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Just in time for Halloween, the TWIX® Treat Survey uncovers the treat behaviors and preferences of adults ages 18 to 34. From hidden sweets to a penchant for chocolate – when it comes to treats, adults really are big kids at heart. Survey results include: The 30 year-old trick-or-treater: Nearly 7 out of 10 adults (69 percent) ages 18 to 24, and half of adults ages 25 to 34 said they would do it if they could. Trick-or-treating, that is. … [Read more...]
It's time to fess up because I know I've got some nerdy friends here. Who's a Star Wars fan? It's okay to admit, I promise I won't make fun of you because I've got a little crush on Yoda myself. What's more is my husband and son are huge fans of the movies and both got a little too excited when they found out STAR WARS THE COMPLETE SAGA on Blu-ray Disc hit stores shelves on September 16th. And if that wasn't enough, in honor of the release, … [Read more...]
For the past few weeks our family has been soaking up every last minute of warm weather nature had to offer as the colder fall weather has made its way into Illinois. Among our favorite outdoor activities, my children really enjoyed our last summer picnic the most. It was a time we could all enjoy a good meal, fun games and some time together without interruptions. It was also a great time for my husband and I because we weren't spending out time … [Read more...]
During the final weeks of summer my family and I have been looking for creative ways to have a little fun and enjoy the sunny days before cooler fall weather arrives. One activity we can always count on for fun, great food and good times is a picnic at the park. It's the perfect excuse for me to put together my favorite picnic dishes and enjoy one on one time with each of the kids whether that is pushing our youngest on the swing, catching the … [Read more...]
Almost two weeks ago I revealed my plans to give my kitchen a little makeover and asked for your help to decide which Glidden Tester paint color would look best in my kitchen. The response was overwhelming! Between the comments and tweets, I got a lot of support for two colors in particular, the Red Delicious and Cinnamon Stick. Both are lovely colors and each one got so much support I decided to let my kids be the color choice tie … [Read more...]
In recent weeks I've been seeing a lot of buzz on blogs about the BabyCakes line of products which includes the Cake Pop Maker, Cupcake Maker, Donut Maker and even a Whoopie Pie Maker. These products look like a cake pop decorators dream --- on the box. Who wouldn't want to skip the process of baking a cake, crumbling it, squishing it up with icing and rolling a bunch of balls. With the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker you can skip that messy process and … [Read more...]
If you're like me and holding out until the last minute to shop for your mother, you'll want to pay close attention as I share Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate for Mother's Day. I know firsthand these wonderful edible gifts will be a hit with mom as I got to sample a dozen Swizzled Berries with Dipped Cookies. These incredibly delicious berries are hand dipped and delivered to the recipient chilled and packaged very well. Every berry and … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I was asked to try a new kind of cookware. Not just any kind of cookware, but something truly different. At first, I was pretty skeptical. 360 Cookware claims that you can cook foods healthier without using oils or butter or even cooking spray. Before using the 360 Cookware by Americraft, I would have told you it sounded like a very expensive gimmick. After using 360 Cookware, I'm completely blow away by how amazing and … [Read more...]
Sandwiches come in all shapes, sizes and endless possibilities as far as ingredients. For me, they make the perfect lunch because I never get bored mixing and matching ingredients. Pair them with a soup and you've got an incredible meal! Kraft Foods understands America's love for sandwiches and has created an amazing assortment of recipes to share that will leave your mouth watering. My Ultimate Sandwich involves lots of fresh but simple … [Read more...]
The days following my hard drive crash filled my life with more chaos and emotionally draining moments than I can begin to count. By Monday, I was so exhausted and ready to find a calm in the storm. I needed to escape somewhere with a peaceful atmosphere and the comfort of warm food -- that place was Panera. Despite consistently being the most packed restaurant I've ever been to, the atmosphere and people are always so mellow, even quiet at … [Read more...]
