Several years ago I concocted these Turkey Meatballs with random ingredients I had in my fridge. Dinner was so yummy I decided to share the recipe on my personal Instagram page. These meatballs warrant another share for anyone who missed […]
How I Rate the Movies I Review; What Do All Those Smiley Faces Mean, Anyway?
I long for the days of Siskel & Ebert and their super simple Two Thumbs Up or Two Thumbs Down movie rating system. I always enjoyed their lively debate when their opinions were split. The duo made it easy for […]
Wonder Park – A Cute Film for Imaginative Kids
😀😀😀⚪️⚪️⚪️ Last night I saw Wonder Park, the latest movie from Nickelodeon Studios which opened in theaters everywhere today. Wonder Park is a fanciful movie about June (Sofia Mali & Brianna Denski) who imagines an incredible amusement park with encouragement […]
5 Rules To Help Your Kids Reduce Screen Time
Are you able to answer YES to any of the following questions? 1 – Do your kids zone into the tv and turn to stone as if they looked at Medusa? 2 – When it is time to do […]
3 Proven Ways to Say “No.”
In the 1980’s and 90’s, propaganda flooded our televisions and schools with Nancy Reagan’s Just say no campaign. Posters of her trademarked slogan were permanent fixtures on school doors and classroom walls. Extracurricular clubs empowered kids to Just say no […]
Simple No Bean Chili for a Chilly Day
Enjoy this delicious, simple No Bean Chili on the chilly lion days of March while daydreaming about the lamb days of spring ahead. Makes 8 servings. Prep Time: That all depends on how fast you chop and how many times […]
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a Visual Delight!
😀😀😀😀😀⚪️ Yesterday, the latest movie from DreamWorks, How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Directed by Dean DeBlois) hit cinemas everywhere. While this was my first experience with the trilogy, my kids were eager to see Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), […]
Less Screens, More Pineapples
One evening, about a year ago, my family went to dinner at a popular chain bar and grill. Next to our table sat a family of two adults and two teenagers. All four of them were staring at their individual […]
Should you read ‘Girl, Stop Apologizing’?
About two weeks ago, I received an Advanced Reader Copy of Rachel Hollis’s soon to be released book Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan For Embracing And Achieving Your Goals. I loved her last book, Girl, Wash Your Face so […]
Cupid’s Ice Cream Sundae!
Who doesn’t love a special treat on Valentine’s Day? This special treat is delicious and all of the components can be made ahead. This is perfect for when you have time over the weekend to make your treats, but since […]