As a continuation of my story of Infant Loss, I want to share my experience of planning and having the perfect funeral for my baby girl, Gianna. Just a reminder that this is my story which took place 4 years ago, this past May. If you want to read from the beginning, start with my […]
Low Calorie Chicken Salad
Low Calorie Chicken Salad I LOVE Chicken Salad, and think it is such an easy thing to fix for lunch, that is super tasty. Unfortunately, because of all of the mayonnaise in chicken salad, I don’t have it very often. This is quite disappointing for me too, because I have a heck of a […]
Thai Brown Rice Salad
Thai Brown Rice Salad We are getting to the middle of Summer, and all of it’s heat. When it’s hot outside, I don’t like to eat really heavy, so I am all about finding and creating new and tasty salads. After some thought and collaborating, I came up with this Thai Brown Rice Salad, which […]
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters on The Hub TV Network
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters is a new television series on The Hub TV Network. When I first heard about the show, I just knew that it would be right up my boys’ alley. “Kaijudo is the story of Raiden Pierce-Okamoto, aka Ray, a talented 14-year-old boy, and the two worlds in which he […]
Team Umizoomi: Umigames on DVD
Every so often I catch myself singing the Team Umizoomi theme song. It’s so catchy and the kids and I love it! Earlier this month, a new Nickelodeon dvd was released: Team Umizoomi: Umigames. We don’t currently have cable, as I know many of you don’t either, so we live by dvds. The Team Umizoomi: Umigames […]
New eBook Hits the Digital Shelves Today: Going Green With Clean
For $4.99, you can snag the brand new eBook that just hit the digital shelves today: Going Green with Clean. Going Green with Clean by Valerie Strawmier, is a quick read that discusses the toxins and pollutions we have in our homes, and in our cleaning products. This book teaches us about common household items, […]
John’s Incredible Pizza: Great Fun and Food
I am so grateful to my sister who introduced my family and I to John’s Incredible Pizza, a few years ago. We fell in love after our first visit. I only wish I lived closer so that we could enjoy the food and fun, more often. It is truly a special treat when we get […]
Homemade Plum Syrup Recipe
Plum Syrup Recipe I grew up with a plum tree right outside my bedroom window. As a kid, I remember making homemade Plum Jams and Jellies with, and for my mom. It has become my favorite jam to serve on sandwiches, breads, rolls and even in my chili! Over the years, my mom has come […]
Frankenweenie Trailer: A Tim Burton Stop-Motion Disney Film
Frankenweenie Trailer An exciting and creative new Disney movie will be hitting theaters everywhere on October 5th – “Frankenweenie”! “Frankenweenie” is a stop-motion animated film, which is directed by none other than creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”). This heartwarming tale is about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly […]
Gain Hawaiian Aloha Laundry Detergent – Pick a Scent that Fits Your Personality
For me, the way my laundry smells is super important. I recently got the Gain Hawaiian Aloha Laundry Detergent and I am in love! I used to think that there was only one laundry detergent out there that could get my clothes, towels and bedding to smell really well. With three active boys, I just […]