Give the Gift of Healthy Cooking with a T-fal OptiGrill | |
| Now that Riley is getting older, I am much more concerned with how healthy we, as a family, are eating. Meat is a great source of protein and so we include a serving of meat ... |
Dave & Busters Offers Family Fun for Everyone this Summer | |
| One of the challenges I face during the summer is finding a way to successfully entertain my daughter without breaking the bank. Finding a great source of family fun is a must when trips to ... |
Experience True Southern Hospitality at the Ruth’s Chris Big Reds and Bourbons Dinner | |
| The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” or “The Fastest ... |
Whether at Home or On the Go, DOLE Fruit Crisps Have Snacking Covered | |
| Are you a busy mom with a family that’s always on the move? These days, a hectic lifestyle definitely seems to be the norm and not the exception, which can make healthy eating next to ... |
See My Newly Organized Pantry Thanks to the Brother P-Touch Label Machine | |
| If you read my previous post about the disorganized state of my pantry, then you know what’s coming next…the reveal of the newly organized pantry! Pictures truly are worth a thousand words and unfortunately, they ... |
Our Virtual Trip to the Napa Wine Valley Thanks to Ruth’s Chris Steak House | |
| You may remember a few weeks ago, I told you about a date night I had coming up that I was truly looking forward to…the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Taste of Napa Wine Dinner. I ... |
Wine Lovers Unite at the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Taste of Napa Wine Dinner | |
| 2013 has definitely started off with a bang for me! My daughter has started preschool and is learning new, interesting things each day. She’s also experiencing the daily drama that comes with interacting with her ... |
How to Easily Store Both Red and White Wines at Their Proper Temperatures | |
| When I was younger, I loved drinking an ice cold beer from time to time. In the South, beer is almost as popular as iced tea and quite frankly, I just wasn’t exposed to wine ... |
Take a Daily Break with Cafe Escapes and Enjoy Some Me Time | |
| We’ve all been there before…kids screaming like a bunch of banshees, dishes overflowing in the sink, a neverending shopping list and dinner that needs to be made. Sometimes this happens once in a while, but ... |
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Delicious Red Velvet Way | |
| Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because I’m typically lucky enough to be showered with two presents I absolutely adore: sweets and jewelry! Even though I try my best to behave during the ... |
Why I Quit the South Beach Diet Phase One Early | |
| If you’ve been reading my blog since the New Year, you might have read a few posts concerning my try at the South Beach Diet. I’m definitely on a quest to get healthy and completely ... |
Bring Healthy Holiday Deliciousness to the Table with Country Crock | |
| During the holidays, unhealthy (yet delicious) food choices abound! From the ooey, gooey desserts to the fresh baked breads and decadent side dishes, the pounds seem to pile on with each passing minute. Although a ... |
Take the Belly Fat Diet Challenge and Lose Those Pounds While Improving Your Health | |
| Losing weight and improving my health are always on the ‘ol “to-do” list and with the New Year quickly approaching, I’m giving these topics more and more thought. Although I’m not what you would consider ... |
The Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte Makes Tasty Holiday Drinks to Drool Over | |
| During winter, there’s nothing better than a steaming hot cup of coffee, cafe latte or hot chocolate. The creamy goodness of these beverages definitely soothes the soul as well as any frazzled holiday nerves. Unfortunately, most ... |
Once You Receive a Hickory Farms Gift Basket, the Holidays Can Officially Begin | |
| Hickory Farms is a name, that for me, is synonymous with the holiday season. I can fondly remember being a kid and coming home to a hearty after-school snack of delicious cheeses and summer sausage ... |
Tips for Preparing a Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving | |
| Thanksgiving is one particular holiday where there is always plenty of food on the table. However, hosts may find themselves stumped when preparing a “gluten-free” Thanksgiving dinner. What should be avoided? How can families create ... |
How to Stop Turkey Prices from Gobbling Up Your Budget | |
| This year’s drought has wreaked all sorts of havoc on the price of basic foods, and holiday fare hasn’t escaped its wrath. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, poultry is nearly 5 percent costlier ... |
Enjoy Thanksgiving More This Year with a HoneyBaked Ham Turkey | |
| I’m so stoked that we’re now in November, because that means that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. I love the Thanksgiving holiday, for it is steeped in tradition, gratitude, great food, family ... |
Unwind Before the Busy Holiday Season at the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Taylor Fladgate Port Dinner | |
| I don’t know about you but I am already feeling the stresses of the holiday season and the holidays aren’t even here yet! What with planning my family’s Halloween costumes, preparing for my daughter’s ... |
Are Gluten Free Products Really Better for You? | |
| I’ll have to admit that until recently, I was pretty ignorant about gluten free products. Actually, I had no idea what gluten even was. It wasn’t until I happened across the Udi’s Gluten Free booth at ... |
Create Mouthwatering Recipes Using Canned Fish | |
| Canned fish or seafood is ready when you are. It’s a convenient alternative to fast food, and it’s generally lean, healthful and convenient. Many tins are also interchangeable, so you can substitute what you have ... |
How to Make Halloween Punch and Other Frightfully Fun Foods | |
| When it comes to fun food, nothing beats Halloween. From scary treats like Boneyard Dirt Pops to frightening main dishes like Spiderweb Black Bean Burgers to bewitching Halloween Punch, this spooky season offers so many ... |
Top 10 Fall Food Ideas from Schwan’s Home Delivery Service | |
| Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year, but for many families, it can also be one of the most hectic. With back-to-school events, football games and other school activities, holiday gatherings and ... |
My All-Time Best Baby Food Making Tips | |
| I thought that maybe on this Toddler Tuesday, I would travel off the beaten path of cute baby pics and videos, to bring you a few tips regarding making your own baby food at home. ... |
Avoid Halloween Tooth Decay While Still Allowing Your Boys and Ghouls to Feast on the Good Stuff! | |
| Halloween is a celebration of make-believe, pumpkins, autumn, and most of all…candy. While kids wait all year for this holiday of endless sugar, it can often be a nightmare for parents. What is a ... |
How Extreme Couponing Has Changed the World…for the WORST! | |
| A recent article on The Consumerist found the TLC show, Extreme Couponing, has sparked a trend of out-of-control couponers who ransack stores with little regard for fellow shoppers. Merchants have taken notice and many ... |
Declutter Your Kitchen with the SpiceStack Spice Organizer | |
| I’ll be the first to admit that I am hardly a professional cook. I try really hard and usually come up with some very delectable dishes, but it’s always a supreme effort on my part. ... |
Stop Boring Brown-Bagging with These Easy Healthy Lunch Ideas | |
| It was a tragic lesson in the risks of consuming a fast-food, sugary diet: Dr. Mona Meighan’s normally punctual 26-year-old son, Luke, did not show up for work one morning in 2009. A concerned co-worker stopped ... |
Camping Gear Essentials ~ Introduce Your Child to the Great Outdoors and GO CAMPING! | |
| Now that summer is almost here and your kids are dying to get outside and play, why not take them on a camping excursion? Hiking, fishing, roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars were all ... |
Everything You Need to Know About…EGGS! Yummy Tips from Eggland’s Best! | |
| I have recently been chosen by Eggland’s Best Eggs to host a brunch for my family and friends and I’m super excited. My Eggland’s Best brunch will be happening tomorrow morning and they were nice ... |