As I sit here, sipping on a glass of sweet Moscato, taking a bite of a blueberry swirl cheesecake, watching my kids play outside, I think – it really can’t get any better than this! I adore springtime and I LOVE me a big glass of wine! This post is sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards. [...]
New Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch [review]
April 15, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
I love Honey Bunches of Oats! I may have a whole case of ‘Just Bunches’ in my pantry. We just can’t get enough. This is why I was excited to try the new Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch cereal. I often top my yogurt with Honey Bunches… it’s a perfect combo! What is [...]
A review of DOLE Fruit Parfaits
March 31, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Sometimes you just crave a little something sweet! Or all the time, in my case. Having individually-packaged snacks like Dole Fruit Parfaits is perfect, as this allows me to have a “sweet escape” while not straying from my diet. If I have time, I pop a parfait in the freezer for a few minutes first. [...]
NutriBullet – drink to your health!
March 2, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
A friend of mine – Sally – raves about her NutriBullet. I have a Magic Bullet, by the same company, which I LOVE, so I can just imagine how great the NutriBullet is! It claims to be the world’s first, single-serve super food nutrition extractor, emulsifying healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains into [...]
What’s for dinner tonight? zpizza!
February 28, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Think back to the holidays… I don’t know about you, but at my house the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas was too full of leftover turkey and too short on time. No matter how many “what to do with leftover turkey” recipes I found, I was still left with an unsightly amount of gobbler. In [...]
Oh! moments {Progresso giveaway}
February 4, 2013 · by · 13 Comments
It’s the little things- when you look at yourself in the mirror and like what you see. Or when your jeans zip up all the way with ease. Or when your husband tells you you look great in that outfit… those Oh! moments! They’re awesome. When’s the last time you had one of those moments? [...]
Dip, Dip, Hooray! A fun family game night
September 10, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I find that my kids are much more likely to eat their dinner when they have a hand in making it! And if it’s something fun to eat, even better. Heinz, Tyson & Ore-Ida challenged me to make a creative meal with their products, and that’s exactly what we did. My girls will eat practically [...]
Easy Mexican Rice with Mazola
July 20, 2012 · by · 68 Comments
Every time we have a family gathering, it’s my responsibility to make the Mexican rice. Well, to me it’s just rice. My mom, my abuelita (grandma), and all my tías (aunts) have made it this way since I can remember. Once I was old enough to work at the stove, it became my job. Recently, [...]
Declare “Sweet Independence” with Hershey’s Simple Pleasures
July 18, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
This summer, I’m declaring my Sweet Independence from stress. I know it’s easier said than done, but I’m making an effort, truly. I’ve gotten rid of a ton of physical clutter in my house hoping that will simplify things. I’m learning to say “no” more often as to not spread myself too thin. I know [...]
Semi-homemade Tres Leches Cake
July 5, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I don’t bake in the summer. It just doesn’t make sense, since the oven makes the kitchen so hot! Instead of the usual cake, muffins, and cookies that I make so often in the wintertime, during these hot months we’ll usually stick to fresh fruit (watermelon!), ice pops, and ice cream for dessert. That’s not [...]
Amp Up Your Iced Coffee with International Delight
June 22, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
You know it’s summer when you can make the switch from hot coffee to iced! Making it at home is kind of a pain, though, and while I love a good iced coffee from my favorite café, it’s a little expensive to indulge in that often so it’s only a ‘sometimes’ treat. International Delight has [...]
School’s out- time to #GrabSummerFun
June 18, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Maya’s last day of school was Friday, and we celebrated. Yes. We. Did. Did this feel like the longest school year ever, or is it just me? Not that I have a lot to compare it too, as Maya’s barely a rising second-grader! I did think it was important to recognize and celebrate the wonderful [...]
