Author: Jessica Lieb

Jessica is an experienced NC-based travel agent who specializes in family travel. She helps families plan memorable trips to Disney, Universal, All-Inclusive Resorts, Cruises, and International trips. She is responsible for B Honest Media’s editorial direction and growth. She has covered parenting for over 13 years, focusing on product reviews and recommendations, travel, and parenting tips.

REVIEWS

L’Oreal Magic Nude Review

I don’t usually wear a lot of make-up so on the rare occasion I do wear it I don’t want to feel heavy and like I have paint on my face. So I was excited to try the new L’Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder. L’Oreal Magic Nude is a liquid-powder that goes on silky smooth…

End Violence Against Women and Pass the Purple Purse

Did you know that domestic violence affects one in every four women in their lifetime? That’s more than breast cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer combined. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Allstate Foundation launched the Purple Purse campaign. The Purple Purse donates money to the YWCA for programs that support victims of…

FAMILY

Easy DIY Fall Banner

I’m not crafty but I do like to make special projects that kids can do, so the other day Jude and set out to make a simple fall banner. What could be simpler than cutting out rectangles and gluing them to a piece of string? What you need to make a Fall Banner: Craft Paper…

recipes | REVIEWS

Halloween Candy Brownie Pizza with Hershey’s

Candy. Lots and lots of candy. That’s the best part of Halloween, according to my kids anyway. We currently have Hershey’s Halloween Candy overflowing from the candy bowl, so I decided to get a little creative without a lot of effort and make a Halloween Candy Brownie Pizza. Every Friday night, we have family movie…

recipes

Pumpkin & Black Bean Chili

Fall is here! What could be more autumnal than chili? How about chili made with pumpkin? Yes, yes I think pumpkin chili wins for being the most fall. So do you want to make some pumpkin chili? Ingredients 2 Tbs Olive Oil 2 cloves garlic – minced 1 yellow onion – diced 1 large carrot…

NORTH CAROLINA | REVIEWS | TRAVEL

The Great Pumpkin Fest at Carowinds

Yesterday Joe and I took the boys to Carowinds for The Great Pumpkin Fest. I hadn’t been to Carowinds since I was in high school so I really had no idea what kind of rides and activities they would have for kids, especially little kids. I was very pleased to learn they had a ton…

GIVEAWAYS | REVIEWS

Fair Trade Holiday Gifts from Novica {Giveaway}

The holidays are right around the corner and if you’re like me you haven’t bought a single gift yet. I’m slowly starting to get into my holiday shopping grove but this year I think I’ll shop from home, in my pj’s, at the computer. It can be difficult to find unique gifts but thanks to…

Entertainment | REVIEWS

Spookley the Square Pumpkin DVD Review

Last October Jude saw a preview for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, unfortunately we didn’t have a DVR last year so we weren’t able to watch Spookley. I looked for it at the store but couldn’t find it (I probably didn’t look all that hard because I WAS 41 weeks pregnant and all). But that didn’t…

GIVEAWAYS | recipes

Flatbread Tuna Melt with Bacon and Avocado

In high school, I used to bring tuna salad and crackers for lunch almost every day. It was kind of my thing. I love a good tuna salad sandwich but somehow I went almost 20 years before I had a tuna melt. I know what you’re thinking, how is that possible? I have no idea…

REVIEWS

Potty Training Made Easy with the Karibu Cushion Step Potty

Noah pretty much potty trained himself in a weekend but now he’s a little too confident in his skills. He doesn’t want any help when it comes to using the potty which can end up getting pretty messy. The biggest challenge he has is getting himself up on the potty while using a potty seat….

A healthy smile – SMILING IT FORWARD™with TYLENOL®

I love it when my boys smile, but nothing is better than the smile on their face after they haven’t been feeling well. Recently, Jude had surgery and it was so sad to see him there in the hospital. It was so sad to see him lying there, so little and helpless. I just wanted…

GIVEAWAYS | REVIEWS

SIDS Awareness with HALO {Giveaway}

October is SIDS Awareness Month and Halo wants to remind parents of the best practice to prevent SIDS. Safe Sleep Practices ALWAYS Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time. Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snuggly and is covered…