The end of summer is upon us. In fact, my kids have already started back to school! We are still trying to soak up the end of summer activities, like fitting in a baseball game, blowing bubbles, and enjoying a few last days at the pool. But already I am starting to hear “pumpkin spice” […]
Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen
Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn’t like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured […]
WORX Pressure Washer Review [13 AMP Electric]
You may already be familiar with the WORX Hyroshot power cleaner, but WORX has upped the cleaning power with the addition of two new pressure washers to its lineup of outdoor power equipment. Every homeowner could use a pressure washer to help make quick work of cleaning decks, patios, retaining walls, driveways, concrete steps, garage […]
Unusual Imaginative Toys For Kids
One of the joys and beauties of childhood is imagination. The innocence of childhood allows for uninhibited ideas and imagination helps play out those ideas and develop creativity, free thinking, and problem solving. Here are a few imaginative toys and unusual toys that capture the imagination and give it free reign! Imagination is more important […]
Tsuro Board Game [Rules, and Review]
I buy board games for my kids to play but the truth is that we love to play board games as a family too! Family game night is a great time for everyone to come together. Drop everything else like cell phones, books, TV shows, ipads, and any worries, before family game time. It is […]
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Photos And Review
There was a lot of excitement around the grand opening of Nickelodeon’s first-ever international property, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, built by Karisma Hotels & Resorts. This five-star property adds both the picturesque setting of the Dominican Republic and Karisma’s renowned Gourmet Inclusive® Experience to the family fun of Nickelodeon properties. I attended a Nickelodeon Punta Cana […]
Is Life Today Easier For Children Than It Was In The Past?
Ever think about how much the world has changed just in the last 50 years? It seems everything is changing in leaps and bounds. The world that our children are growing up in is quite different from the world we grew up in. Sometimes it seems like childhood today compared to the past is easier. […]