Product was provided for review, all opinions are my own. Looking for a high quality game that can be played by all ages? BeginAgain of Fort Collins, Colorado makes eco-friendly toys that teach through play, and they sent me the new game Don’t Dump Dumpty to review. At first glance it looks like a preschool […]
MeasuPro Digital Cooking Thermometer Review
Have you ever served under cooked meat to your family or guests? I have done that a few times over the past year, when a roast has been much too rare, or chicken has come out of the oven still pink. So when I was sent this MeasuPro Digital Cooking Thermometer to review I was […]
Side Show on Broadway
I received complimentary tickets, all opinions are my own. Last weekend I had the chance to attend a performance of Side Show at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, and it was an amazing experience. The show is based on the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, who were co-joined twins who were very […]
Blueberry Cherry Yogurt Parfait
Looking for some healthy ideas for snacking? Here is a Fall Party Snack that is healthy and nutritious, a Blueberry Cherry Yogurt Parfait. This tasty treat has yogurt mixed with fresh blueberries, and topped off with Dried Cherries and chopped Blueberry Almonds from NatureBox. This is easy to make, and provides party goers with alternatives […]
Fun with DiGiorno Design-A-Pizza
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Pizza is a staple food at our house, but even though we eat if often everyone does not agree about the best kind of pizza to […]
K’nex Education Kits Review
Building toys are great for kids, because they are so open ended and allow them to have hours of fun while they learn. I recently had the chance to review a number of K’nex Education kits, and I was very impressed by how fun these kits make learning! My kids have lots of K’nex, and […]
Moments of Connection with Coffee
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. Now that my children are growing up and starting to branch out on their own it can be hard to stay connected with them! My […]
My La-Z-Boy Mom Cave Dreams
Having personal space is so important! we have a big house, but it seems like there is no place that is just mine, somewhere I can retreat to for some calm relaxation, to just read a book. We recently bought a new mattress and rearranged our bedroom, and it seems like the perfect time to […]
Visiting a Dairy Farm with The American Dairy Association
Recently I had the chance to tour a state of the art diary farm here in Upstate New York. I have visited a few farms over the years, but never a dairy farm, and I was amazed at everything I learned. I had no idea that dairy farming was so complicated, and I am quite […]
Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit Review
With school starting up it is time to think about packing healthy lunches. Even though we homeschool we are out of the house one day a week at a homeschool co-op, so we have to brown bag it that day. We also have two long days while my daughter is attending community college, so that […]
Chicken Marsala Ravioli in Pesto Spinach Cream Sauce Recipe
Recently Buitoni sent me some of their new filled pasta to try out! They make all kinds of yummy refrigerated pasta that is available in many grocery stores. I like that their pasta is more exotic than standard boring pasta. Cheese ravioli is good, but there is nothing special about a dinner of cheese ravioli […]
Tropical Traditions Organic Soft White Winter Wheat
I have been reviewing products from Tropical Traditions for a few years now, and this Soft White Winter Wheat is one of my favorites! I recently got a grain mill from NutriMill as part of the Grain Mill Wagon Challenge, so the timing for receiving this wheat was perfect. I wasn’t sure I would like […]
Stanley Steemer Gift Certificate Review and Giveaway
Dirt never quits! It is the time of year for spring cleaning, but there are some things that you just can’t clean for yourself, which is when it is time to call in the experts. Vacuuming is important, but it doesn’t remove all the grime, dirt, and dust that get tracked into the house. So […]
Seabear Ready to Eat Wild Salmon Review
We eat quite a bit of seafood in our house, and salmon is one of my favorites. It is healthy with lots of Omega 3 fatty acids, it is easy to cook and it tastes great. So I was happy to receive a package of Seabear’s Ready to Eat Salmon to review. This ready to […]
Swiss Premium Teas and Lemonade Review
Swiss Premium Teas and Lemonade are available at retailers throughout the Northeast. I recently had the chance to buy try some of their Lemonade and Iced Tea. It is certainly much easier to buy these drinks ready made than to mix them up at home. I like the fact that Swiss Premium is made without […]
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
My children like all the fancy Christmas cookies we make this time of year, but they still love the old fashioned favorites we have year round. So we always make chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal cookies for Christmas too. This year to make the oatmeal cookies a little more seasonal I added dried cranberries instead […]
Mango Chicken Quesadillas
It is always good to have a nice, hot lunch as an alternative to sandwiches. I used to make lunch for my children almost every day, because we homeschooled and I wanted to make sure they got a healthy lunch. But now my oldest is in college, my middle child is in public school and […]
Great Gifts for Harry Potter Fans
My children are huge Harry Potter fans, especially my 15 year old. She changed her Facebook profile recently to list Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the school she attends! My children have grown up reading the books and watching the movies, and are always looking for Harry Potter items. Here are some gift […]
