Jumpin-Beans

Please don't tell me that you are one of those that doesn't eat ice cream when it is cold weather.  I used to be, then I went to Utah to visit one of my best friends and we stopped to get ice cream in the snow and I realized I had been missing out on ice cream for months because it was "cold outside!"  What?  That is crazy!!! There should never be a time to say NO to ice cream!  I don't know about where you are, but it is still warm here, so even if you are a no ice cream in cold weather person, you can still enjoy now!   We were recently sent the  T-fal Ingenio Ice Cream Scoop for review and now I get to tell you about it.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Heavy cast material scoops smoothly ...

When Broxton was little, we went on several "mother son dates" and I love the time spent with him one on on.  Now that Savannah is here, it is normally the 3 of us and that is great too, but I do want to do one on one "dates" with both of them. Don't you agree that it makes it more special when they get all of your attention, even if it just for a little while? FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I was lucky that one of our many adventures in the past was when we went to a Disney performance. I mean, who doesn't love Disney????  We all do here.  All ages!   Well, Disney is bringing the Ice to town...  As in DISNEY ON ICE:  FOLLOW YOUR HEART is headed to Atlanta! Read the details here: Disney •Pixar’s record-...

What do your children drink each day? I wish I could say that mine drink water non stop, but that just is not the case.  Neither of them are huge fans, but we do attempt to drink it as much as possible! Broxton is normally only allowed to take a juice to school for lunch and that is his juice limit for the day.  We were recently sent a selection of Fruit Shoots to give a try and that is just what we did!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Fruit   Shoot  is a refreshing  fruit  juice  drink made with real juice from concentrate and with no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup. It comes in six delicious flavors, including  fruit  blends like   Strawberry & Raspberry, Ber...

Savannah is getting at the age where she will watch a little TV with me.  No, she doesn't sit long enough to watch anything long, but that is fine with me.  I would rather her be up and moving anyways.  I do like to sit with her and watch her expressions when we do watch something on the TV, it is so cute how her little mind works!  We were recently sent a box of goodies to enjoy a movie titled, The Swan Princess. Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today.  With it being "princess" I knew it was for Savannah and I and not to even ask Broxton to join us. Boy was I wrong... FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Our kit arrived and Savannah was excited when we were playing putting the Pirate Eye Patch on. You could tell Broxton...

Saturday's down south.  There really is nothing like it.  Football season is a season all in its own and if you grew up in the south, you really know what I am talking about. Weddings are planned based upon the college football team you root for playing or not that weekend. When we got married, we had to look and see when UGA was playing AND when LSU was playing.  I am pretty sure some that came to our wedding had earbuds in listening to the games that were on and not our vows.  We had our wedding and reception, but it was all over in time for everyone to get back to the hotel, change and get down to the "after party" to watch LSU play that night.  I kid you not, it is serious around here. You might have a room decorated in the team colors with artwork to match, you might have dishes that are just for game days.  Maybe you have your "game day" wardrobe that you have to make sure is clean and ready to go come Saturday morning.   FTC Compliant Review...

I have always loved lemon. The taste of it reminds me of growing up with my Nana.  The smell of lemon makes me think of clean.  We were recently sent a box of juicy lemons from  Limoneira.   I did not realize how many recipes you could make with lemon, so today I get to share a few with you from Limoneira.  Enjoy!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Brown Sugar Lemon Mascarpone Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 8 oz. cold mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup greek yogurt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled Directions Prehea...

I am so excited to share with you two new books that we have recently added to our library.  You know how much we love books and with Savannah getting to the age where she is bringing me books to read to her, I know that we will continue on this journey as long as I can!   The two newest books for us are actually from a local Atlanta author.  They are not your everyday kids books, so make sure to keep reading this post to learn more!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The first book we read was Charlie's Crumbly Problem .  This book follows a chunk of cheese as he goes to school for the day.  The only problem is that he leaves a trail of cheese crumbs wherever he goes.  He is so upset by it, since som...