I adore English Muffins. They were a staple for breakfast growing in my house. My favorite way to consume (aka devour) them was when they were smothered in butter. (Although globs of peanut butter on top was a close second favorite.) As an adult, I now use them for more than just breakfast and with […]
December 9, 2016
Four Holiday Traditions To Do With Kids
When we had children a few years ago, we needed to decide what holiday traditions we wanted to start in our family. Everything from gifts, to trees, to food, the goal was to make family memories. So, here are our four holiday traditions to do with kids – that we have found to capture the […]
December 2, 2016
My 2016 Holiday Gift Guide is Here
Here is my Holiday Gift Guide 2016 with top toys and other goodies! Just in time for those last minute gifts for the holiday season! However, don’t forget all those birthday gifts that you’ll have to think about in 2017! Stock up now at the great prices and be ready to go at a moments […]
October 3, 2016
Back to School Hacks for Moms!
Amazon links are affiliate links. Whether blogs, newspapers, or TV ads, everything is about kids and products for them to go back-to-school organized and in style. However, the back-to-school transition affects parents too! From a more hectic schedule to juggling more activities, it can be a dreaded time of year for parents – and it […]
August 29, 2016
How to Make Your Own Fruit Snacks
My kids love fruit snacks but rather than buy them, I thought it would be fun to make them! It can also make great gifts when you place in cute little boxes. Bonus? It is so easy to make! So here is how to make fruit snacks with this simple recipe! Ingredients: 4 cups of […]
March 24, 2016
5 Reasons to Consider the Honey Baked Ham Company
Perhaps it is because Easter is so early this year that the holiday snuck up on me! Plus, every year is different as an adult, unlike when I was growing up. There are some Easter holidays when the whole family gets together and there are other Easters when it is just us. Either way, which […]
January 12, 2016
Top Meal Prep Subscription Box Services
Not into takeout? Want healthy meals, but someone to do all prep work? Want tasty meals, but into buying all these spices to use them once? I used to love a local services called Healthy Habits Kitchen, but they closed in 2015. So I wanted to find a Meal Prep Subscription Box Service. There are […]
October 1, 2014
Cuisinart Panini Maker & Hamilton Blender
And so kicks off my month of giveaways. Otherwise known as my Spooktacular Sweepstakes! This month of October will feature tons of products. Some not new, but notable. Some new and noteworthy. And others just plain ol’ fabulous! First up are two items – the Hamilton Beach Blender and the Cuisinart Panini Maker Press and […]
August 12, 2011
Lawry’s Seasonings
As many of you know, I don’t cook. Well, unless it primarily uses my favorite household appliance. Yet, there are times when I have to <gasp> really cook. Like for people. That come over. To my house. And expect real food. So I guess I can cook, but I don’t like it. So when I […]
July 28, 2011
California Raisin Grab and Go Bar
This past January at the Blissdom Conference, I got a chance to workout with, and interview, celebrity fitness trainer Valerie Waters. (She had great health and fitness tips, so check it out the video.) The event was sponsored by California Raisins and they had super-delish snack bars we grabbed post-workout. The recipe for the snack bar was created by […]
Hi! I'm Charlene! I'm a Toy Expert and Play Expert. I love helping fellow families learn how to play, find the best toy for a birthday party, or give a great gift! Sometimes I impart decor and fashion finds too. So how did I start these chronicles? 
