As much as I’ve been looking forward to summer, this year is a bit BITTERSWEET for me since my lovely daughter’s graduating. It really does seem like yesterday that I was reading her Barney books and now all of a sudden she’s about to have a high school diploma. I’d love to save the diploma in her baby book with her first lock of hair, the first piece of paper she wrote her … [Read more...]
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent is a natural detergent available in three unique, fresh scents derived from 100-percent natural cleaning ingredients and natural fragrance extracts. It’s tough on dirt and stains, yet also hypoallergenic and free of phosphates and dyes. With Purex Natural Elements, you don’t need to compromise: It delivers powerful performance results … [Read more...]
Sausage Fried Rice
What’s for dinner in your house tonight? We had sausage fried rice. It’s technically pork fried rice since sausage is pork, and it tastes almost the same as the pork fried rice you’d get with your Chinese food order. My husband and I love it and more importantly, so do my kids. Happy kids make for a happy Mom! The recipe is really simple. You fry the sausage in the … [Read more...]
Enjoy Simple Home Cooking with the Aroma 12-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
Rice is one of those foods that you almost never get right… too much water, not enough water, cooked too long, not cooked long enough. Bad rice can RUIN an entire meal! And, I’ve ruined plenty of meals due to bad rice. Pretty sad, right? For some reason my rice always comes out gooey and sticky, no matter how much water I use. Ugh!! We received a Aroma Rice Cooker in … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
Um, while we’d all love to have the time to spend 3 hours daily preparing meals for our families, the simple fact is that it’s just not possible most of the time. We’ve all got busy schedules, and the faster we can get meals prepared and on the table, the better. There are a few ways you can do that. Let’s begin with the most important meal of the day – BREAKFAST. Cold cereal … [Read more...]
DIY Wall Décor – Easy DREAM Banner
It continues to shock and amaze me to see the prices of wall décor! It doesn’t seem to matter what room of the home you are looking to decorate — wall décor is just PLAIN expensive and it is never unique! This cute little DREAM banner can be made to match any bedroom or could be created with different words for different rooms. It’s easy and inexpensive! Supplies: balsa … [Read more...]
Black Bean Cakes
If you’ve never tried black bean cakes, you have to give this recipe a try. It is a delicious and healthy option and can be served as an appetizer or a side to a variety of main dishes. Here it is served with a fresh corn pico de gallo as an appetizer. You can even serve as a black bean burger on a whole grain bun as a main dish. 4.9 from 8 reviews Black Bean … [Read more...]
Just Jen Customized T-Shirts Review
Cherishing the ones you love does not have to always be done by greeting cards. Pre-written words does not always reflect the way you really feel about that special someone. Showing someone how much you care can be done in many different ways. I have two little girls and they love expressing their love for one another. So when I was introduced to Just Jen, I knew right away the … [Read more...]
Baskin-Robbins Snacknado Layered Sundae Review + $31 Baskin-Robbins GC Giveaway
Believe it or not, ice cream season is HERE! Though it may not feel like it in some parts of the country, here in California we’re already celebrating this sweet treat. Take a look at the Baskin Robbins flavor of the month ‐ Snacknado Layered Sundae! You may want to try some even if you still have snow on the ground! I’m always excited when Baskin Robbins asks me to review … [Read more...]
ENJOY ICE CREAM AGAIN WITH LACTAID
I have received information and materials from McNeil Nutritionals, LLC the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream. Yes, I said from. The reason for this is because I’m lactose intolerant and while I love this dreamy and creamy frozen treat, it definitely doesn’t love me back. I’m happy … [Read more...]
Allergy Luxe Premium Bed Bug Barrier Bedding by London Luxury
London Luxury has introduced their new Bed Bug Barrier Bedding called Allergy Luxe. Allergy Luxe comes in both Mattress and Pillow protectors which are specifically designed to help prevent bed bug infestations. I was able to review their premium mattress bed bug barrier protector. The premium mattress barrier is made up of luxurious encasement’s to protect against bed bugs, … [Read more...]
LEMONY ICED PASSION TEA LEMONADE
I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here! It’s definitely been a summer worthy of cool drinks around here. We drink a lot of water, juices, and most of all iced tea. We used to drink soda, but it’s been over a year at this point, so we’re not looking back! When Tazo invited me to try out their Iced … [Read more...]
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
Did you know that the worst thing you can do to cool down your mouth after eating spicy food is drink water? Seems strange, since water is the antidote for fire, but the truth is that water only distributes the heat further throughout your mouth, making it feel even hotter than it is. The best thing to do to cool your mouth down is to take a swig of a dairy product – … [Read more...]
THE 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE – SLEEK AND SASSY
I recently had the opportunity to take a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage for an extended test drive. My lovely daughter will be headed off to college in a few months, so we’re looking for a car for her that can get her where she needs to be safely and efficiently, and the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage fits that bill. THE 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE – A GREAT SUB-COMPACT The 2015 model we … [Read more...]
CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SLAW
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias To me, Pot Pies are just one of those foods that go with the holiday season. We’re always so busy baking and shopping and attending this Christmas party and that Christmas event at school that we really don’t have time to make big meals … [Read more...]