Stocking Stuffers are something I always forget. I will have all of Christmas planned, handled, and totally ready to go– then, when I am putting out the gifts under the tree, I see them sitting there totally empty and I’ve got nothing to put in there! These stocking stuffers are awesome because there’s NO CANDY! Kids …

At some point in your life you’ve probably had a washing machine that didn’t work as well as you’d like it to. Maybe it was off balance, or old, or maybe you just shouldn’t have put those tennis shoes in it. Whatever caused it, that thing made a RUCKUS! And you roll your eyes, and …

The holidays are all about tasty treats and eats. I have a weakness for Red Velvet and I just love the color because it’s so holiday-like! So today I’ve partnered with Reddi-wip to share with you this Red Velvet Cake in a Mug recipe. It’s sweet, delicious, and so easy to make. It will quickly …

Here’s the thing, I love snacking. Snacking is sort of my thing and during the holidays, there seems to be a lot more snacking going on. If you have something with chocolate and peppermint, it has my name written all over it. So today I am partnering with Chex Mix to share with you How to …

Turn an ugly thrift store painting into something cool with this Thrift Store Painting Hack project! I’m always looking for inexpensive art I can transform into something amazing for my home. Today I am going to show you how to turn a seriously dated painting into something super stylish. Watch this Thrift Store Painting Hack …

There is no expectation of privacy in my house. I can barge in without knocking, I’m allowed to read text messages at any time, and I have all the passwords to all the things. That is my most important rule. When my daughter started watching more YouTube than Netflix, I knew I was in for it, …

Remember that excited feeling you used to get on that first day of school? The butterflies in your stomach, racing heart, ready to tackle the new year but also just a little nervous that no one will like you? This kid knows that feeling Very well. Kevin is a new forth grader about to start …

My daughter had been asking me to buy her a Ukulele for months after she saw this adorable girl playing one on You Tube. I found a very inexpensive Ukulele on eBay and ordered it for her. While I was looking, I saw some for sale that were elaborately decorated! A lightbulb moment happened and …

There is nothing more exciting as a parent than posting that adorable picture you just took of your little darling, strapped into her car seat, little feet dangling and an ice cream cone melting on her chest. But the second you press Upload, beware: the mom-army Marmy is coming! They’re like Winter, but scarier. ‘Cause they …

Recently I decided I wanted fuller lips. I am not fond of needles going anywhere my face so of course Collagen injections were out. Not to mention, they are extremely expensive. So after searching around, I found a different way of How to Get Fuller Lips WITHOUT Collagen Injections. Let me tell you, it’s something …

For some, it’s the season where dreams come true. For others, it’s all about bah humbug and waiting for the new year to come. For me it’s all about that sweet smooching…and, of course, finding every opportunity possible to get my mack on with that hot guy I’ve been eyeing for months now. Now, if …

As the weather turns colder, visits become longer and this Red Snow Drift Cocktail is a great way to surprise those visitors with a wonderful winter drink that they won’t soon forget. Fruity, warm, spicy, and delicious, this drink will relax those winter blues, usher in welcome conversations, and warm tummies before anyone has to …

Some people love Christmas, but we’ve all got that one friend who REALLY LOVES CHRISTMAS. That one perky person in our lives whose eyes are bright and shiny year round and their optimism could brighten a funeral… When Christmas rolls around, it’s like GO TIME for that person. And while some of us drag out …

When I was a little girl, sometimes my mom would let me sit on the washing machine while she folded clothes out of the dryer. It. Was. Awesome. I’d sit there jiggling and making noises and having the time of my life. Bonus: she never had to worry about what I was getting into while …

Having my hair washed is my favorite part of going to the salon. The way the warm water feels, and fingers massaging my scalp, it’s ecstasy. But as much as I love it, I’ve never zoned out as much as this adorable newborn. While the nurse is washing this baby’s hair for the first time, …

Anyone who’s been in a romantic relationship has experienced it–that new-love rush, when you can’t get enough of each other and think you’ll feel that way forever. But then marriage, jobs and kids come along and you forget all the things you used to love about each other in the first place. Like cooking a …

A few years ago I saw a video where a a young female leopard killed a mama baboon, only to then discover the newborn that had been clinging to the baboons fur. The leopard could have easily eaten the newborn as an appetizer, but she didn’t. It’s as if she recognized that this was a …

