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Life is what you make of it, why not make it fun? Add a little magic to everyday family life. Craft ideas, recipes, product reviews and giveaways, my random musings, household tips, etc. - all the little pieces add up to make My Charmed Life, and I
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Gobble, Gobble - Here Come the Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes!
When I saw this cupcake idea at FamilyFun, I was instantly smitten and had to try it out. Jake and I had such fun making these today! Here is our take, step by step.You'll Need:• Cupcakes• Frosting• Oval Shaped Cookies• White Icing• Blac...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition DVD: Review
We've been collecting Disney DVD's since long before we had kids. You just can't go wrong with the classics. The latest release from the Disney vault is the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition, and we were fortunate enough to receive a...
Pure Fun with PlasmaCar: Review & Giveaway
Santa sure has a lot of choices when it comes to toys to fill his nice list. Some days I browse the toy aisles and think "Wow, I wish we'd had those when I was a kid." Other days I think toys have become far too complicated. So many toys that are...
Holiday Greetings from Belle Announcements: Review & Giveaway
One of my favorite things about the holidays is reconnecting with friends and family that we may have lost touch with over the busy year. Don't you love it when the first card of the holiday season shows up in your mailbox? I sure do, though it usua...
Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids (Review)
What do I remember most about Jake's first Christmas? The trip home from visiting family in Sacramento, exactly 93 miles of pure torture as he screamed inconsolably and thrashed about in the confines of his car seat. So much for sleeping in the car...
Shatner as Santa?
From Star Trek to Priceline to the North Pole...William Shatner is the voice of Santa in Gotta Catch Santa Claus, a new animated feature from Lionsgate. When a friend starts to doubt the idea of Santa Claus, 12 year old Trevor sets out on a mission ...
Here Comes Science!
I really didn't think it was possible to get my husband excited about a kids album. Not at all. Ever. So when I told him there was a new one coming out that I thought he might actually like, I wasn't surprised at his lack of response. I don't thi...
ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer Review & Giveaway
I'm ready for fall! Bring on the cooler temperatures, autumn colors and scents, Halloween and of course hockey season. So much to look forward to, but with three little ones in the house I'm also preparing for cold/flu season. Is there any hope of...
Get Organized for Back-to School with Peter Walsh and OfficeMax
I can hardly believe that summer is over and a new school year has arrived. My husband has been greeting a new class of chemistry and biology students this week. Our kids aren't in school yet, but we're all too familiar with the need to start the y...
Queasy Pops and Drops Review & Giveaway
Me and nausea go way back. Oh the memories...riding in the back seat along winding roads on an afternoon drive, one too many rides on the Teacups at Disneyland, whale watching not long after I started dating my husband. I was one of the lucky ones...
Wacky Pack Meals at SONIC® America’s Drive-In - Giveaway!
How did I make it through two pregnancies without a single cherry limeade from SONIC? I sure could have used one last year about this time, very pregnant in the 100 plus degree heat. For years I've heard raves from friends across the country about ...
An Evening at the Circus
Forget Abracadabra, I have a whole new set of magic words for you: Zing Zang Zoom. Thanks to MomCentral and the Feld Family Activators program, we were treated to a performance of the latest touring production from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & ...
It's Never Too Early To Have Your Child's Vision Checked
My husband and I both wear glasses, so naturally I'm concerned about my children's vision. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, vision disorders are the fourth most common disability among children in the US. As with any medical proble...
Disney Records News & Updates
Disney Records has been keeping me in the loop with info on their latest releases and happenings, here is some fun stuff I wanted to pass along:If you have a Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana fan in the house, you won't want to miss this:Ever wanted to ask ...
Our Flexpectations
As cheesy post titles go, I believe I've just hit a new high (or is that low?)The opportunity to test drive a Ford Flex for a week was one I simply couldn't pass up. Some might say we're a Ford Family, having owned several different models over the ...
Zing Zang Zoom - Summer Fun at the Circus
Now that summer is here, I'm on the hunt for fun and affordable activities that we can enjoy as a family. I recently found out that the circus is coming to town! I've only been to the circus once, when I was about Jake's age. I know he will love i...
