I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Can you believe that it’s already December? This weekend was Thanksgiving and even though … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Saving Time in the Kitchen
It’s important to me to make dinner for my family more often than not. During the week, however, I don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen when we only have a few short hours to spend as a family between Justin getting home from work & going to bed. I’ve figured out a few shortcuts that allow … [Read more...]
Getting Kids in the Kitchen with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls!
So you might remember the recipe I shared here last month for Sneaky Veggie Pizza Pockets. While I just came up with them a month ago, they’ve become a staple in our home! But even before that, Pillbury’s Crescent Rolls were already a regular fixture on our dinner plates. Whether you use them as … [Read more...]
Recipe: Spiced Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream by Giada De Laurentiis {&Review}
Have you seen the Giada De Laurentiis line at Target? I have been wanting to try some of the products from both the kitchen line & the grocery line for a long time, but was afraid to venture out of the comfort zone of my go-to snacks & old, half melted cooking tools. I recently received … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Noodle Day with PF Chang’s Home Menu!
Did you know that today, October 6, is National Noodle Day? {I admit, I totally didn't until this year!} Well PF Chang's knows about this little known holiday & wants to help you celebrate this year! PF Chang's Home Menu frozen entree selections feature robust sauces, marinated meats, and- my … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday…ish.
So it's technically still Monday, but just barely. Why so late? Well, Sundays are usually my meal planning/grocery shopping day but this week I was too busy! First Shane & I had a birthday party to go to, and then Hubby & I had a "date night" during the day- we finally went & saw … [Read more...]
Interview with Parenting Expert Dr. Michele Borba
Shane is at that really annoying creative & explorative stage where he has realized he can say "No" to foods- and he does. Frequently. So frequently, that I'm often afraid my kid is going to starve to death. I know, I know: "He won't let himself starve", "He'll eat when he's hungry", … [Read more...]
Review & Giveaway: Raisels!
Getting Shane to eat is always a struggle. I usually have to make him two lunches since the first one always ends up on the floor {and subsequently, in my dog's belly}. So when I heard about Raisels- raisins that taste like candy- I couldn't wait to try them out! Raisels come in Sour Lemon, Sour … [Read more...]