Product Reviews, Giveaways, and Parenting
Let’s just face it, by the time lunch time rolls around and I’ve got Big Brother off to school and Little Brother down for a nap, the last thing I want to do is make myself an elaborate lunch. Even a simple lunch often requires more effort than I want to put in. Between the [...]
This Thursday is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! I know, I know, it seems like there is a holiday for everything. Days like national bubble day, national sing in the shower day (okay, so I made that one up), national grilled cheese sandwich are a wonderful way to spend time with your kids having fun [...]
It is a given in our family that we sit down at the dinner table for family dinner every night. There is the occasional night that The Husband has to work late and we miss him at the dinner table. For every other day, we feel that family dinner time is an important time for [...]
Eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is quick prep, super easy, and packed with great things like lots of protein and veggies. It is also the perfect meal to get the kids in the kitchen and cookin! This is something you can let your little ones help out with or expect your older [...]
Does anyone have a hard time getting their daily calcium intake in a day? Or getting your kids to get enough calcium in their diet? Well, Kraft has come up with a granola bar that combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while providing the same [...]
We recently had a new baby, and we have such generous neighbors that we had a bunch of meals brought into the house. It seemed that with every meal they also brought desser–which is a big deal in our house. Not that I don’t like dessert (because I really do!), it’s just that my kids [...]
Guess what? There is an extra day this month! Woo hoo for all those lucky people born on leap day! They’ve waited 4 years for this day to finally come around again. For the rest of us it just means another day to grocery shop for. LOL, doesn’t that sound dreary. I didn’t mean [...]
Hooray! I’m excited to introduce you to a local San Antonio company today! SimplyFresco was founded in December 2005 by Ricardo Rodriguez and Michael Kennedy. From its inception, SimplyFresco has undertaken a pioneering effort to produce the very best refrigerated Mexican Salsa and Italian Pasta Sauce available in the retail market. In order to deliver [...]
Valentine’s Day *romantic sigh* Beautiful flowers, a romantic dinner at a pricey, dimly lit restaurant, walking arm and arm through the city. Sound like your plans for Valentine’s Day? Uh, yeah, unfortunately not mine either. Like millions of moms all over the world, I will be celebrating this romantic holiday with my husband in [...]
As part of getting our “homestead” up and running we have been expanding our family quite a bit these past few months with animals. We have one 7 month old Australian Shepherd, two cats, and several chickens and guineas. We want to give our animals the best life possible as they fulfill their responsibilities at [...]
How about a yummy Super Bowl treat? This delicious cinnamon caramel corn would also make a wonderful treat for your special valentine. The preparation process is easy but moderately time intensive. I prefer making this in the evening, after the boys are in bed. And, let me tell you, the time you put into making [...]
I started this little project with an idea that I had seen on pinterest. (I have recently joined and become totally obsessed with it!) They were rice krispie treats cut out in the shape of hearts and then they were dipped in chocolate.
Getting fit and eating right probably top the list of New Year’s resolutions made by people every year. I tend to eat fairly well, but I’ve been very sedentary this last year. I am determined to be more active this year. That’s why I was happy to hear that Subway is reaching out to all [...]
This recipe is perfect for these chilly winter days. This curried butternut squash soup is savory with a touch of spice. If you are looking for an amazing soup that will delight your taste buds, look no further. Here is what you’ll need: 1 2-3 lb. Butternut Squash, Peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch [...]
