Easy Taco Bake: Great for Cinco de Mayo!

Time to shake up your tired old Taco Tuesday with a new idea! This Taco Bake is a crowd pleaser and easy to make. Plus, I have an amazing drink for the adults to pair this with, too!

I'm With the (Marching) Band

To all of my high school marching band and color guard friends, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I never attended a football game to see how magnificent you were. I'm sorry I didn't watch you compete or wave to you as you marched in the township parade. I'm sorry I didn't understand how absolutely essential you were to our high school; how you were truly the beating heart of our school spirit. My son recently joined his high school marching band and he taught me so much. When you become a parent you think about all of the things you will teach your child but you never fully grasp how much they will teach you.

Quick and Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Week is almost upon us, and being a former teacher myself, I can tell you that this week does mean a lot for teachers. Well, at least it did for me. So if your child has a great teacher and you want to show them a little love, here are some quick goodies you can put together in a flash.

10 Fun Ideas for May the Fourth: Star Wars Day Crafts, Games, Puzzles, and More!

I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan and I look forward to celebrating May the Fourth every year. I gathered some of my favorite Star Wars Day crafts, games, puzzles, recipes and more from all around the internet. Get ready to celebrate and...MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

Make Your Own Desktop Porg! Easy Porg Crafts Inspired by Star Wars

'May the 4th' is almost here, and for Star Wars fans, that's a special day (get it? May the Fourth/Force?). We're a bit Porg-obsessed in this house. Everyone knows I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and after seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I fell in love with the furry Porgs of Ahch-to Island. I searched for some fun Porg crafts and Star Wars-inspired crafts online but couldn't find what I was looking for. So I came up with this easy paper Porg craft that anyone can make. You, too, can have your own office Porg!

TREND Retro 80's Scratch 'n Sniff Stinky Stickers Are Back!

It's no secret that I've been a sticker collector since I was a child (you can see my nostalgic walk down Sticker Book Lane here) and TREND enterprises Scratch 'n Sniff Stinky Stickers were my absolute favorites. I still have my original vintage collection, but I've been crossing my fingers for years, hoping that TREND would release their original designs again, for a new generation. Lo and behold! My 80's dreams have come true because sticker lovers can now get their hands on 46 iconic ‘80s designs and five collector albums! They're available now, with more to follow. Read on for details!

Fun and Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is the perfect chance to honor our beautiful planet! Here are some fun and easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family. Many thanks to all of the bloggers who contributed to this fabulous round-up! This year, Earth Day is on April 22, 2024. 

Hurt No Living Thing

It amazes me how little people know about the world around them. And I'm not talking politics or history- I mean the actual world, our earth. We have search engines at our fingertips, yet people walk around with little or no knowledge of what's right at their feet (or above their heads). They see a snake in their yard and they want to kill it, even though it's not dangerous and helps the environment. A crazy looking bug crawls across their car windshield and they smash it because "it's creepy." When I was a teacher, I could educate children about how important it is to care for all forms of life, but adults are harder to reach, I think. 

Easy and Fun Projects for Earth Day

Earth Day is just around the corner (it's April 22nd!) and I have some fun and easy ideas for you to help celebrate. Earth Day is a concept we can all get behind, right? We all live on this planet and we all need to take care of it. 

Tips for Getting the Best Discounted Rates at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hershey Resorts

How do you get the best rates at The Hotel Hershey? Let me tell ya- The Hotel Hershey is one of my favorite places on earth. I have visited so many times, and I feel like it's my second home. Whenever someone asks me about visiting Hershey, PA or Hersheypark, it's one of the first places I recommend staying. But I know what you're thinking- it ain't cheap! No, it's not. But I do have some tips and suggestions for getting better rates at The Hotel Hershey (or any of the Hershey Resorts), as well as tips to help you plan. So read on!

enCourage Kids Foundation Launches New Bear with FAO Schwarz

FAO Schwarz is not just known for its abundant history of inspiring wonder and awe in kids of all ages, but also for its soft and cuddly teddy bears. Now they've teamed up with enCourage Kids Foundation to launch an adorable plush bear for a worthy cause. Read on for more details about this adorable plush teddy.

5 Mother's Day Gift Ideas: A 'Mom Approved' Quick Gift Guide

What do you get for the mom who has everything? I have some ideas that might help! I'm a mom, too, so I know how hard it is to find gifts for the special woman (or women) in your life. Check out these 5 Mother's Day gift ideas that are all mom-approved by yours truly.

Irena's Vow in Theaters This April

Irena's Vow, based on the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who risked her life to help Jews persecuted by the Nazis during World War II, hits theaters this month, and I had a chance to preview the movie. Scroll through for more info about the movie, an official trailer, and my honest opinion about the film. 

Hershey Gardens Review: Is it Worth the Trip?

Have you ever been to Hershey Gardens? Sure, you know Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World, but you're truly missing out if you visit Hershey, Pennsylvania and skip seeing Hershey Gardens. What is Hershey Gardens? It's certainly more than just a garden! Read on and see!

*This post has been freshly updated for 2024!