A new piece of fun jewelry for everyday wear is just a hack away with this cool DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace project. At craft stores everywhere in the section where they sell wooden craft supplies, you can find all sorts of small geometric shapes for under a dollar. With this project, you simply paint the …

Macklemore LOVES his grandma Helen. And as soon as you see her, you’ll love her, too. She’s a spitfire of a woman. Ecstatic to see him, but even more so when he tells her that for her 100th birthday he’s taking her out to do whatever she wants, for the entire day. That’s all well …

The holiday season is a time of joyous celebration, of giving, and of time spent with family. It reminds us all what it means to put others before ourselves. There is nothing more rewarding than to see the look on a child’s face on Christmas morning as the wrapping paper flies across the room, or the smiles …

I wanted to tell you something about the new Disney Pixar movie FINDING DORY, but I can’t remember what I was going to say…which is appropriate considering I have kids and I’m pretty sure I traded my brain in for them at birth. What I know for sure is I LOVE Dory and can’t wait …

It should be noted that despite it’s name, butterbeer has only a very slight alcohol content. It’s been known to get house elves drunk, but only because their bodies are so tiny and they have no tolerance whatsoever on account they rarely drink the stuff. For wizards and muggles, butterbeer merely has a delicious flavor …

All pregnancies come with their own set of risks and rewards, but this Utah mom went above and beyond for her brood! Guillermina Garcia found out she was carrying FIVE babies and though she was scared about the incredible health risks that come from carrying that many babies at once, Guillermina never once complained about …

You know what makes me happy these days? Tiny little things in my house that are easy to make and look incredibly cool too. But do you know something else? I have NO time for projects that are complicated. That’s why I love this one so much. In a few minutes, and with only ONE …

At first this little kiddo doesn’t even seem like he’s listening to the music. He’s just sitting there, eating his dinner, completely happy with ignoring the world around him, then something shifts. His favorite part comes on and all the sudden this little kid turns into the biggest Beatles fan in the world. He throws …

Gobble, gobble! How adorable is this Turkey Pretzel Jar? With yummy, sprinkle covered “feathers” sticking out, this is sweet treat is perfect for dressing up your holiday table or for bringing in for a teacher snack. Easy to make and so much fun to give, this is an affordable DIY that makes a pretty grand impression. …

I am all about the Light Side of the force but I’ll admit, I’ve thought about turning to the Dark Side. I mean, you get to dress in darker clothing (which is totally slimming) and be feared by many. The downside is you have an entire colony of troopers that can’t hit their targets even …

Sometimes fun Thanksgiving treats are hard to come by, but that’s not the case anymore. These Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels are topped with the most adorable, and delicious, turkeys around that are sure to make everyone’s day! Make a batch for your Thanksgiving crowd, package them in pretzel bags to hand out to teachers and neighbors …

This Christmas while you’re decking the halls and planning for a visit from Ol’ Saint Nick, you should plan some time for yourself, too! I know, I know, you’re thinking there’s no way to have ‘me’ time during the holidays, but you’re wrong! In fact, this printable Christmas planner is everything you’ll need to plan …

Ace the Yellow Labrador is in training to become a guide dog with Guide Dogs of America. Recently he had the amazing opportunity to visit Disneyland and meet with Pluto, one of Ace’s heroes. Ace’s visit to Disneyland was a socialization experiment, a part of his training. His trainer, Sandy Steinblums, says that the objective …

All pets have their own talents that they like to show off for treats. Each and every one of them have their own little habits, but that’s why we love them. Well here we have an interesting raccoon that is really obedient that will definitely make you let out at a least a little awe. …

Thanksgiving is all about turkey, stuffing and giving thanks for all that we are thankful for.  While I’m busy cleaning the house, mashing potatoes and stuffing the turkey I like to have a little something to keep the kids busy (and from undoing whatever cleaning I’ve done!)  These sweet little turkey juice boxes are fun, inexpensive …

Christmas morning is all about Santa and presents at my house. I don’t want to step away from the kids to try to make breakfast or entertain grandparents! These 33 Christmas Slow Cooker Recipes are perfect because not only do they do the work for me, they make the house smell delicious and Christmasy from the moment …

