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I say different because it's not exactly better, worse or even staying the same. Some major things have changed in our lives in the past few months. For instance, Matt, our son who is about to enter the teenage years. Dun. Dun. Dun. I imagine it will be far worse than I'm imagining because at the pre-teen age of 10 1/2 he's already got the attitude I expected around age 14 or so. Couple that with his ADHD/ODD and we're fully expecting to be … [Read more...]
I'm sure every parent thinks the birth of each of their children is a special moment to never be forgotten. As a mom of three children, I know I feel that each birth was uniquely special but the last, well, that I think was the sweetest. While many memories fade over time, I will never forget the day our last child was born because it was also the day our son and daughter met their baby sister for the first time. They had both spent 9 long … [Read more...]
Spring is finally here and I'm so excited for two reasons: warm weather and cool desserts. During the winter months I love warm and fruity desserts but the Spring and Summer months is all about refrigerator cakes, ice cream and other cool treats. When I'm looking for new recipes to try I start with my favorite brand's website. I'm always surprised by the creative recipes available online that use products I keep on hand like McCormick … [Read more...]
By now you know that the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party for 2012 is in full swing. And if you don't know ... well ... you should go check out the party post. It's a fun online event where you get to meet lots of new bloggers and enter to win over $20,000 in prizes. As part of the celebration I created my blog party post (psst- there's also a secret giveaway included) and I shared some fun party foods for the blog hop. These Parmesan … [Read more...]
April 12th is kinda an awesome day! You know why? It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Awesome, see! I don't know a single person that doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich. I had my fair share of them growing up and I love making them for my kids. They're ridiculously easy to make -- if you know the right tricks to cook them to perfection. And of course you can always give this classic sandwich a makeover with some fresh cilantro … [Read more...]
There's nothing I love more than a light dessert after a really filling dinner. While we don't do it every night, we do enjoy having a dessert a couple nights a week. It gives our family a chance to gather around the table for a few minutes before the bedtime routine starts. More often than not, COOL WHIP whipped topping is incorporated into our desserts in some form or another. I love that I can thaw out a tub and use it to add a bit of … [Read more...]
Who would have thought you'd see me showing off a recipe featuring Coca-Cola? We all know I'm a big Pepsi fan and my husband is the die hard Coca Cola fan. Opposites attract right? Well, when my husband saw that I was presented with the opportunity to try out some recipes that include Coca-Cola as the special ingredient, he begged and pleaded for me to try a meal out. I'm guessing the BBQ recipes from Chef G. Garvin had a little something to do … [Read more...]
April is National Youth Sports Safety Month – I teamed up with SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap to bench the beige of traditional sports wraps for my kids. For many parents, this is a busy time of the year with Spring sports for kids. The temperature is warming up, kids are ready to get outside and get active, it's a good time to think about sports safety. Injuries are always on my mind especially as I watched my son get pounded into the ground time … [Read more...]
Years ago, I was a coffee fanatic. I would have a cup to wake up, a cup with a bubble bath and maybe even a cup of decaf to settle down for the night. Unfortunately, coffee is just not very agreeable with my stomach these days but that doesn't stop me from enjoying one every once in awhile with a little dessert. These days you can find coffees in just about any flavor you can imagine. A new coffee from Donut Shop brand includes a very … [Read more...]
Whether you're planning for a holiday meal, Spring get-together or just looking for fresh vegetables to feed a crowd, this double duty side dish will be something great to add to your menu. Thanks to the McCormick Spring Look Book, I found a lot of recipes that I can't wait to try and some that I already have and love. Separately, the Garlic & Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes and Ginger Glazed Carrots are perfect for a quick meal but together, they … [Read more...]
