I’m crying uncle to my schedule… And from what I can tell the rest of you are feeling the same strain. Since when did May feel more like the holidays with all the running around and stuffed calendars? From graduations to birthday parties to sports practices and games every night of the week, things have [...]
Category Archives: Giveaway
Microsoft Stores – What You Need to Know {$100 Giveaway}
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation and giveaway on behalf of Microsoft and The Motherhood. As always, all opinions expressed are my own! You may have seen them in your mall… the new Mega Microsoft Stores popping up around the nation? If you are like me, you’ve probably walked by your local Microsoft Store a [...]
Celebrate Spring {Recipe: Blackberry Lime Sunshine Cake}
I’ve been complaining a lot about the weather lately. I mean, do you blame me? Snow in May? That’s a bunch of craziness! I’m so ready for spring like weather… flip flops, warm sunshine, outdoor patio playing, chalk drawing, driving with the windows down and music blaring… all of that. Having my heater on [...]
Celebrate with Tie-Dyed Funfetti Cupcakes {Giveaway}
I’m helping Pillsbury Funfetti mix & frostings celebrate their 25th birthday with some celebration tips of my own! The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Patsy! Thanks to all who entered. When was the last time you had a celebration just to celebrate? Not for a birthday or anniversary or anything, but just because? Right now, with the [...]
Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Medley with Blue Cheese Dressing
We were finally able to fire up the grill this weekend… and by we I mean my husband – I still have no idea how to use the thing. It doesn’t help that it is missing knobs and ghetto rigged to where only he knows how to turn it on. I’m not feeling bitter about [...]
To Your Mom, With Love {Harry & David Mother’s Day Giveaway} – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Brooke who won this Tower of Treats gift for her mom! Thanks to all who entered. Friends… I hate to break the news to you, but May is right around the corner. Do you know what that means? Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! I [...]
A Healthy Start {Recipe: Cheesy Slaw Quiche}
When we first discovered Ella was struggling in school, one of her teachers suggested giving her a healthy, protein packed start to her day. We had heard that foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt and other protein packed breakfast items, versus a carb laden breakfast, could help kids remain focused and stay fueled until lunchtime. [...]
#KraftFreshTake $100 Gift Card Giveaway!
I’ve had so much fun over the past couple weeks experimenting with the new FreshTake products from Kraft. You may remember I made this flavorful Shrimp Walnut Salad pictured above and the “oh so good” Cheesy Bacon Bites using Kraft FreshTake Cheddar Jack and Bacon variety. Well, the fun hasn’t stopped there! I’ve been busy [...]
5 Ways to Make Staying Healthy Fun
I have a skill I think most moms have… I can tell when my kids are coming down with something simply by the way they behave. Things like extra cranky moods, taking a nap in the middle of the day when they don’t normally nap, and coming around for extra snuggles are sure fire signs [...]
Shrimp Walnut Salad with Cheddar Jack Bacon Dressing Recipe
I was hired by Kraft to create a recipe using their Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar Jack and Bacon mixtures. This post is about my experience. I’m talking Bacon again this week with a new #KraftFreshTake challenge! You may remember that with my first #KraftFreshTake challenge I made these amazing Cheesy Bacon Bite appetizers. Now, I’m [...]