Almost everyone who has had a sick day off of school or work at some point has seen Family Feud. And if you’ve been watching in recent years, you’ve seen the kind of antics Steve Harvey has brought to the show. Still, for all his craziness, sometimes the contestants take his crazy up a notch. …

It’s November which means it’s pretty much winter. Where I live, it went from 75 degrees one to 40 degrees the next and it’s COLD! As if battling the cold weather wasn’t enough, (I am not person that likes to be cold) now I have to worry about being itchy due to my dry skin. Well, …

While a construction crew was finishing up a job, they found a hole in the ground. From inside the hole they heard a tiny cry, and when they reached in, they found what they thought was a mud-caked puppy. Wanting to make sure it was given the proper treatment and care, they took it to …

I’m always super busy with work and my kids therefore I don’t have a whole lot of shopping time to hunt around for special things for my home. That being said, I definitely love following home decor trends and, being a crafty person, I try to emulate those trends. Like everyone else, I’ve fallen completely …

Every Thanksgiving I am supposed to purchase yams to make them as part of our Thanksgiving dinner. It’s just been one of those traditional dishes and I hadn’t really thought anything of it until recently….What the heck is a Yam anyway? Is it a potato? Is it a squash? What is it? How could I …

If you ever wanted to know what it would look like if a Disney villain came to life, Luciano Rosso is the answer. He has a face that would make Jim Carrey green with jealousy, and his funny style will leave you in stitches as he lip syncs his way through Mambo. Seriously, this guy …

My refrigerator gets completely trashed from time to time. I have four kids if that explains anything! I can hear the door opening and closing and opening and closing which means that activity is happening. That activity (which although I’m happy they are all do-it-yourselfers) really makes a mess. So when I saw this Press-N-Seal …

I am overly obsessed with all things cranberry, so when I realized that all the cans of cranberry sauce were actually labeled upside down, I had to find out why.   Well, as it turns out there is actually a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why cranberry sauce cans are upside down. You see, when …

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Tiny Prints through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Tiny Prints, all opinions are my own. So here’s the thing: it may be mid-October and you may think it’s too early to start thinking about the holidays but I am here …

After experiencing a devastating blow, many of us struggle with laying down and not wanting to get back up again. Eventually we have to get up. We face life, find new ways, accept our new limitations, and grow from the experience. Except Mandy Harvey never accepted her limitations. After a connective tissue disorder stole her …

If I drop the Christmas ham on the kitchen floor, the dog eats it, gets sick and throws up right under the tree, I will not let the holidays overwhelm me. If I forget about the Elf on The Shelf and my daughter cries because she’s pretty sure the reason he didn’t report back to …

Now that November is here it’s time to start thinking of Holidays and more importantly, what you will serve to your guests. I am all about delicious desserts because baking is totally my thing. It’s even better when I make a delicious no-bake dessert which is exactly what I am sharing with you today. I’ve partnered with …

Of all the celebrity deaths we faced in 2016, I don’t think any were as shocking as that of Carrie Fisher. With Star Wars ramping up again and Carrie seeming to be at the top of her game, I, for one, was so looking forward to the amazing life she was living. Watching her on …

Here’s the thing– I LOVE giving gifts to all my friends, but with shopping for the kids, I don’t have time to worry about finding super cool presents to get for everyone else. So, I came up with the most foolproof plan I have ever come up with. It’s How I Got All My Christmas Shopping …

Most of the time my kids are awesome, but molding adolescents into responsible adults can be a challenge that will test the patience of a saint. After a long week at the office, running errands, acting as family chauffeur and short order cook, I want nothing more than to kick back and have a nice …

You know what I was thinking about while I was watching the new Live Action Beauty and the Beast in the theater? Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a Deadpool parody of this. Okay, I didn’t actually think that, but Thank Goodness this guy did! Deadpool is MADE for musicals. I had no idea …

Now that Halloween is over, we all know what’s coming…Christmas Carols! Everywhere you go, you’re going to hear about how it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and how it should snow, and that Santa and mommy were caught canoodling underneath the mistletoe. So you’ve got two options here, folks: you can fight it, …

