What's better than having all your family with you during the holidays? Cooking in brand new Rachael Ray Cookware! You can enter to win a Rachael Ray Porcelain II Orange 10pc Set! Check out the details below: Welcome to the Give Thanks Rachael Ray Cookware Event! Hosted by Mom Blog Society and Mom to Bed by 8 Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Capri's Coupons, Swank Savings, and My Vegan Gluten Free Life! The stylish two-tone ...
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Alphabet Photography: For that “Hard to Shop for” Person This Season! #AlphabetPhotography
The holiday season is about to start, if it hasn't already. I can tell you that since December 26 of last year, my "gift closet" started to fill up again. Yeah, mu hubby thinks I'm crazy, but when I see the perfect gift for someone, I HAVE to buy it right then and there. Of course, the after-season sales help too! Speaking of my hubby, he has to be one of the hardest and easiest to shop for. I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but I've had ...
Sandy Getting in the Way
I'd first like to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to all the people who are suffering from the effects of Sandy's devastation. My family and I are lucky. We currently own two homes while we transition into our new house, and both were in Sandy's path. Thankfully, we only had very minor damage. The kids slept through most of the strong winds and we didn't lose power or water at the house we're currently living in. I joked in one of my ...
Traveling? Check out Gogobot! #GogobotTravel
My hubby and I must be absolutely insane because we are planning our first trip to Europe as a family. My toddler doesn't travel well- she gets car sick, and my infant just doesn't like to be in one position for too long, but that can change in a few months. This will be our first time going on a plane together, and while I'm not looking forward to the plane ride, I am looking forward to seeing Greece and Cyprus, and teaching my toddler about our ...
Oh, The Many Uses of Baking Soda!
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I was on the hunt to find all natural cleaning products. I traded in my traditional mop for a steam mop so that chemicals weren't necessary. I also researched cleansers that would be good for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. I was amazed to find out I had everything I needed right at home AND it was one of the most inexpensive items in my pantry: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda! I had ...
Gone Vegetarian? Let’s Celebrate during National Vegetarian Month!
After speaking with a few friends who are vegetarians, I've decided to do my own little experiment and try to cut out meats from my diet. The reason I decided to do this is because I have been feeling extremely fatigued for a few years now, and I figured a diet change was in order. I have been trying to cut back on meats because they are full of antibiotics and growth hormones and I don't want this stuff in my body! I guess you can't really call ...
Moving….here we go!
It's starting to set in. We are actually moving. I have the boxes piled up in the living room and the bubble wrap is just sitting there looking at me as if to say, “ok, let's get this show on the road!”. And there's my kitchen, with all my cabinets full of every kind of cooking aid you could imagine, just taunting me. I imagine it's saying, “HA! I dare you to attempt to get everything packed with 3 kids and a dog needing you every moment of the ...
What Color is YOUR Coffee? #50ShadesofID
When I was a teen working in banking, I often did "coffee runs" for my coworkers. Some may have called me a gopher, but I really loved taking a few minutes away from work. With my pen and paper, I went to each person and asked what they wanted. One manager always said the same thing "Get my coffee right. I want it the same color as my skin- don't make it too light, and don't make it too dark." She would pull back her sleeve and show me her tanned ...