacations
This post brought to you by Coca Cola. All opinions are 100% mine. We are back from San Diego Comic-Con 2013 -- one of the biggest comic book and pop culture events of the year. For our family, it's a yearly summer vacation. Not only do we get to spend time at the convention, but we get to enjoy the beautiful weather and sights of San Diego. … [Read more...]
$7 Music Night: Dinner, Dessert and Justin Timberlake
The 20/20 Experience CD, from Justin Timberlake, has been released and it's causing quite the buzz. From March 19 -24, Justin Timberlake fans can pick up The 20/20 Experience at Walmart for just $7. We do movie nights all the time, but I decided that this was a great excuse to change things up and have a music night instead! I planned some fun at home with a $7 dinner and $ 7 dessert to go along with the $7 deal on Justin Timberlake's new CD. … [Read more...]
The Amazing Spider-Man Family Fun Night
Mattie's most favorite superhero is Spider-Man, so to celebrate the upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man on Blu-ray & DVD this Tuesday, November 9, our family held a fun -- and fairly simple - Amazing Spider-Man Family Fun Night! To hold my event, I was one of several bloggers who received a advanced copy of The Amazing Spider-Man. Not only was Mattie thrilled about this, but so was my oldest daughter who is a huge Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone fan. … [Read more...]
Avengers Family Fun Night Ideas
I am a geeky mom of a geeky family that loves super heroes! Avengers is the ultimate when it comes to super hero movies and we are beyond excited for it come out on DVD & Blu-Ray, this Tuesday, September 25, 2012. To celebrate the upcoming release, our family held an Avengers Family Fun Night! Here's what we did and what you can do too: … [Read more...]
TCBY Frozen Yogurt Switch
5 Easy Food Ideas for your NASCAR Party
In our home, my husband is the main NASCAR fan and he watches all the races. There are a few races each year, though, that have become a larger event in our house: Bristol and Las Vegas. We lived in Bristol for several years, and it's our absolute favorite, but since we live in Las Vegas now, we're also always sure to watch the Vegas race. … [Read more...]
Road Trips, Hot Dogs, Onion Crunch, and Banana Peppers
When our family goes on a road trip and we stop for gas, we often let the kids grab something else to snack on or drink. It's been our long standing tradition and to them, it's always the biggest treat. If you ask Mattie what one of the things he loves most about road trips, he'll say stopping at gas stations and mini marts. No joke. Recently, we took another road trip and we stopped before leaving at a new-to-us mini mart/gas station. The reason why we chose this particular gas station was … [Read more...]
Edamame Dip Recipe
If you like edamame, then you are going to love this Edamame Dip recipe! It mixes up in no time and pairs well with crackers or crisp veggies. … [Read more...]
Gilcrease Orchard – U-Pick Farm in Las Vegas
When you think of U-Pick Farms, you probably don't think of Las Vegas. I know...I didn't think Las Vegas either. Before we moved here, I was checking out farmer's markets and CSA's in Vegas and I stumbled upon the Gilcrease Orchard -- a non-profit, pick-your-own farm. I've been wanting to visit the orchard ever since we moved to Vegas, but their hours never seemed to match up well with our own schedules. But, in October, they have extended hours due to how many families visit their pumpkin … [Read more...]
