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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Movie Premiere of “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane” on Thursday, November 9th at 8pm/7c! #MiraclesofChristmas #Ad
November 7, 2023 By Tough Cookie Mommy 9 Comments
This afternoon, as I was running some errands after work, I realized that they have begun to decorate the shopping strip in our neighborhood with holiday decor. I know some people joke about holiday lights being put up the day after Halloween by some … [Read More...]
Hallmark Channel’s LOVEUARY Original Premiere of “The Wedding Veil Unveiled” on Saturday, February 12th at 8pm/7c! #TheWeddingVeil #AD
February 10, 2022 By Tough Cookie Mommy 29 Comments
When you have been married for over twenty years, your definition of romance evolves over time and based on your experiences as a couple. This can definitely be said of how I perceive romance or romantic gestures from my husband over the years. As a … [Read More...]
“Sugar Plum Twist” Now Streaming on HMNow and Premieres on Hallmark Channel Dec. 17th!! #SugarPlumTwist #Ad
December 16, 2021 By Tough Cookie Mommy 1 Comment
It's surreal to me that next week is already Christmas! This has always been my favorite time of the year because everyone seems to be in a good mood around the holidays and just a little bit nicer. I'm very excited to spend some quality time with my … [Read More...]
Media Events
Spider-Man Homecoming Is A Must See Movie! #SpiderManHomecoming #Ad
I have to admit, I have never been a big fan of the Spider-Man movies over the years. While I have always considered him to be an engaging superhero, I just didn't think all of the previous films did his character justice. Despite this, I … [Read More...]
Visit Southampton, New York This Summer! @Southampton_Inn #Ad
I've always wanted to visit Southampton, New York with my family but I never felt that such a vacation would be within our financial means. After all, everything you see about the Hamptons on television features rich socialites spending the warm … [Read More...]
Recipes
Basketball Cookie Pops
I definitely could not let the official start of basketball season at my son's school without commemorating the event with a fun basketball … [Read More...]
Coconut Cupcakes Recipe
We are finally back in the full swing of things here in New York City. It feels like we were the last ones to start back to school after seeing … [Read More...]
S’mores Candy Bark
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to make some S'mores outdoors for the first time. I know I'm kind of a late starter but, better late than … [Read More...]
Education
Start Saving For Higher Education Now! #NY529Event @NY529Direct #Ad
*This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Momtrends. All opinions are 100% my own. Since even before both of our sons were … [Read More...]
Bloom Teacher Gift Tag Printable
It's almost surreal to think that the end of the school year is almost upon us. Wasn't it just yesterday that we were all getting ready for Back … [Read More...]
Science Project Idea: Cloud Experiment
Those of you who follow me on social media know that, last month, I helped my twelve year-old son with his Science project for school. … [Read More...]
Travel
The Ultimate Beach Trip Packing List
Is your family beach bound soon? If so, you want to make sure you are well prepared! Packing for the beach can be tricky, because you might be in … [Read More...]
7 Ways To Save Money At The Fair
Do you love the fair but feel like it always leaves you broke? Do you wish there was a more budget friendly way to visit and enjoy all … [Read More...]
Travel Tips For Moms Of Older Boys
Traveling is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but when you have kids their restlessness can make you stressed out. If you are looking for ways to … [Read More...]
DIY
Superhero Soaps
In our family, we have been blessed with nothing but boys and they love wrestling, running around, riding their bikes, and pretending to be … [Read More...]
Cactus Bottle Craft
Last Fall, we remodeled our kitchen and purchased new appliances. Now that we have a refrigerator that allows us to dispense filtered water, we … [Read More...]
DIY Purple Craft Stick Unicorn
Lately I have been fascinated by anything having to do with unicorns. Did you know that they even have hair dyes to simulate unicorn colors? Since … [Read More...]
Hispanic
New York
Fall Pumpkin Picking Tips
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking the family to visit Prospect Hill Orchards in the beautiful Hudson Valley in New York State. You can … [Read More...]
We Had A Wonderful Time At Medieval Times NJ! @MedievalTimes #Travel #Sponsored
*This post was written by me on behalf of Medieval Times. I received complimentary product samples to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% … [Read More...]
Marriage
Keeping The Romance Alive In Your Marriage
Wouldn’t it be awesome to still have a romantic relationship with your spouse, even years into your marriage? The good news is that it’s very possible to keep the romance alive in your marriage. Here are several tips for helping you to achieve … [Read More...]
Parenting
20 Ways To Be A Supportive Sports Parent
Do your children play sports? With options like basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, softball, soccer, and so many other athletic options, you could find yourself deep in the world of sports parenting in no time flat. Being a sports parent … [Read More...]
Help Your Teenager Deal With Peer Pressure
Teenagers seem to be faced with so much more today, then I ever faced as a kid. It’s a tough world out there. Unfortunately, there are teenagers out there who won’t do the right thing. Since they refuse to do the right thing, they will drag other … [Read More...]