I have a special giveaway treat courtesy of The Baby Bunch for expecting mommas, mothers with infants,  or soon to be grandparents.   Baby Bunch would like to help you celebrate your precious new arrival with a colorful collection of Crayon Rompers suitable for a boy or girl!  The baby clothes are cleverly rolled to [...]

Imagine your children’s sweet tiny faces when you tell them they are having pizza for breakfast.  I bet they would move toward the breakfast table much quicker after hearing such shocking news.  No,  I’m not talking about the leftover Pizza Hut pizza from the night before,  but referring to the new Kellogg’s Eggo Real Fruit [...]

Can you believe how hot this summer is?  According to the United States’ National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), June 2010 was the hottest ever recorded!  Apparently, the rest of the summer is going to be heading in the same scorching direction.  When the heat gets to be unbearable,  it’s best to have some frozen [...]

Some nights I  don’t want to cook,  and if I’m forced to—it usually winds up to be a disaster!  The funny thing is I forget all the bad meals I have made in the past, but if you ask my husband he can remember EVERY ONE of them.  I made him cinnamon carrots (17 years [...]

There is no need to heat up the oven for this little bit of heaven.  The Philadelphia- Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake is a cinch to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth.   Best to watch your serving size though, this delight is LOADED with calories (440 per serving)! Philadelphia- Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients 1 [...]

Summer is the time to incorporate those fresh vegetables and herbs into sizzling delicious dishes.  Try this quick and mouth-watering recipe for creamy tomato basil pasta with shrimp.  The combination of the fresh grape tomatoes, basil, and Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese makes an incredible rich tasting meal.   You won’t be sorry when you taste this restaurant [...]

Are you getting sick and tired of purchasing expensive video games only to have your child play the games a few times and decide he/she doesn’t like them?  I feel your pain!  I have a stack of video games my daughter has played once or a couple of times and some originally cost me over [...]

I’m sure I am not alone when I say I hate acne. Growing up as a teen meant looking in the mirror almost every morning to discover another red spot planted in the middle of my forehead. Then I would try to cover it up with makeup that contained mineral oil which only added to [...]

Product Description * Low-profile drying rack looks great in a modern kitchen * Perfect for drying items of all shapes and sizes * Easily holds items upright for drying while excess water collects in bottom tray * Two-piece, easy-to-clean design is dishwasher-safe Dimensions: Tray measures 9.5″ x 9.5″ Overall height 2.5″ Retail Price $19.99 Don’t [...]

My Grandma and Grandpa were both straight from Italy.   Having two Grandparents who were full Italian meant lots of traditions and mealtime expectations.   Every Sunday was set aside for the whole family to gather together at their home and sit down to share an enormous plate of hot steaming pasta.  If you couldn’t make it [...]

I know most of you are already mommy savvy and don’t need common sense instructions on how to care for your children.  HOWEVER,  with that being said,  sometimes we get rushing around and forget to take the simplest precautions and need a little friendly reminder.  With the summer heat upon us,  PLEASE do not leave [...]

Meet the NEW VTech V.Reader!  The V.Reader is  the world’s first animated e-reader system designed specifically for kids aged 3 – 7 years old.  The cutting-edge product features: Animated Storyteller Stories come to life through animated books on a 4.3″ color touch screen.    Children will enjoy narration, character voices, vivid graphics, sounds and music. [...]

I saw these little treats in the back of the FamilyFun Magazine and thought…what a great way to  honor hubby on Father’s Day!  My daughter and I stayed up late last night creating the “Grate Gift For Dad!”   These were so fun to make and we had a blast decorating the cupcakes.   This is [...]

Product Description From Munchkin The design team at Munchkin has partnered with Arm & Hammer to create the new Arm & Hammer  Diaper Pail, designed specifically with mom in mind. Bags are easy to load, and tossing dirty diapers is quick and easy. The patented self-sealing system tightly seals the bag and locks odors away, [...]

My son,  who is only 2 1/2 years old,  sees me daily on my laptop  and thinks he needs to be plinking away at my keyboard too.  This has its upsides and downsides!  I’m very ecstatic he is interested in learning and likes to mimic me, BUT I’m frightened at the idea he is going [...]

Whats for dinner?  The famous question is  echoed through the kitchens of every household and moms struggle to find the answer.  The problem is our hectic lives leave little time for preparing nutritious meals and we resort to eating fast food or over processed, tasteless, and expensive  T.V. dinners. YUCK!  Even though the time constraints [...]

If You Don’t Make these Healthy Mediterranean Recipes Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later! Greek  Crostini Ingredients 1000 grams of bread 200 grams of Greek Kalamata Olives 100 grams of Greek Feta Cheese 8 tablespoons of Olive Oil 1 clove Garlic Salt and Pepper This recipe is perfect for 8 persons and you can prepare it [...]

If you picked up a box of Triscuit crackers during your shopping travels and noticed something extra special inside (besides the wholesome crackers),  you might be wondering what is going on.  Triscuit and the non-profit organization Urban Farming are working together to help Americans everywhere  create their own home garden.   In hopes to get the [...]

Have you tried General Mills Chocolate Cheerios?  Each bite of the chocolaty goodness has a balance of healthy whole grain combined with a perfect touch of chocolate to delight your taste buds.  One yummy serving of Chocolate Cheerios has 9 grams of sugar,  at least 8 grams of whole grain, is low in fat, and is only 100 [...]