The Deliciously, Satisfying Taste of Healthy Snacking and an Orville Redenbacher Give Away!

On May 16, 2012, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

On May 1, I told you about our 30-day healthy snacking challenge and how our family would substitute Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop for our regular sugary snacks.  As someone who bakes a couple of times per week, I wasn’t sure how we would fair with this challenge, but I did know that any decrease in [...]

Our CFK Jennie-O Make a Healthy Switch Donation and My Soda Free Progress

As a participant in May’s Champions for Kids Jennie-O Healthy Switch Simple Service Project, I gave up drinking soda, to save money and funnel that savings into donating food to help kids in need in our own community.  With “Healthy Switch” being the theme, I wanted to be sure the recipes we created and used [...]

Turning a Thrift Store Glass Plate into Art with Painters Paint Markers

On May 11, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I’ve been having so much fun with the Painters Paint Markers from Elmer’s!  I shared my timeline notebook with you a couple of weeks ago and I decided to share my latest project, too.  I think I’m most impressed with the sheer versatility of the Painters Markers.  They can be used on so many different [...]

Baby Ota – the Ultimate Comfort and Swaddling Experience : Review and Give Away

On May 10, 2012, in Family Circus, Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

As many of you are mothers, just like me, I know that saying the word “colic” will no doubt bring up memories of sleepless nights and a wailing infant who couldn’t be consoled, no matter what you tried.  After weeks and weeks of the same, and reaching a point of near exhaustion, some well-meaning soul [...]

No Drips in Our House! Our Tommee Tippee Explora Sippy Cup Review and Give Away

On May 8, 2012, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

  Have you ever lifted a purse or diaper bag to your shoulder and felt that drip, drip, drip down your side from a leaking tippy cup inside?  Or discovered a tippy cup lying on it’s side, dried and matted to the carpet in that corner behind the couch where your toddler plays?  Or enjoyed [...]

Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker Review and Give Away!

Are you ready for frozen treats to cool and refresh you for summer?  This has got to be one of the most ingenious and fun kitchen gadgets I have seen in a long time and I’m so excited to share the fun with you! How many of you have had the experience of making popsicles [...]

Crockpot Barbecue Sandwiches and a Chicago Cutlery Knife Block & Cutting Board Give Away!!

On May 7, 2012, in Giveaways, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

My weekend was absolutely jam-packed and ended up being so full, that I never made it anywhere NEAR my computer.  I loved the blessings that were piled on me over the weekend, but I regret not being able to get the giveaways posted for you as soon as I had hoped.  So, this is the [...]

Healthy Kids and Healthy Me : Giving Up Soda for a Cause

I’m not going to lie.  I’m wincing a little as I write this.  Not because I’m in physical pain, but because mentally I have convinced myself that I need something — something that this month, I’m not going to have  — something I love — something that I have been known to hide from the [...]

Kiwi Crates: High Quality, Fun & Creative Hands-on Kids’ Activity Kits: Review & Giveaway

It’s very nearly that time of year, when many parents panic just a little bit, about what to do with their kids all summer.  Yes, very soon, school will be out and providing activities that are fun AND worthwhile can be a challenge in our technology-soaked world.  Engaging minds and keeping hands busy with productive [...]

Can Healthy Snacks Be Satisfying, Comfort Food? Our Healthy Snacking Challenge

On May 1, 2012, in Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I’m on a quest to reduce the sugar in our family’s diet.  I’m excited about the potential changes – for weight, for health, for just feeling better.  My family … not so much.    Don’t get me wrong.  None of them have anything against being a healthy weight, being in the best possible health or [...]

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