When I found out I was having a girl, my mind raced ahead to the bazillion things I wanted to do with her. In my mind I was a Pinterest mom both before my child was born, and before Pinterest was a thing. Mine would be the sweetest, most amazing, daring, and way coolest of …

69 years old. That’s how old the man who was dragged off the United flight was. Sixty-nine and a married grandfather. An internal medicine specialist. And watching United get roasted over the open coals of public opinion for what happened is hopefully only the beginning of a BUNCH of changes that HAVE to be made. …

If, when the day comes, I get to choose how I’m going to die it’s gonna be death by chocolate. I can even imagine it: I’d be visiting a chocolate manufacturing plant somewhere and the tour would take us through the huge vats of chocolate room. We’d be moving along a walkway above one of …

Okay, I’m just going to say it…I love Ryan Reynolds. Like, love love. Like, I want to have ALL the babies and I would seriously consider becoming vegan if he simply asked. Okay, wait – that might be a bridge too far, but ALL the babies is definitely on the table. He cracks me up …

Money Super Market is brilliant. At least, they came up with a brilliant ad campaign that included Skeletor and who can argue with that level of magnificent? The original ad uses the 1980’s song FAME to show Skeletor struttin’ his stuff after saving with them, but the guy who created this video had something different …

Sometimes my house gets invaded by kids. I’ll have planned a night of watching Netflix and munching on microwave popcorn and then my daughter comes home from school and asks, “Hey, can these three people come over tonight?” And she has those eyes. You know the eyes. The eyes that are like, I’m only going …

When I married my husband, I thought I found the love of my life. We’d been together for so long and marriage was the natural next step in our epic love story. Right away, though, we knew we wanted to start a family. Between us, we had too much love not to spread it around, …

When sickness calls, the first thing on your mind is getting better as quickly as possible. That my friend, is entirely normal because NONE of us like being sick and nobody has the time to sit around being sick all day. So most of us rush to the nearest drug store to purchase a bunch of medication that …

Bohemian Rhapsody is the perfect song. That’s not an IMHO kind of thing, that’s a cold, hard fact. Bohemian Rhapsody is the best song ever written, ever performed, and ever listened to on any road trip and I’ll fight anyone who disagrees with me. That’s why I was so excited to see Pentatonix had come …

The other day as I watched my two-year-old nephew eat food right out of the dog bowl (don’t worry, I stopped him), I realized I didn’t have much around my house for littles anymore. Sure, a few toys, a couple of books, but as far as arts and crafts kind of things, I was sorely …

Something rarely talked about is the problem of “Beast Erectile Dysfunction”. BED, for short. It’s a common problem amongst those who have been cursed to live as a beast until their true love comes to save them, but something that isn’t talked about. After all, who would fear a beast who can’t ‘get it up’ …

A lot of things have changed for me over the years, going from a corporate ladder-climber to a writer/stay-at-home mom has been a big one. My love for cheap booze has been replaced by wine or a well mixed Beergarita. Sensible flats now sit on racks where stripper heels used to be and yoga pants take the spot that formerly held …

Pee. We all have to do it. It’s just one of those things that is a natural part of life that at some point we have to just accept as ‘normal’. And yet there are still a lot of things that surprise us about it. Like the first time I ate beets. Honestly, I thought …

Dear Five-Year-Old Me: I know there were a lot of things you wanted but never got. You wanted to ride Dash for your birthday, but I’m sorry to tell you Rainbow Bright isn’t real. You wanted to be an astronaut when you grew up. Sadly, little me, I’m afraid of heights and don’t even change light …

Sometimes I stumble into the weird side of the internet. I never know how it happens, either. One minute I’m watching videos of grandmas surprising their grandkids with garden hoses, the next I’m watching a woman give birth to a babydoll. Or, in this case, a man doing something so nightmare inducing that I might …

It’s seven o’clock at night. Dinner has been over for an hour, homework has to be done, baths have to be taken, and it’s almost time for bed…yet, you and your littlest are still sitting at the kitchen table locked in an eye-to-eye all out combat over that one bite of broccoli he refuses to …

This state trooper was understandably concerned people didn’t know what the little stick next to their steering wheel was used for, and I can’t blame him. Having lived in Texas for my entire adult life, I can tell you I’ve seen more people who have no idea what that stick is for, than those who do. …

