Tori Spelling On 5th Child – Can You Afford Another?

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Tori Spelling’s recent announcement that she is pregnant for the 5th…count them…5th child has come as a shocker to most. Both Tori and Dean Mc Dermott have always stated that a lot of children were in their future. While she admits that it wasn’t planned, I have a feeling that in Hollywood most things are. I for one am not shocked at the fact that any celebrity has a lot of children, and why not right? I would have a bunch of children running around if I…

Simple Zucchini Cranberry Cookies

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here’s a recipe the whole family will love, and you will be able to let them have seconds too because there will be a lot! These are a simple, healthy’ish alternative to boxed cookies, and you won’t have to stress about doubling the recipe. This one makes anywhere between 24-48 cookies depending on size. Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups grated zucchini (2 small zucchini) 3 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp…

Little Dusty Rose – Spoiled Already

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’s official! Mr Adam Lavine and Behati Prinsloo welcomed a presumably gorgeous baby girl on September 21st – her name of course is unique and straight out of a rock and roll video. Little “Dusty Rose” has arrived and apparently will be followed by 100 other babies for the couple – Adam’s words not mine. It’s true, most kids with unique names hardly ever find things with their names monogrammed on them, but this little princess has an advantage – hope she likes pink! Here are a few…

Family Movie Night Fun With BINGO! #StreamTeam

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I don’t know about you, but when it comes to watching a movie together as a family we are often interrupted by questions, trips to the bathroom and endless snack attacks. Seems that on matter what we do, when it is finally time to settle and enjoy a film, the kids are always too distracted to watch. At our house, Fridays are always secluded for popcorn, munchies and family-favorites. We make up our family room with blankets, lights and sometimes tents to set the mood and settle down…

The 80’s are BACK!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ They say in fashion, that everything old will one day be new again. This statement has never been so true than it is now. Remember that era when Madonna was all the lace/velvet rage and style icons like Prince could rock shiny silver ensembles and still look masculine? Well, it’s bacccckkk! Textures and bold patterns have now returned to what I like to call the 80’s mash up. Here are a few tips to keep you in the loop this season, and maybe even have you digging out…

An Online Affair

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Something about shopping that makes a woman feel better when she’s down, prettier when she needs it and happier when she just wants to forget about it. Something about the smell of new clothes, the crispness of new linens and the idea of having more… Something that makes me feel all tingly inside. What’s better? Online shopping! Endless hours browsing through catalogs for that perfect shirt or those coveted boots, that chaise for the family room or latest piece of tech….hours!! Fill the cart, budget the price and…

Spinach Broccoli Mac and Cheese Muffin Cups

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ These tiny little lunch time faves will be a hit with your little ones  and a go-to lunch time favorite because they can be easily frozen and used in bento boxes and lunch containers. Veggies included too! Ingredients: 2 cups pasta of choice 1 tbs unsalted butter 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup mozarella cheese (shredded) 2/3 cup bread crumbs *seasoned or non seasoned* 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/cup spinach (raw or dethawed from freezer)…

Staying Ahead Of The Back To School Chaos

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I can’t believe that the new school year is less than a few weeks away, can you? So many emotions and so much to do before it all begins! Like most parents, we try to do our school shopping early but always tend to find ourselves shuffling at the very last minute to pick up those last few supplies just days before the big day. What makes it even more crazy is that this year my children are attending a school that does not have a uniform so that…

Inspired By Music – The Beat Bugs, A Netflix Original Series #StreamTeam

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ So many great memories happen when my family is together, little moments are those I cherish forever and usually are accompanied by a soundtrack of our lives. Music is everywhere, I can still remember what was playing when all those tiny momentous moments happened in my life, and I am thrilled that even through the chaos of motherhood I can still hold onto those moments with my kids and husband too. I have always been a huge Beatles fan, listening to them since before I was born because…

Healthy, Organic & Easy Mealtime Ideas #SeedsOfChangeCA

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With the school rush just around the corner, mama is already stressing and trying to get new ideas for quick, nutritious meals for those after school rushes between homework and the dinner table. I am always looking for easy dinner ideas with sustainable nutritious ingredients for my little monsters and let me tell you first hand, this one can’t be beat! Seeds of Change offers bags of microwavable or stove-top rice flavors that you can quickly warm and serve! Read to eat in just 90 seconds flat – yes that’s right, 90 seconds!!…