If you haven't jumped on the healthy living and eating bandwagon, Aetna and SheSpeaks is urging you to join now! We all know that healthy eating habits are important in our overall well being - but a lot of people are unaware that the food choices they make may have severe health consequences later on in their lives. One of my favorite healthy recipes is Turkey Spinach meatballs. Why do I love them? They are FULL of flavor and vitamins and LOW ...
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OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Review
My mom has a "magical" cleaning powder that she adds to her laundry and swears by it. I tried it a few times, saw no real difference, and I still have a box sitting in the storage drawer under my washing machine. Having a toddler who feeds herself (and does not believe in wearing a bib) means that I have some heavy duty stains to deal with when it comes time for laundry. From tomato sauce to watermelon stains, my toddler's clothing is only worn a ...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (cards)!
With less than 100 days until Christmas, it is not too early to start thinking about gifts and those special holiday cards! For the first few years in our relationship, my hubby thought I was out of my mind for picking up Christmas gifts during the warmer months. If I found something I thought was the perfect gift, I couldn't pass it up! Now that we are married, he actually appreciates that I am on top of the holiday to do list, although he may ...
Outdoor fun with the Family #C2Play2Day
Living in the city, there aren't too many opportunities to play in a grassy area and kick a ball around - but we have managed to find plenty of outdoor activities to keep our family occupied in our side-yard (which is concrete!) My little girl loves to create pictures with chalk and enjoys blowing bubbles. We even got her a little play house to have some fun in during the warmer months. Finding things to do hasn't really been difficult, but it ...
How to Prepare Your Nursery for Your New Arrival #SeventhGeneration
When I found out I was pregnant with my little girl, I began my search for the most natural products to use on and around her. I immediately stopped using chemicals to clean my home and decided to use vinegar. We even changed our diets and decided to go for more natural, organic foods. Around my 8th month of pregnancy, I began putting the nursery together and chose to use mainly natural products to stock her area with. From body wash and shampoo ...
Avocados from Mexico Spookamole Contest!
Guacamole has become the #1 dip at all our family functions. It's no wonder that it is everyone's favorite. This healthy dip made from Mexican avocados, the most popular Haas variety, is available year round. I have tried many recipes when it came to the perfect Guacamole, and now that I finally perfected it, I wouldn't change a thing. So, this year, instead of creating a different recipe for our upcoming Halloween party, I decided that my ...
My favorite features of my new Whirlpool Machines! #WhirlpoolMoms
When my hubby and I first got married, he had never touched a washing machine. An old 3 cycle top loader was already in our basement when we moved in, so we decided to use that until we were able to get a new machine. Within a few months the machine wasn't working anymore and we decided to get a front loading machine. The old front loader we had included many cycles, but I only used one - the quick cycle. I didn't think it was necessary to use ...
Freshen up a room with Febreze Set & Refresh!
I'm not a fan of many spray air fresheners, cones, or plug ins for a variety of reasons - but the main one is that they do not last as long as they claim, or smell that great after some time. I find that the plug in air fresheners begin to smell like something is burning after a week - when they are suppose to last much longer than that. It was not until I found the Febreze Set & Refresh on sale at my local drugstore last year that I decided ...