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

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

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

Hefty recently released a new video giving some great money saving picnic tips.  The “strong advice”  shows you how to have more fun at your family gatherings and is just in time for the 4th of July!  EXCELLENT!  PLUS, at the end of the video there is a link to download a coupon for a [...] Read More

Hope all the lucky dads out there are having a wonderful Father’s Day!  I wanted to do something special for my hubby to let him know how much I appreciate all he does for his family by starting off his day with a clean shave using some homemade Rosemary Shaving Soap.   He declined, but was [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

Why is it that most natural products are geared toward woman and babies?  I would like to see more companies feature a line of natural products just for men.  Men need some pampering too!  They work hard all day, endure  high amounts of stress, and body aches.   If your man is in need of some [...] Read More

Serve up a delicious two-cheese white sauce pizza loaded with broccoli and mushrooms for dinner tonight!  This pizza recipe came from the April, 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times and was tested and tried by my family.  The kiddos love anything that resembles a pizza which makes this easy recipe a sneaky way of getting them [...] Read More

The Aquafina FlavorSplash “Flavor Of The Week” is lemon and WOW is it ever refreshing!  It has a very light lemony taste and is wonderful served over a tall glass of ice with a slice of fresh lemon. To celebrate this week’s flavor and the beautiful hot summer weather,  I thought I would share an [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

Getting enough water in your diet can be difficult, especially for individuals (like myself)  who don’t like the taste of boring water.  In general, doctors recommend consuming 8 or 9 cups of water per day, but amounts can vary depending upon climate and activity levels.  Water is essential for maintaining good health and helps the [...] Read More

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 [...] Read More

Don’t you just love Easter? Its a time for renewal, Spring dreaming, and tasty treats.  This recipe was borrowed from Bright Ideas and was so easy to make.   The saltiness from the pretzels and the sweetness of the chocolate make the perfect flavor combination.  The kiddos enjoyed helping create the little nests and adding the [...] Read More

Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas recently added new line of Gourmet Organic Flour Tortillas to there delicious product line and I had the pleasure of trying them.  The new USDA certified organic 8″ tortillas are made with the finest organic ingredients, contain absolutely no preservatives and come in five scrumptious flavors which include Organic Garden Herb, Organic [...] Read More

Amazon has some FANTASTIC deals on K-Cups right now.  This would be a good opportunity to stock up on your favorite coffee and tea brands such as Coffee People’s Donut Shop, Diedrich, Timothy’s, and Gloria Jean’s.  The K-Cups are on sale for  as low as $21 (pack of 50) on some  selected boxes, but if [...] Read More

Home Made Simple wants to help you  ”Refresh Your Nest For Less!” Fill out the information located here to request your booklet by mail with over $35 in savings on great home care products from brands like Cascade, Dawn, Febreze, Mr. Clean and Swiffer. Available  to US residents only.  Limit one one offer per household. [...] Read More

The Chocolate Cookie Bark is absolutely delicious and is made with just 4 ingredients!  Prep time is about 20 minutes and the recipe makes about 14 servings.  Whip up a batch and watch the yummy chocolaty cookies disappear in minutes! Chocolate Cookie Bark Ingredients 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER’S White Chocolate, melted [...] Read More

I’m beginning to bake my yearly Christmas cookies and I thought I would bring to you some of the recipes tested and approved by the cookie critic. The Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie recipe is one of our favorites and was borrowed  from Kraftfoods.com.  I like the recipes from Kraft because the preparation is fairly simple, are kid [...] Read More

This weeks Kmart savings are running from Thursday to Sunday instead of the usual Saturday and Sunday:  I thought I would post them right away so you can plan accordingly. Bluelight Specials for 11/26-11/29 THURSDAY to SUNDAY from 1PM-6PM! · Kids Route 66 Graphic Tees $3.99 (Reg. $7.99) · Essential Home 7.5′ x 9.5′ Rug [...] Read More