Just recently, I found out that some orange juices are made from oranges that are imported from Brazil. This seemed odd to me, because I always thought that orange juice came from Florida. Do you remember that commercial where the woman sticks her hand in the back of her grocers refrigerator and "picks" a container of fresh orange juice directly from a Florida grove? Well, THAT'S the image I have in my mind when it comes to orange juice: freshly ...
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Summer Entertaining on a Budget!
My house has always had an open door to friends and relatives. Whether it is a Friday night in with some wine and a movie, or a weekend barbecue outdoors with the kids, it seems that we are always entertaining. Of course, we don't mind- there is no better feeling than having friends and family around to make memories with! Barbecues weren't always our thing- we live in the city and don't have a backyard. We do have a concrete sitting area with ...
Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Featuring Nakano Rice Vinegar!
My hubby and I, along with my cousin, decided to join a vegetable coop this season. We've been talking about it for two years, but we always seem to miss the deadline. This year we were proactive and made it! So, each week we have a box of fresh, organic veggies to base our meals on. We knew that this would help us change our diet and live healthier lives, especially after my pregnancy which made me have insane cravings of salt and fat. I managed ...
Pretend Play With a Toddler And Her Friend, Emma!
Meet Emma: She is my toddler's newest BFF and goes everywhere with us. According to my toddler, Emma loves to watch Doc McStuffins, her favorite food is Broccoli, and she loves playing with PlayDoh (although getting it out of her hair is a different story..) You can say that Emma has become part of the family, requiring her own seat at the dinner table, and even her own drinking cup. I drew the line when Emma needed her own meal. Emma is just ...
Hot Summer Toys: Indoor Fun with Sesame Street ABC Playland Inflatable Ball Pit
Who doesn't love ball pits? I'm almost 30 (ugh, I can't believe I said that out loud) and I still love ball pits. Whenever we go to children's birthday parties I use my toddler as an excuse to jump in and join the fun. Now, you can bring the fun to your house with the Sesame Street ABC Playland Inflatable Ball Pit! Of course, I can't fit in this one, but my toddler has lots of fun playing in this tent-like ball playland. Either side of the ball ...
Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham and Other Stories on BluRay!
I remember reading Dr. Seuss books in my pediatrician's office as a little girl. Dr. Seuss really is a timeless classic and now my toddler enjoys the Dr. Seuss collection as much as I did. I never saw any videos for Dr. Seuss until just recently when I was sent Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham and Other Stories on BluRay to review. My toddler was immediately intrigued by the box. We watched the BlueRay TWICE in the first sitting because she liked ...
Stimulate Baby’s Senses With Lamaze Toys! (#Giveaway) @tomy_toy
There are some baby items that you may not put much thought into, and then there are others that you research until you are on information overload! Infant toys may seem to be a no brainer, but did you know that newborns can't see too well? Once the fuzziness is gone and their eyes start working, they love to focus on three main colors: black, white, and red. after a few weeks, your infant can start to see more vibrant colors and may even respond ...
Yummy Frozen Breakfast Treats for Toddlers!
My toddler isn't much of a breakfast eater. I know the importance of breakfast, but after assessing the rest of her diet, I feel that she is getting enough nutrients throughout the day. Still, I worry. I notice that she can start lagging around lunch time and even gets extremely cranky if she doesn't have something in her belly for breakfast. I know many people won't agree with me on this- but I let her have ice pops for breakfast. No, not the ...