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In celebration of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and the official start of summer, Sam's Club is gearing up to challenge families everywhere to create a whole meal on a grill. Not only is this a great way to keep the mess to a minimum but it's a really healthy way to cook food. Grilling can also be fun as it brings the family outdoors and particularly fun for me becaue it gives me a chance to hand the apron over to my husband and let him cook … [Read more...]
Now that Spring is in full swing with Summer just weeks away, it's time to start planning your get-together events. One of my favorite ways to host a party is with a theme and thanks to the new limited editions Tostitos Thins, it's easier than ever to create a pretty awesome Fiesta. Available for a limited time only, these lighter, thinner tortilla chips come in two flavors including Lime & Salt and TexMex. We put together a little Fiesta … [Read more...]
Being a mom is a 24/7 job and while the smiles, giggles and hugs are often reward enough, it's nice to have one special day set aside just for me. Mother's Day, what a glorious day that is. For me, it's special because I get to spend it with my precious children. For many moms who are still pregnant, the Mother's Day celebration is a bit different and to help you get the most out of your special day I've partnered with Diapers.com to offer an … [Read more...]
I've got some good news and bad news. The bad news ... May is National Laundry Month. Ick, I know. Laundry is probably my least favorite chore (next to cleaning toilets). The pouring, the stuffing, the moving, the waiting, the folding and hanging, it's all a drag. However, the good news is Method is making your everyday laundry chore a little bit easier with the "Say No to Jugs" campaign. You can lighten your load by ditching the heavy, messy … [Read more...]
When I first shared my story of what it was like becoming a mother to three children and watching as my older children met their youngest (and last) sibling for the first time, I couldn't help but get a little misty-eyed. I imagine that feeling of pure bliss is something all parents experienced when their own children were born. I can say without a doubt, it was the most unexpected, yet sweet moment of my entire life to know that I created this … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Chili’s Grill & Bar. All opinions are 100% mine. Date nights are far and few between for my husband and I but when we do get them, we almost always head to Chili's. It gives us an hour to experience some great food and even a few adult beverages. Sometimes we even split a drink for a little added romance. In fact, we're overdue for a date night and with the weather getting warmer it means Cinco de Mayo … [Read more...]
Just in time for Mother's Day I was introduced to Italy’s #1 selling white ceramic non-stick sauté pans. The Bialetti Aeternum 12-Inch Covered Deep Saute Pan is the perfect gift for any foodie mom out there. I've had the opportunity to cook with this particular pan for the past week and I must say, it has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of cookware. Just a few days ago I used it to whip up a batch of creamy Parmesan & sun-dried … [Read more...]
Each year, more than 3.5 million children under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports-related injuries,(1) with strains and sprains among the most common complaints (2). My son was no exception when during his first year of tackle football he took some hard hits from the biggest kids on the line. As I watched him play hard every game, I always worried about him getting hurt. This year, I'm going to spend less time worrying and more time … [Read more...]
Last week I shared a cherry chocolate waffle dessert that was absolutely to-die-for and if you actually read through my run on sentences and such you wouldn't have seen the mention of a KitchenAid Waffle Baker giveaway and a healthier way to eat Belgian waffles. Well, that day has arrived. First, I want talk about the waffles. Technically it's more of a breakfast sandwich but you still get that tender waffle just without the heavy syrup. Made … [Read more...]
No matter where you go or what you're doing there will inevitably be some trash along the way. I know because in a house of five, we have our fair share and then some. Every week we put our Glad Black Bags to the test with waste from cooking, product packaging, printing, the list goes on and on. Fortunately, Glad Black Bags are capable of handling it all thanks to the ForceFlex design. Each bag is designed with a unique diamond texture that … [Read more...]
