Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. #EatMoreBites Last Thursday RiRi and D-Man both had graduation ceremonies. RiRi graduated 8th grade, and D-Man graduated preschool. We decided to keep D-Man home for the summer so he could enjoy the break with the rest of the kids, that way we could plan our days around summertime fun and activities. One … [Read more...]
Keeping the Tradition Going with Hallmark #ValentineCards
I was taught at a very young age the importance of a good greeting card. My dad had a certain knack for always picking the best cards that would bring a tear to your eye. I remember always being amazed at how his cards were perfectly suited for each person. Every holiday, birthday and special occasion I knew I could always expect a heartfelt greeting card, and sometimes he would even purchase one "just because". Of course, those were always the best. Through the years I've followed in my dads … [Read more...]
Say #Cheers2Chocolate with ChocolatRouge this Holiday Season!
Disclosure: The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Recently I discovered an entirely new experience in wine. It's a new line called ChocolatRouge Wine and it combines the decadence of rich chocolate flavors with fine red wine. It's a winning combination! Not only is it great in a wine glass to sip, but you can add it to your favorite recipe to add a bit of richness or even a few splashes to your favorite drink. It's perfect for the holiday season when everyone … [Read more...]
Creamy & Fun, Müller Quaker Yogurt is a new favorite!
If there was one "must-have" item on my grocery shopping list each week for my family, it would be yogurt. From my youngest all way up to us as parents, we are definitely a family of yogurt lovers. I usually buy a variety of yogurts, some for little kids, some for the older kids, and different ones for the hubby and I. I like to use mine in smoothies, and sometimes I'll switch out a plain greek yogurt in a recipe if it calls for something else, just to give it a little added health benefit and … [Read more...]
M&M’s Peanut Butter Magic Bars with Chocolate Ganache
I've mentioned before that D-Man has a deep affinity for peanut butter. Another of his favorite treats are M&M's. He loves those plain M&M's in the brown bag. It never fails, when we're in line getting groceries or checking out at our local Walmart store, he always has to have the M&M's. So I had the bright idea to create an easy but delicious dessert that incorporates the two, and even included a layer of chocolate ganache (which is so simple to make!). What goes better than peanut … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Combat Flu Season With Bigelow Tea
Unfortunately that inevitable season has arrived. No I'm not talking about Thanksgiving or Christmas, or even the holidays in general. I'm speaking about the cold and flu season. Some seasons are just unavoidable for our family, and this is one of them. We take our vitamins, we eat well, we even give ourselves extra boosts for immunity and health. There's a variety of steps our family takes to try to avoid the sick season, but once one of us gets sick we know what's to come. Weeks of stuffy … [Read more...]
Mix-and-Match Wine Pairings for the Season
Can we chat about wine? This past weekend I was browsing the aisles of my favorite Save Mart store and I noticed they were having a fantastic sale on wine. You can buy ANY four (or more) wine and spirits and receive 10% off your total - you even get this cute tote that fits all four bottles! I realized that I don't talk about wine or alcohol in general in this space, unless it's added to a sauce or as an additional flavoring to meat. Since the holidays are upon us, I felt this was a subject that … [Read more...]
Moments of Connection with Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice #loveyourcup
Today we're going to talk about one of my favorite subjects. We're talking coffee. Actually, scratch that. I'm a coffee addict, but what makes my coffee extra delectable and something I look forward to each day is the creamer. A little secret as to why Autumn is my favorite season.. well, that's when my favorite seasonal coffee creamers are fully stocked at stores everywhere. My favorite flavor is Pumpkin Spice!I've shared many times my affinity for coffee, about how I fantasize in the evening … [Read more...]
Healthy (and Gluten Free) Tuna & Avocado Bowls
When I think of eating healthy, vitamin rich foods one of the things that always tops my list is tuna. Tuna is rich in Omega 3 and protein, and it's mild taste compliments a variety of meals. Mixed with the right ingredients it can be just the right fuel your body needs when you are eating right and getting in shape. Unfortunately, tuna tends to get combined with a ton of bad ingredients, which completely ruins the health benefits by adding unnecessary fats, carbs, sugar and sodium. Recently, … [Read more...]
#Rubi2Go The Convenient Pick-Me-Up!
Often I do my grocery shopping in the morning. Sometimes it's best to just get it out of the way so I have the rest of the day free to spend with my little ones, write recipes, or cook. I'll wake the kids up, pack everyone in the car while they're still calm and groggy and head off to the store. Often I'm still groggy too, and it just doesn't make sense to stop at those expensive coffee shops when I'm the type that shops for the best deal with my groceries.The first time I spotted a Rubi Kiosk … [Read more...]
