Monthly Archives: July 2010
Welcome, Parenting Magazine Readers!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to this month’s Parenting Magazine readers. You can find our blog in a great round-up of 3 Great Family Blogs that can help families save money in their August 2010 Early Years … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: July 16, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are so lucky to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Heather is an amazing resource for our site and we … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 07.14.10

These mini frozen fruit kabobs would be a healthier snack alternative in the summer for my kids (@ One Charming Party) I want to make a few of these headbands upcycled from an old cosmetic case or purse (@ Ruffles … Continue reading
An Old-Fashioned Birthday BBQ Bash

This weekend we celebrated Ethan’s 8th birthday with a good old-fashioned birthday BBQ bash for our family. I have so many new recipes and ideas to showcase from this party, but today I wanted to share with you some of the … Continue reading
An Apron Full of Giveaways 07.13.10

Smart Gal Designs, $18.50 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways, where we round up all of the best giveaways on the web. This is the spot where you can share your blog contests or where you can find fantastic … Continue reading
Easy Entertaining: Summer Recipe Ideas

This month is my first month writing for the Kellogg’s Snackpicks website and I am so excited to be joining their team of fantastic writers. Each month I will be sharing about affordable ideas for entertaining and some added inspiration … Continue reading
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

This week we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday with two delicious little celebrations that I can’t wait to share with you. We decided to do a friend party and a family party this year and I let Ethan pick who … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: July 9, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are incredibly blessed to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. This week Heather is sharing with her readers another $500 … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 07.07.10

I love these upcycled Barbie doll headbands (@ zakka life) These ice cream sandwich pops would make a fun summer treat (@ Living Locurto) These brownie pillow cookies look heavenly (@ Bakerella) This sweet cherry pie is drool-worthy and I … Continue reading
Great Reads for Moms: June ’10 Edition

Has your library bag been overflowing like mine? I have embarrassingly taken out far too many books than I could ever read, but love being able to have a tiny little library of my own at home. Summer reading is … Continue reading





