If you have a "stocked kitchen" the recipes can be endless.
I have a crush on cooking. Unfortunately my infatuation with cooking begins and ends in the kitchen. What I mean is I love cooking but I dread planning my menus and deciding what to cook for my family. Enter the solution: The Stocked Kitchen cookbook.
In my opinion great cookbooks meet 3 qualifications: ingredient friendly recipes, child-approved food and a large table of contents. Here's my review of The Stocked Kitchen according to
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
A Review of Mat Kearney's new rockin' album "Young Love"
White boys can't jump.
But they can rap.
Or at least this white boy can. (see HERE)
And Mat Kearney has done it again. With subtle hints to his rap background, this hip hoppin' album is sure to go to the top of your list (It's at the top of mine, and I'm picky).
His third album “Young Love” was released August 2, 2011, including the album's first single “Hey Mama”.
Check it- (it's rad.)
This particular song describes the first meeting between Kearney and his new
But they can rap.
Or at least this white boy can. (see HERE)
And Mat Kearney has done it again. With subtle hints to his rap background, this hip hoppin' album is sure to go to the top of your list (It's at the top of mine, and I'm picky).
His third album “Young Love” was released August 2, 2011, including the album's first single “Hey Mama”.
Check it- (it's rad.)
This particular song describes the first meeting between Kearney and his new
Monday, 29 August 2011
I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger! #nsnation
I'm excited to start on this journey with you and with Nutrisystem as my one month customized menu of meals makes its way here. In a nutshell, I have spent too much time taking care of everyone else and not enough time taking care of myself. This partnership with Nutrisystem for me, at the core, reinforces that I must come first in order to take care of others. Or even to say no to others so that they can learn to take care of themselves. Working the Nutrisystem plan and menu will be a
Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway
Tropical Traditions sent me the dishwashing detergent from their Household Traditions line and boy was I excited to try it.
I haven't had much luck with dishwasher soaps. It is too expensive to buy at the grocery store here and when I buy it at Costco often what is at the bottom of the container doesn't look much like it's able to clean our dishes. Lastly, I also dislike having to use a separate rinsing agent to ensure spot-free dishes. (All of this doesn't encourage me to go back to
I haven't had much luck with dishwasher soaps. It is too expensive to buy at the grocery store here and when I buy it at Costco often what is at the bottom of the container doesn't look much like it's able to clean our dishes. Lastly, I also dislike having to use a separate rinsing agent to ensure spot-free dishes. (All of this doesn't encourage me to go back to
Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway
K.C. Masterpiece Southern Style Barbecue Sauce -- A Grilling Masterpiece!
The hubs considers himself a grilling expert. Me, not so much, but I was happy to let him try the new K.C. Masterpiece Southern Style Barbecue Sauce. The hubs bought a few racks of ribs and used a rub he had on hand to pre-season the ribs. Then he brushed on a few layers of the new sauce while grilling the ribs. The result? Smokey and tangy beef ribs that were awesome! Me, I like tons of sauce with just a bit of meat so the K.C. Masterpiece Southern Style Barbecue Sauce made a great
K.C. Masterpiece Southern Style Barbecue Sauce -- A Grilling Masterpiece!
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Hearth Song Slip-n-slide Review and Giveaway
Toy stores remind me of Christmas mornings.
Even as an adult I still get a thrill walking down toy aisles and seeing the shiny new toys and gadgets. One of my new favorite online toy stores is HearthSong. They have a great selection of award-winning toys and games, art and interest supplies, and kid style for both apparel and bedroom accessories. Not only is their selection large but the toys are unique. For example, have you ever seen a mini potter's wheel or woodshop lathe made for
Even as an adult I still get a thrill walking down toy aisles and seeing the shiny new toys and gadgets. One of my new favorite online toy stores is HearthSong. They have a great selection of award-winning toys and games, art and interest supplies, and kid style for both apparel and bedroom accessories. Not only is their selection large but the toys are unique. For example, have you ever seen a mini potter's wheel or woodshop lathe made for
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Just Move with Just Dance Summer Party #UbiChamps #spon
Are your kids getting tired of summer vacay? Get them up and moving with Ubisoft's newest release in the Just Dance series, Just Dance Summer Party! As a Nintendo wii owner, I'm a big fan of the Ubisoft's Just Dance series of wii games. Why? Great music and great moves in a great game that is infectious and gets you up off the couch. My kids don't even know they're exercising with Just Dance.
Second born and her friend, two nine year olds bored on a Saturday afternoon, played Just
Second born and her friend, two nine year olds bored on a Saturday afternoon, played Just
Just Move with Just Dance Summer Party #UbiChamps #spon
Are your kids getting tired of summer vacay? Get them up and moving with Ubisoft's newest release in the Just Dance series, Just Dance Summer Party! As a Nintendo wii owner, I'm a big fan of the Ubisoft's Just Dance series of wii games. Why? Great music and great moves in a great game that is infectious and gets you up off the couch. My kids don't even know they're exercising with Just Dance.
Second born and her friend, two nine year olds bored on a Saturday afternoon, played Just
Second born and her friend, two nine year olds bored on a Saturday afternoon, played Just
Monday, 15 August 2011
Goosebumps Adventures DVD Giveaway
Two New Goosebumps Adventures Arrive on DVD September 13
Win a copy of the DVD Arriving September 13th
From Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment
Get goose bumps and keep the light on to ward off the ghosts, goblins, mutants and madness as Goosebumps®: Attack of the Mutant and Goosebumps®: Ghost Beach scare their way onto DVD September 13, 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
With over 300 million books sold, R.L. Stine’s wildly successful children’s
Win a copy of the DVD Arriving September 13th
From Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment
Get goose bumps and keep the light on to ward off the ghosts, goblins, mutants and madness as Goosebumps®: Attack of the Mutant and Goosebumps®: Ghost Beach scare their way onto DVD September 13, 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
With over 300 million books sold, R.L. Stine’s wildly successful children’s
Monday, 8 August 2011
The Help: We Review the Movie
We (Anna and Rachel) were able to attend two different previews of the Disney movie, The Help (rated PG-13) which opens in theaters everywhere on August 10th. Here are our opinions.
Rachel: I always enjoy going to the movies but I often leave the theater feeling like that was a waste of time. Not with The Help. Set in the 1960's this story was compelling and inspiring. During this tough time in history these characters had me gasping with anticipation and praising their achievements,
Rachel: I always enjoy going to the movies but I often leave the theater feeling like that was a waste of time. Not with The Help. Set in the 1960's this story was compelling and inspiring. During this tough time in history these characters had me gasping with anticipation and praising their achievements,
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Paper Culture $50 Gift Code Giveaway
One of the best parts of BlogHer is the Expo Hall where brands and bloggers meet. It was my first time to attend Blogher and experience the Expo. Loved it! I especially loved that companies and/or PR were happy to see us! I was happy to see them as well. Especially a company like Paper Culture which offers all kinds of personalized paper goods that are 100% post-consumer recycled (and so, so cute!). When they gave me a $50 gift code to share with my readers, I knew I had to kick off
Friday, 5 August 2011
Aloha Friday: Off-Island
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From Kailani’s blog:
Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday. In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too.
Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on
From Kailani’s blog:
Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday. In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too.
Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on
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