Karen Mendes

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe: Quick & Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots with Dill

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days, I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! If you want to serve some mashed potatoes but need an alternative to the white variety, consider whipping up some sweet potatoes and carrots with dill. Think of it is a veggie BOGO. Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Hand and Foot Turkey Craft

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff | 3 Comments

My friend Courtney from The Mod Mommy has some fun fall crafts she has been doing with her children that I thought you may like. The kids will be home for a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought these might be something fun to do with them while they are home! This is super fun to make and good for kids of all ages. Even the older ones may like making this cute turkey. And if you make them before Thanksgiving you may be able to use them for decorations around your dinner table. Check out this cute Hand and Foot Turkey Craft and a few others she has shared. Thanks to the Mod Mommy for sharing these fun crafts with us. Full instructions here. Photo credit The Mod...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe : Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Sour Cream

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 0 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Did someone say 'Where are the mashed potatoes?' Well, here they are and these guys are whipped with horseradish and sour cream. Yeah! Come back tomorrow for another side dish recipe! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Fall Activities for Kids

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Fall, Kid Stuff, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Fall can be such a fun time of year. Keep your kids learning while still having fun by trying one of these 15 fall activities perfect for this time of the year! 15 Fall Activities for Kids Pumpkin Seed Puzzles | I Can Teach My Child - Put those pumpkin seeds to use by making puzzles out of them! Kid’s Handprint Fall Tree Craft | Crafty Morning - Kid's love working with their hands. Let them get messy while making this fall tree picture! Scavenger Hunt | East Coast Mommy - Get the kids up and outside for fall activities by putting together a scavenger hunt that's fall themed! Nature Walk | Nurture Store - Keep the kids active outside by going on a nature walk! Help them learn different...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe : Portuguese Chorizo Sausage & Apple Stuffing Muffin Cups

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 1 Comment

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Everyone need a good stuffing recipe and if you, like Jen, prefer not to stuff it in the bird, these stuffing cups are for you. If you prefer, feel free to skip the cups and stuff this right into the bird after all. Check back tomorrow for another great recipe from Jen! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Pinecone Birdfeeder

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff | 3 Comments

My friend Courtney from The Mod Mommy has some fun fall crafts she has been doing with her children that I thought you may like. The kids will be home for a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought these might be something fun to do with them while they are home! This craft is so easy you could probably do it today without even needing to get in your car for the supplies. All you need is a 4 ingredients and the kids will love making it - Pinecone Bird Feeder. Check back tomorrow for another fun craft from Courtney at The Mod Mommy! Full instructions here. Photo credit The Mod Mommy.

Making Choices in The Game of Life

by Karen Mendes | 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas, Hasbro Toys/Games, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Hasbro but my opinions are 100% my own! The Game of Life is another favorite in our house. The girls have loved playing with our old game but they really needed a newer version so we were happy to receive the Newest edition of The Game of Life from Hasbro for review. If you aren't familiar with the game it's so much fun! It's a game all about choices and each choice you make changes the game. It's never the same game twice. Where will your choices take you? You made it through high school, so now what’s next? Go to college or start a career – it’s your choice. Think the family life is for you? Take that path and see how many kids you’ll have! Will you venture...

Bejeweled Board Game Review

by Karen Mendes | 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas, Product Review | 5 Comments

If you’re in the market to add a new title to your game closet this spring, Hasbro has quite the gem for you. Hasbro Games brings PopCap’s addictive digital game to life in this all-new face-to-face version! Jumping off the screen into your living room, this three-dimensional BEJEWELED game comes complete with 91 shiny, sparkly gems that players slide and swap. Match three, four, or five gems in a row to earn coins. Try and collect three color sets of coins to win! Plus, each game comes with a free download for the BEJEWELED 3 app, so you can take your game on the road for anytime fun.g My girls LOVE Bejeweled and they love Jewels so needless to say they were very excited when this game...

