Product Reviews, Giveaways, and Personal Anecdotes

GoPicnic – yummy, healthy, convenient!

Posted by on Mar 7, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Updates. Thanks for visiting!I’m not ashamed to admit that I...

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Yo-Plus yogurt’s new flavor

Posted by on Mar 2, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways

Yo-Plus is a staple on my weekly shopping list. At 4 ounces per serving, I like that it’s a smaller cup than most individual yogurts...

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Want healthy cereal? Look for the Big G

Posted by on Feb 25, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews

One of my favorite cereals when I was a little was Lucky Charms. Now, more than 20 years later, I still love it. There’s a reason...

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Make Auntie Anne’s pretzels at HOME!

Posted by on Feb 13, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Gift Ideas

I received an Auntie Anne’s Make-Your-Own Pretzel Kit last week and thought it would be a fun project for Maya and I to work on while MJ...

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We Are One… with President Obama

Posted by on Jan 17, 2009 in Events, Food & Drink Reviews, Recipes

So much fun stuff is happening in DC these next few days, and I’m so lucky to be able to be a part of it! My plans: Sunday: Attend...

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Mom’s Best Naturals passed the test

Posted by on Jan 5, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews

Breakfast is one meal I don’t put too much thought into. All I ask is that it be something that can be prepared quickly and easily,...

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My M&M’s – your favorite candy, your way

Posted by on Jan 2, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Gift Ideas

I love M&M’s. The crunchy coating on the outside and creamy chocolate inside… mmmm! You might even remember how I wanted...

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Ultimate Party Meatballs

Posted by on Dec 18, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Recipes

We spend a large part of this season focused on food. I love making all the traditional dishes, but usually spice things up a bit by trying...

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Klean Kanteen

Posted by on Nov 25, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Green Living

Giveaway is closed. As a mom of a toddler, I feel like I worry about every little thing. You would think something as simple as a sippy cup...

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SodaStream Home Soda Maker

Posted by on Nov 24, 2008 in Domesticity, Food & Drink Reviews, Gift Ideas, Green Living, Technology

Who likes lugging those big, heavy bottles or cans of soda home from the grocery store? Not me. And now, with my new home soda maker, I may...

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Try something new this Thanksgiving!

Posted by on Nov 21, 2008 in Events, Food & Drink Reviews, Party Ideas, Recipes

I mentioned in a previous post how you should take a chance and try a new recipe this Thanksgiving. Well, I’ve done the dirty work...

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Thanksgiving Tips

Posted by on Nov 20, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews

I was a guest at yet another Giant Food event last week. I’m so lucky to have an ongoing relationship with the grocery store chain....

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Ghirardelli Luxe Milk Chocolate

Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews

Really good chocolate is hard to come by. The kind that you just savor bite by bite, and because of its richness, can just have a tiny...

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Gobble-licious… that’s what it is.

Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Life

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner leaves me in a bit of a bind, and not for the reasons you may expect. Don’t take me wrong, I LOVE the...

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Aching for Risotto

Posted by on Sep 17, 2008 in Events, Food & Drink Reviews, Recipes

You may recall my post last month about attending a luncheon sponsored by the grocery store Giant. It took place at Chef Geoff’s in...

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guilt-free chocolatey goodness

Posted by on Sep 15, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Websites

Last year I wanted to dress the girls up as M&Ms. I brought it up with Marsy last week, and she gave me a funny look. Apparently...

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The question I ask myself everyday….

Posted by on Aug 22, 2008 in Domesticity, Events, Food & Drink Reviews

What am I going to make for dinner? For a time, I was so good about writing out a weekly menu, and shopping accordingly. That has fallen by...

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Ready, set… Snacktivate!

Posted by on Jul 29, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Websites

Kellogg’s is currently promoting a healthy-eating initiative called Snacktivate. Much like Childhood is Calling, Snacktivate provides...

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Juice pouches – a handy tip

Posted by on Jul 25, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Green Living, Life

I don’t give Maya juice that often, so when she does have some she tends to suck it down like a college student drinking beer at a...

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Let me take you down, ’cause I’m going to Strawberryville.

Posted by on Jul 13, 2008 in Food & Drink Reviews, Websites

Marsy and I just visited Strawberryville. No, it’s not an actual city – it’s an online destination where kids can learn...

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