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Picture IT Friday: Paper Culture Bamboo Wall Art Review

By on February 17, 2012

    It seems that everywhere you look, companies are offering photo prints on canvas. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE canvas. But sometimes something a little different is nice too.  Such as a photo printed on bamboo! Paper Culture is a eco-conscience company that prints customizable cards, stationery and bamboo prints. Their modern designs [...]

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Review: The Magic School Bus: Oceans for iPad

By on February 14, 2012

Recommended for ages 4 and up. Price: $7.99 My children use our iPad regularly, and whenever possible, I encourage the use of educational apps. So, I am always on the lookout for new and exciting apps that will engage them and they’ll want to keep coming back to! When I was given the opportunity to [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Rice Krispie Heart Pops

By on February 13, 2012

  I was trying to come up with a cute but easy treat for my preschooler to bring to school for her Valentine’s Day Party. Rice Krispie Treats are about as easy as it gets! Use a heart shaped cookie cutter, a stick and you have the perfect snack! Ingredients: 6 cups rice krispies one [...]

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Tech Tuesday: The Snow Ball Book App

By on February 7, 2012

My 4 year old is always using my iPhone as a form of entertainment. What she doesn’t know is that I don’t mind. I have carefully chosen all of the apps based on educational content. Whenever she is reading a book or playing a game on my phone, she is having fun and learning. I [...]

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Monday’s Menu: I Love You Smore Cookies

By on February 6, 2012

  Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 box of graham crackers Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Miso Noodle Soup

By on January 30, 2012

My fiancee just came back from his first visit to Japan, so this past weekend consisted of stories and gifts from there. Sticking with the Japanese theme I decided to make some Miso Noodle soup.  It was actually way easier than I thought and turned out very yummy! We are lucky to have an Asian [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes

By on January 23, 2012

This weeks recipe comes from That’s IT Mommy, Erin. She baked Nutella cupcakes with her girls and says they are super easy to make and delicious! Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Nutella - 1 [...]

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Monday’s Menu: The BEST Brownies Ever

By on January 16, 2012

  Last week we shared our Oreo Cupcake recipe. I honestly didn’t think there could be anything better. Well my 17 year old daughter and her friends proved me wrong by cooking up these sinfully delicious brownies. I truly tried to resist but just couldn’t!  These truly are the best brownies ever! Ingredients: 1 box [...]

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Picture IT Friday Craft: Photo on Canvas

By on January 13, 2012

I love the look of photos on canvas but they can be pricey! This DIY craft is super easy and you can create great looking art for any wall in your house. Supplies: Blank 8×10 Canvas digital photo sized to an 8×10 and printed on photo paper Matte Mod Podge Matte Acrylic Sealer Spray Ribbon [...]

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Tech Tuesday Review & Giveaway (closed): Run 5K App

By on January 10, 2012

I started running in college.  It was the first time in my life that I did it for fun rather than for PE.  It was also the first time I realized that I enjoyed it.  Over the past decade or so, it has become something I enjoy doing.  I love the feeling of accomplishment after [...]

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