Over the past years,  I have given my husband some very unusual gifts.  The worst one was a pink tie with a very large marlin fish sprawled across the front of it.  When he opened up the neatly wrapped box and saw what was in it,  I could tell he was less than thrilled and [...] Read More

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to give your home a makeover without spending a lot of time and money to do it? Luckily, there are some easy and  inexpensive tips to provide that visual change that are also friendly for the environment. *Recycle* This can mean reusing any number of items around the [...] Read More

Take a good look at your business cards.  Do the cards convey a positive message about your brand and portray your business in a memorable fashion?  If  they do not impress you than they most certainly are not going to grab the attention of  potential clients.  It’s time to change the old traditional plain cards [...] Read More

When I hear the name George Foreman I don’t immediately think about boxing and how he is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.  Or that he won the title of heavyweight boxing champion of the world at age 45, when he punched out the young 26 year old Michael Moorer.  Even though George [...] Read More

It’s hard to believe Summer is almost over and Fall is merely a few weeks away.   To me the cool weather indicates one thing—-the holidays are rapidly approaching!  In fact,  I just Googled “how many shopping days left till Christmas,”  and found out there is only 119 until December 25th!  I know it’s premature to [...] Read More

Every day more and more moms are comprehending the importance of living a healthy and natural lifestyle.  They are craving  products with simple ingredients,  incorporating natural products  into their daily lives,  and  are raising environmentally conscious children.  However, most natural products do not come without an inflated price tag and making the change to a [...] Read More

Toddlers prove to be ultimate picky eaters and my son is no exception.  If it doesn’t resemble and smell like a chicken nugget he won’t eat it.  This is a HUGE problem within my household and his eating habits have had me in literal tears crying and worrying about his nutrition.  Research has shown that [...] Read More

MyBlogSpark is such a great sponsor!  They always send me the best products to try and provide wonderful prize packs for me to be able to  give away to you.  This time I was sent  a coupon for a free sample of the new Yoplait Splitz and a prize pack including a Picnic Time Activo [...] Read More

FROM IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT A COMEDY ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET! Starring Oscar Winner Christopher Walken, Oscar Nominee Sharon Stone, Amanda Peet and Peter Coyote Are we always ready to pay for the things we need the most? On August 24, Image Entertainment presents $5 A Day, a story of a father and son struggling [...] Read More

Millions of people set off to vacation and marvel at the majestic beauty of our national parks.  I personally haven’t seen many of them, but I would LOVE to be able to jet away eventually and visit Yellowstone National Park.   Yellowstone was established in 1872 and is America’s first national park.   It is located [...] Read More

Picnics, BBQs, birthday parties,  holiday gatherings, and other occasions wouldn’t be the same without Hefty.  Hefty  has a wide variety of disposable durable plates, cups, cutlery,  and bags to help make your special event more  fun, easy to clean up, and manageable. I  couldn’t  imagine holding a large party or family get-together without Hefty!  Unlike [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More