The holidays are all about family get togethers and some good food! We can all agree that this time of year we allow ourselves some leeway when it comes to enjoying our favorite foods and home cooking takes the lead. Having the proper tools in the kitchen is a must, especially if you host annual holiday dinners, like myself. This is the time of year I always wish I had one more casserole, one more pot, or a whisk that isn't completely bent from ...
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Black + Decker Mill & Brew Coffee Maker #HolidayGiftGuide2014
About two years ago I was introduced to whole bean coffee. When using my single cup coffee maker, I would grind the beans in a food processor and fill up a reusable filter. The flavor from whole bean coffee is unlike any other coffee I have ever tasted. I love the freshness, but the two step process can be a bit annoying, especially when I need to brew coffee for multiple guests at a time. Thankfully Black + Decker had consumers like me in ...
Keep Your Little Ones Protected From RSV This Season #MC, #RSVAwareness #PreemieProtection
Cold and flu season is upon us and one virus that always worries me this time of year is RSV. My oldest daughter had RSV right after her first birthday and it was one of the scariest viruses she had. Unlike roseola which ran its course and went away, RSV threatened to linger for weeks, causing upper respiratory distress, persistent coughing, excess mucous, fever, and a lot of lost sleep. I stayed up nights watching my baby have a hard time ...
Breathe Right, Sleep In during Daylight Savings Time! #BreatheRightSleepIn
Everyone is talking about Daylight Savings, but that extra hour of sleep we are suppose to get can be useless when you are sleeping with a snorer. Sorry hubby, but the snoring is not fun! We've tried various ways to relieve his night time congestion, like sleeping in certain positions and trying various pillows. It wasn't until he tried Breathe Right lavender scented nasal strips that we both found some relief. Now, getting ...
Store Brands May Be Just As Good As Name Brands!
While I can be brand loyal, our pediatrician always told us to use generic medications for our children. He explained that the generic medications would go through the same testing and strict guidelines as the name brands, but because they don't advertise, they can cost a lot less. This was true when a big acetaminophen brand pulled all their infant products from the shelves for a recall, while the store- brand items were still there and our only ...
We Love Story Time With @KazazKids App!
I know there is a big debate as to whether or not using the iPad for learning is harmful or beneficial, but as a former teacher I think technology can be a useful tool in education. My daughters are allowed to use their iPads at their leisure, but are limited to an hour total per day, usually broken up throughout the day, and can only play games I allow. Kazaz! is a new iPad App that is not only in line with apps I feel comfortable with my ...
I #GetGoing With Jif to Go Dippers #MC #Sponsored
Life on the go seems to be the norm as children get older and involved in more activities outside of school. Running from school to after school or sports activities, or even weekend trips to enjoy the beautiful fall weather means we need to have the car stocked with easy snacks. The dreaded "I'm Hungry" when meals are at least an hour away is something I don't want to be unprepared for. We always have dry snacks in the car that don't require ...
We Got Our Halloween Costumes from @BuyCostumes!
Halloween is just around the corner and if you haven't gotten your costumes yet, you have to get them TODAY! My girls have been on an Elsa and Anna kick since last year, but for Halloween they wanted to do something different. Thankfully Buy Costumes has something for EVERYONE, especially little princesses who have a hard time making up their mind. My oldest has decided Ariel will be her new favorite princess this Halloween. But not Ariel ...