Did you know that I have a "thing" for coffee? I'm pretty sure I've shared my obsession love for all things coffee before, but if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram then I'm sure you know just how deep my love runs (pretty deep - like, it runs through my veins!). Well, since I love my coffee just that much, I decided to invite a few friends over for a coffee party. What better way to catch up on what we've been up to and have some great girl talk than over a cup of java. I, for one, cannot ... continue reading...
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Friday Letters – June 21, 2013
Dear Summer,Welcome! Today is the first day of the season, please be gentle to us with your weather and give some of the perfect California blend of cool and hot, thanks!Dear RoRo,Last week you were stuffy with a fever and seemed all better at the beginning of the week, and now last night your tummy gave you problems! I hope we can get you some relief because Mommy cannot deal with the vomit!Dear Big G,You are working your tail off, and I appreciate you so much! Looking forward to your few days ... continue reading...
Delicious Butterscotch Cookies
One of my favorite quick treats has always been butterscotch pudding. The taste of butterscotch brings me back to my childhood, when I first fell in love and it always brings a sense of nostalgia -back when a cup of pudding was all it took to make me happy. Keeping along with that love of all things butterscotch, I've used butterscotch chips in a few of my other recipes like my cheesecake with butterscotch topping and my cookie bars. In this recipe, however, they are absolutely the star of the ... continue reading...
My Experience at BlogHer Food 2013!
Has it really been over a week since I flew back from BlogHer Food? After months of planning and anticipation, the weekend came and went in a flash and I was left sleeping every chance I could for days on end after it was all over. The weekend itself was such a whirlwind! I literally stepped off the plane Thursday afternoon, hit the ground running, and didn't get a break until my flight early Sunday morning. I was in food lover's heaven - an entire weekend devoted to food! Talking about it, ... continue reading...
Friday Letters – June 14, 2013
Dear Big G,You're my hero! Thank you so much for being there with the kids this past week while I've been so busy! I know it's strange since I'm usually the one with the kids while you're out of town for work. It's a bit surreal for it to be this way, but I can't thank you enough for all your support and encouragement babe. Without you believing in me and in what we're building I couldn't do any of it! I love you!Dear RoRo,I hope you feel better soon, so glad your fever finally broke last night. ... continue reading...
Everyday Dairy for Summertime Fun with Safeway Savings!
Last week I went out of town for a few days. My last few days with the kids I was busy packing and getting our household prepared to run without me, so meals were light and easy - perfect for summer. While I was preparing to head over to my local Safeway store, I noticed that they were having a pretty amazing sale going on. Many of the items on sale were everyday dairy products and they were some of our favorites. For June Dairy Savings, if you purchase $15 or more in participating products, ... continue reading...
I’m Heading to BlogHer Food 2013!!
I'm currently in the air flying over Northern California, on my way to Austin, Texas to attend BlogHer Food 2013! Who would have thought just 11 months ago when I decided to start my blog that almost a year later I'd be here today, attending my very first blogger conference? It all started with me (obsessively) posting my daily meals on my personal Facebook account, friends encouraged me to blog the recipes and the rest is history! Now here I am with almost a years worth of archives of recipes ... continue reading...
Tailgate Style Foods with a Heart Healthy Twist! #FreshFinds
Recently I stopped in Livermore, California at the local Lucky Supermarket. There was heavy advertisement throughout the store for the Save Mart 350, which is the Nascar Sprint Cup Series that will be visiting in the Sonoma Valley from June 21st-25th. Tickets for the event can be purchased through through Save Mart Supermarket or Lucky Supermarket and you receive two reserved seat tickets for only $99. The entire store was decorated with pennant flags and special sales revolved around this fun ... continue reading...
Slow-cooked Lemon-Orange Chicken in Gravy
In my part of the country it's been pretty hot lately. Matter of fact, this past few days has been forecasted to reach the triple digits! When it's that hot, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven for anything. I like the kind of recipes where you just prepare and go. This is when my slowcooker gets utilized a lot! It's the perfect companion for this type of weather, sometimes you use the stove-top to sear your meat, but other than that the only preparation is preparing spices and ... continue reading...
Friday Letters – May 31, 2013
Dear lil G,Yesterday was your big graduation day! I'm so proud of you, now it's off to High School you go! I can't believe the cute little boy I met right before his seventh birthday and had just began second grade is now about to embark on his journey in High School! You will do so well, and I know you have a great head on your shoulders. I love you!Dear Boobie,Your big graduation is tomorrow! I can't believe your high school days are over, and now you will embark on your journey in adulthood. ... continue reading...