Paula Deen Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat Review

by Karen Mendes | 2012 Holiday Gifts/Deals, 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas, Product Review | 27 Comments

Product Name: Paula Deen Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat Product Information: Thanksgiving and holiday meals are synonymous with hours spent slaving away in the kitchen, but hosting the family get-together no longer needs to be a source of stress or discomfort. Everyone from professional chefs to the home cook can experience comfort in the kitchen this holiday season with the launch of the revolutionary Paula Deen Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat by Sleep Innovations. Known for her warm manner and comforting Southern-style cooking, Paula Deen has endorsed the Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat, calling it “the cook’s must-have item next to the apron,” which helps her remain on her feet throughout multiple show...

Check out these Halloween Games for Kids & Adults

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Fall, Halloween, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Halloween parties can be super fun especially if you have games that will keep everyone's attention. Check out these 15 Halloween games we found perfect for your child's party that the kids and adults will love! 15 Halloween Games Pumpkin Toss Game | Better Homes and Gardens - See who can get the most points by tossing pumpkins! Poke a Pumpkin | Project Denneler - Let kids get a pleasant surprise when they poke a pumpkin and see what's inside! Pumpkin Bowling | A Girl and a Glue Gun - This is a fun and simple game to set up and play. Use Halloween themed items for bowling pins, grab a pumpkin, and you're set to go! Pumpkin Chuckin’ | B-Inspired Mama - This is a classic Halloween...

FREE Monsters University Spooky Halloween Activities

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment, Free Printables, Halloween, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Print these FREE Monsters University Spooky Halloween Activities for the kids. More HALLOWEEN Goodies HERE!

Tips to Save Money when Shopping Online for Halloween

by Karen Mendes | Halloween | 0 Comments

Halloween is almost here and I think we are all set for costumes. I'm happy because this year both girls have decided to wear something we already have! My oldest one wants to be Mary Poppins and we have a dress in our dress-up box that she wants to wear. My youngest wants to be a zebra-like she was last year and it still fits her! I'm happy to not have to dish out money for another costume this year. Tips for Shopping Online Halloween If you will be skipping the stores and shopping online for Halloween gear, check out these tips below provided by Scott Fitterman of CouponCactus.com. Maximize value with online coupons When purchasing Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy online...

Halloween Joke Lunch Box Notes

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Halloween | 5 Comments

Halloween Lunch Box Notes What's more fun right now then some Halloween Lunch Box Notes for the kids. Even if they aren't currently going to school due to the pandemic, you can still put one with their lunch each day. My kids love it when I leave lunch box notes for them. It's usually something like "have a great day" or "I love you so much". And sometimes a "to my favorite 2nd grader". Simple, I know. But they love them. But it's Halloween so I need to step it up a notch! Next week, I'm going to print out this fun Printable Halloween Joke Lunch Box Notes or Tags because I know they will love them. But that is not all I'm going to do with them. We bought some Halloween Pencils...

Managing Autistic Children During Lockdown

by Karen Mendes | General | 0 Comments

With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are faced with challenges to manage children with ASD staying home 24/7. ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that impacts children at a very young age. It poses a challenge for the kids to communicate, socialize, and behave in how you would perceive an average child would do. Children with autism require special attention as they can be very sensitive about the little things such as noise, the brightness of the light, a change in their daily routine, etc. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are facing challenges in managing their kids being at home 24/7. Young children cannot grasp the...

Dark Chocolate Healthy Benefits

by Karen Mendes | Healthy Living | 0 Comments

Dark Chocolate Healthy Benefits Heart-healthy chocolate--it's not a myth, but processing and added ingredients can turn the results of cacao production into a sort of metabolic poison, adding to the obesity and diabetes epidemic in developed countries. Cacao is commercially grown in third world countries, and the search for healthy ingredients begins there. The "Food of Mayan Kings" is Bitter The theobroma cacao plant produces fruit that bears cacao beans, from which cocoa and chocolate are manufactured. Raw cacao beans are extremely bitter--most people would spit them out quickly. But the bitter-tasting substance contains powerful antioxidants such as resveratrol, polyphenols, and...

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