So basically I’ve been trying to think of ways to use the pomegranates that I’ve got sitting on my kitchen table and I came up with this Pomegranate Lemonade Chia recipe. Let me backtrack…so it’s fall, right? And the stores are filling up with colors of the season, everything is pumpkin spiced, and my daughter …

Cold weather has finally arrived and while the cool nights are amazing, cool days mean kids spending more time in the classroom and less outside running around. And what are classrooms but breeding grounds for germs… Yup, before you know it kids are going to bring home germs and sniffly noses. And know what else …

So many questions. So, first off, whose idea was it to have My Little Pony sing musical numbers in the first place? Was that person on drugs? Like, all the drugs? And what’s up with this pony…like, what kind of life has this pony lived that she has this much soul? When I was a …

Every year I go through the same thing…and so do you. Here’s the 100% honest reason why my candy (and yours) will never see Halloween. Why do we do it to ourselves—give in to the temptation of buying those delectable bite-size bits over-flowing on store shelves weeks before Halloween? We know the baby Butterfingers aren’t for …

In college I found out that the classical musicians we all learned about as children were anything but boring. They were actually drug-addled, insane, sex-crazed rockstars who had groupies and everything. These guys made modern rock stars look tame with some of the shenanigans they pulled, and at the time no one batted an eyelash at their …

The seasons of being trapped inside during stormy, cold weather is upon us and kids are already starting to go a little stir crazy. “Can we go outside?” No. “Why?” It’s raining. “Please?” Because please makes it not rain, right? LOL! It’s okay, just because they’re stuck inside doesn’t mean you all can’t have a …

As a kid I can remember watching the adventures of Charlie Brown on the tele (yes that is what I used to call it back in the day) and there was something about that little boy in a yellow and brown shirt with his adorable little white dog that truly stuck with me. I think …

The Legend of Zelda used to be the coolest thing ever. And then 3D printing came along and blew it right out of the water. 3D printing really IS the coolest thing ever. And the fact that we can do it in our homes? How is that even possible!? I mean, people are 3D printing …

Some people say that their favorite part about camping is being out in nature.  While that is great, it’s not my favorite part. Some people say their favorite thing about having a bonfire is hanging out with friends.  This one is close, but that’s not what comes to my mind first. Some people say that hot chocolate …

So I don’t know if you ever knew this, but Thor had a roommate. Yeah. During Captain America 3 Thor decided to take a vacation and moved in with a guy in Australia named Darryl. Take a look! Well, it’s been a while now and apparently living with a God isn’t as easy as we’d …

Let’s face it, there’s a lot of really bad pizza out there. Not that we won’t still eat it, but sometimes we eat it out of sheer willpower and not because we’re truly loving it. I know I’ve had my fair share of pizza flops…my biggest? Carb-free pizza. It’s like going against the laws of …

I had no idea the movie Tremors was based on an actual animal. But now that I know, I’m freaking out a bit. This thing is horrifying! And I might never step in the water again. Here’s the thing: I always thought Tremors was a campy, goofy little slightly horrorish flick and nothing more. But …

This Kahlua Fudge Frosting is nature’s answer to, “What do I do if I can’t find a boyfriend before the holidays??” Find it hard to deal with relatives? Make this frosting. Grandma wants to set you up with her dentist’s son? Make this frosting. Your sister just gave birth to adorable twins who sleep all night …

I can not wait for Beauty and the Beast to come out. Like, I’d be waiting in line outside the theater for opening night if it weren’t cold outside. And because I’m so excited, I’ve been searching out every single video I can find online that hints to what might happen or how it might …

Maybe it’s all the 50 Shades Darker hoopla, or maybe the naughtiness of the holiday, I’m not sure…but Burger King is offering an ‘adults only meal WITH adult toys’ for Valentine’s Day. Talk about Burger Kink! These meals, for 18+ only, and only after dark, come with two burgers, two drinks, two fries, and either …

Disclosure: Post is sponsored by Merial, a world-leading animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health and well-being of pets, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I love my cats Cookie, Kittay, Patches, and Kisses. But, their curiosity puts them at risk for contact with rabies-infected …

