Jude starts school in a week which means busy mornings. This year I’m hoping to be better prepared for school morning breakfasts by creating some make-ahead breakfast items like these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars. Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients Directions I think these make for the perfect on-the-go breakfast. If you bake them the night before and…
VTech has a fun new interactive watch called the Kidizoom Smartwatch. The Kidizoom Smartwatch is a great way for kids to learn how to tell time and have interactive fun strapped right to their arm. The watch is designed for kids ages 4 and up and is super easy to use. Features of the Kidizoom…
School starts in just a few weeks which means back-to-school shopping. Jude has to wear a uniform to school so I don’t have to think too much about his daily outfits but he does need non-school fall clothes. I’ve always been a fan of Carter’s clothing for my babies and toddlers, after all they are…
Joe and Jude (along with Andrea‘s husband and son) attended opening night of Marvel Universe Live at the PNC Arena. They took a long some friends and had an amazing time exploring the Marvel Universe together. The show was packed with action from beginning to end and feature all of the typical Marvel superheroes and…
Last weekend we took a long weekend trip to visit Joe’s family in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Mt. Pleasant is a town just outside of Charleston, across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. We frequently visit the Charleston area since Joe has family in the area and we often go into Charleston to do the regular…
Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on July 18 – 20th. To say that my boys are excited about this show is an understatement. I don’t really think they know what to expect they are just thrilled to see their favorite characters LIVE! After watching the trailer below and…
Everyone has their opinion as to when to announce their pregnancy. Some people tell everyone as soon as possible while others wait until their growing bump gives them away. I tend to fall into the early announcement camp. I like to have support from my friends and family with any of the possible symptoms, challenges…
Something is amazing about a homemade banana pudding that screams summer. One of my first cravings with this pregnancy has been banana pudding. I’ve been craving it for weeks and finally, on the 4th of July I decided to make some. Now it’s not 100% homemade because I didn’t make the pudding from scratch but…
I’ve been a Wes Anderson fan for many years so I was very excited about his newest release, The Grand Budapest Hotel. Not unlike other Wes Anderson films, The Grand Budapest Hotel is a beautifully artistic film with a compelling story that fully engages the audience from start to finish. What I love about this…
The Legos are taking over. I find them everywhere. Hiding in my sheets. On the floor. Under furniture. It’s an invasion. Yet, an invasion I gladly accept. Legos engage small minds… To follow directions To abandon directions To create Legos provide hours of quiet entertainment No televisions, computers, or hand-held devices required So, I give…