Happy Independence Day!

by MHSjennie July 4, 2010

We hope you are having a wonderful weekend celebrating Independence Day, July 4th!!! We have taken a much needed mini vaca to Cumberland, Ky! Our two families are spending the weekend together relaxing, boating, sitting by the fire, eating to our hearts content and sipping on some cocktails! With as busy as our lives our […]

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Farmers’ Market

by MHSjennie July 3, 2010

We have talked about Farmers’ Markets in the past and now is the time to visit yours!! If you are not sure where to start, find one local to you, grab a friend and GO!!! There is nothing better than supporting our local farmers!!! You can also find a farm where you can pick your own […]

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Fourth of July Parade

by MHSjennie July 2, 2010

If you are still looking for something last minute to do for the Fourth of July you should join The Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center at the Northside Parade. They have an entire weekend dedicated to family fun in honor of Independence Day! Check out the schedule of events which includes a carnival, festival and parade! We […]

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Family Fun: Bubbles

by MHSjennie July 1, 2010

Our boys are REALLY getting into bubbles! What kid doesn’t love them though, right?! We are always wondering… can we make this ourselves?? Well, you can! We found several recipes for you to try! Magic Bubbles The “Magic Bubbles” recipe is generally regarded as making the best, biggest, longest lasting bubbles. 1 Tbsp glycerin or […]

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Wednesday Weekly Check-In

by MHSjennie June 30, 2010

This is US checkin in with YOU!!! Don’t forget to take some time for yourself this week! We announced last week that we have started a new page, Inspire Me, which is dedicated to YOU! We want it to be an empowering, uplifting, and inspirational place for women to go when they need a little […]

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Money Saving Monday: Ebates

by MHSjennie June 28, 2010

We recently posted about Shop at Home, a way for you to make money on your internet purchases! Well, we found another one for you… Check out Ebates! It works the same- you get CASH BACK on all online purchases!! No matter what it is you are looking for, both of these sites have it […]

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Product Review: Nature’s Garden Delivered

by MHSjennie June 26, 2010

We had a coupon code for 50% off to Nature’s Garden Delivered on our blog a few weeks ago. Kim and I both signed up and just received our first bin! My medium bin consisted of: 1 Cantaloupe 2 Oranges 1 Mango 2 Avocados Carrots Kale Lettuce Bok Choy Chinese Cabbage Garlic Sweet Peas 5 Kiwi […]

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TGIF!!

by MHSjennie June 25, 2010

Happy Friday Everyone! We’re so glad it’s Friday and have a few fun things planned as a family this weekend. My parents were kind enough to buy the family Kings Island passes and we have yet to make it over there to get them registered and spend the day! We went last year and loved […]

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The Seriousness of Postpartum Depression

by MHSjennie June 24, 2010

This story comes from Kathy over at Dreamy Babies. We’ve loved her website for a while now and were so happy to have her contact us and share her story about PPD. There are so many aspects of Motherhood that we’re not prepared for (mostly…ALL of it!) and then Mommy Guilt seems to kick in […]

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Family Fun: Name that Body Part!

by MHSjennie June 24, 2010

Have your toddler lay down on a large piece of paper and trace their body. Play the game of  “where’s your eyes? where’s your toes? etc.” Have fun with the drawing, get the crayons out and have them color their shirt, hair, etc. and cut it out when you’re finished! We used the large post-it […]

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DIY Cocktails!

by MHSjennie June 23, 2010

Ok Ladies, we know how hard it is to find a time out to yourself so this week’s check in is especially for you! Throw together a quick and easy cocktail for yourself at the end of the day! My time is when the hubs takes Luke up for bath and bed and I usually […]

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How To Cut Your Soda Consumption in Half!

by MHSjennie June 22, 2010

This week’s healthy living post is one that definitely caught my eye while I was doing some of my weekly reading over at Healthy Alter Ego’s website. Thanks to Jo Wehage! She had a great way of easily cutting your soda consumption in half! Fortunately, neither Jennie or myself are big soda drinkers but there may be […]

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