As a kid I remember visiting McDonald’s frequently for one particular item and it wasn’t for the french fries and chicken nuggets (although those are delicious). It was actually for their Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen one of those in years so I decided to make a comeback with my own recipe. So …

You see it every day. Snarky memes about how leggings aren’t pants. I’m here to tell you those memes are a LIE! Here are 6 Reasons Why Leggings ARE Pants. Seriously, they say it all the time. Every day. Leggings are evil. How anyone who’s ever eaten a cheeseburger shouldn’t wear leggings.   Even Conan …

Not gonna lie, The Ring scared the living bejeezus out of me. Like, more than scared. Like, I might have had a bit of a complex about the television after. So the new movie Rings is coming out, and to advertise it they decided to pull a store prank where the character from The Ring …

I know, I know– Trix are for kids and all that, but I’ve decided these Trix Cupcakes are so delicious that I am totally breaking the rule. Watch a fun video that shows you how we made our DIY Trix Cupcakes: I’m always looking for fresh and fun ways to decorate cupcakes! Whether I’m making …

Sofia Coppola has a…style…and I guess I didn’t even realize that until I saw this fake promo for a fake movie and was like, “I WANT TO SEE THAT!” Okay, yeah, so Sofia Coppola might have a style I like. And it’s crazy and weird and seeing The Little Mermaid in that style is crazy …

There are only a few more short weeks until the new Star Wars movie comes out! Okay, so actually maybe a few more than a few, but I’m still so super duper excited. I’ve gone into Super Betty Homemaker mode with my Star Wars recipe creations and crafting. I might need an intervention… These Star …

The internet is weird. I know it, you know it, it just is. And while most of the time we can choose which part of the internet we end up in, sometimes we stumble onto things we just…can’t unsee. Like, earlier today I was trucking along on YouTube, watching cute little animal videos and loving …

Are you ready for some football? We are! And to get my kids into the action, we’re making these Cartoon Football Cookies. Okay, truth is I don’t give two flying figs about football and every Sunday I disappear into my bedroom with a good book and a strong set of noise canceling headphones. Still, it’s …

The Princess Bride is by and far the best movie to have ever been made, ever. When I was a teenager, I had the entire movie from the opening sound of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” all the way to the ending song “Storybook Love” memorized. Every word, every pause, every single bit of …

It’s not everyday you get rub Harrison Ford as Han Solo all over your body. In fact, I am sure you will never get to do that… until today. This Han Solo Soap captures Han Solo in carbonite during the best looking years of his life. He’s cocky, but can you blame him? I mean look …

President of the United States is a job I would never want. It’s a responsibility I would never wish on anyone and definitely not an office to be taken lightly. Still, President Barack Obama handled it with a grace and dignity and sense of humor that I don’t think anyone could have anticipated. The sense …

As clowns are to parades and bling is to the football mom’s jeans, nothing says Fall in Texas like big-ass High School Homecoming mums. And in the land where everything’s gargantuan, these monstrosities take the strength of a pack-mule to carry and can cost more than your last vacation. Truly, in Texas, Mums the WORD! …

Ed Sheeran is one of my favorite singers out there. But it isn’t just his songs that are so amazing, it’s him. He’s probably my favorite ginger on the planet. Favorite. And that’s saying a lot, ’cause I know a lot of red-heads. But, I digress. So recently Eddie (as I like to call him) …

When it comes to childhood memories, some are great  – like those times you got an extra gumball out of the machine, and some are not so great – like those times your hamster kept getting stuck in the couch and no one could find him. For most, the first animated movie they went to …

Kids are always so hungry after school. And trying to get them to eat anything even close to healthy can be an absolute struggle. So instead of struggling, get silly! Make these silly Celery Friends. Or better yet, let the kids make their own and you can both enjoy this healthy, funny snack. What You …

Springtime, for a lot of people, is their anthesis. It’s like their brains and bodies reawaken after a winter of slumber and they ache and claw toward putting their lives back in an orderly fashion. For me, not so much. I’m a fall gal. In fact, you could say I prep for Halloween year round: …

Every mom has lived through this: that moment where we just want a little time alone and we know it’ll never happen. For some of us, it’s hiding in the bathroom with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. For this mom, it was hiding in the pantry with some Twizzlers. For all of us, the …