Fast & Fresh Slow Cooking with emeals.com
Some of you may remember I posted a few months back about emeals.com. Well, I'm back again, and this time it's all about slow-cooker recipes! Now, you know I have a serious love affair with my slow cooker and I've posted quite a few recipes that utilize it. I'm always open to more recipes, and now emeals.com has started a new slow-cooker plan that makes mealtime even easier!I loved my subscription to emeals.com, and it was so easy and convenient to follow the recipes. They have a list of where ... continue reading...
Dinner and a Movie with EPIC The Movie, Tyson Chicken Nuggets and Del Monte Green Beans! #MealsTogether
© 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.Happy Memorial Day! Many families honor today in a variety of ways. I've had quite a few family members (including my uncles and grandfathers) that have served in the military (my oldest son is still considering it). I understand the significance of today and give so much respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us. During this three day weekend, some people barbecue, some travel. My family likes to attend the big ... continue reading...
#MealsTogether with Tyson Chicken Nuggets and Del Monte Green Beans partnered with EPIC The Movie!
© 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.If you have kids of any age, you are probably aware there's a big family movie opening today! Yes, you guessed it, EPIC The Movie is opening in theaters nationwide today!We are a big family, with kids of all ages, so we enjoy attending movies that we can all enjoy. We appreciate movies that appeal to our youngest two with the colors and animation, as well as our teens with humor and cool characters, and my husband and I love ... continue reading...
Think Outside the Blog – Weekly Blog Hop – Week 27!
Welcome to week 27 of our weekly Thursday Blog Hop, Think Outside the Blog. Here we are on week 27 of our Blog Hop. Technically it's been more weeks than that since we started, but we've had a few breaks here and there. For our regular participants I'm sure you've noticed we've been missing for the past few weeks. Our sincerest apologies, but we've all become SO BUSY!Personally I've had a lot going on, between my ongoing dental battle and follow ups, the untimely passing of our good friend, ... continue reading...
Lemon-Blueberry Pie with Ginger-Lemon Shortbread Crust, thanks to Walkers Shortbread!
Disclosure: I am a Blog Ambassador for Walkers Shortbread. I was provided free product to try and was not compensated for this post. All thoughts are my own.About a month ago I was contacted by a Walkers Shortbread representative to be one of a few select bloggers chosen to represent their product by being a Blog Ambassador. My first reaction? Flattered!Of course I'm familiar with Walkers Shortbread products, I've seen them in the cookie aisle at most stores as long as I can remember. Who could ... continue reading...
Come get to know the newest Flagship Walgreens store in San Francisco! #SFWAG
I was invited to the opening of the Walgreens store opening by Collective Bias®. I was compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias ™ and Walgreens #CBias #SocialFabric All Opinions are my own.There is one store that I always go to if I just need to pick something up really quick, if I ran out of diapers at 9 pm, and where I've picked up medication and prescriptions for years. That store is always my neighborhood Walgreens.For so long I've always gone to Walgreens ... continue reading...
Friday Letters – May 10, 2013
Dear RoRo & D-Man,You guys did so well with your haircuts last Friday night. It's so easy now to wash up and go! I'm glad you guys did well and are cool in the summer without all that hair!Dear Boobie,I'm so proud of you starting a new job!! Keep up the great work son, with a desire to succeed you can do anything!Dear New Walgreen's in San Francisco,I love you!! I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and get a private tour prior to the store opening. ... continue reading...
Fish Tacos with Creamy Fish Taco Sauce
Growing up in California, I've always had access to Mexican food in many forms. From fast food, to Tex-Mex, taco trucks, taquerias, and even the nice fancy authentic restaurants. So it's no wonder that I make burritos, quesadillas, beans, taco salads, enchiladas, tacos and many other dishes. I love Mexican food, and one of my families favorite meals is fish tacos. I remember one time I went to this one little place that served the best fish tacos. I was hooked, and when that particular ... continue reading...
The Birth of My Love!
Today is a very special day!Big G, at age 3. What a cutie!!The day my husband was born! Today we celebrate his life, and all the wonderful things he adds to our lives by being here. My husband works a million hours a week (or so it seems) but he still manages to find the time to help me with all these kids, take care of all the man duties around the house, take kids to practice, and provide hugs to me when I've had a super stressed out day.I know I'm a lucky woman, even on his birthday for his ... continue reading...
Think Outside the Blog – Weekly Blog Hop – Week 26!
Welcome to week 26 of our weekly Thursday Blog Hop, Think Outside the Blog. Here we are once again, another week of our awesome blog hop! Each week I get forward to seeing you link up with us, read your stories, and get to know a few new people that come visit. THANK YOU for continuing to come back and sharing various parts of your life with us!This week our co-host is Mandi at All My Happy Endings. She writes about her life as a mom, a wife, as a consumer and everything in between. Her blog is ... continue reading...
