For a couple of years now, I have heard about Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal, and finally decided to try it. There are so many recipes, so I decided to make up my own, and I’m pleased with how it turned out. My kids haven’t quite gotten on board with the idea of cold oatmeal, so I […]
Dutch Oven Artisan Bread
Raise your hand if you love carbs. Now raise both hands if you are a sucker for homemade bread!! Homemade bread is the bomb, and every time I make it (or someone makes it for me), I ask myself why I don’t make bread more often. It really isn’t very hard – it just requires […]
Dance Your Socks Off with Gold Toe Oh. So. Soft. Socks
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Gold Toe. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Growing up, there was a brand of socks I would hear my mom talk about as being truly high quality socks. […]
Flavored Whipped Cream Recipes
At a restaurant in Monterey this past week, I was reminded how much I love homemade whipped cream. It is so simple to make that it is a wonder more people don’t do it. The flavor and texture are mouthwatering alone, but the cool thing is you can play with it by creating different flavored […]
Kitchen Makeover: Before and After
When the husband and I were house hunting, we both came to the conclusion that the kitchen can make or break the feel and look of a home. I have watched several house hunting shows, and the kitchen is where it’s at. A beautiful kitchen can really class up any home, in my opinion. When […]
Healthy Lunch Options for Busy Moms
Out of all of the meals and snacks throughout the day, lunch is the one I struggle with the most. I get bored having the same thing day after day, and I often hate to break up the middle of my day with an elaborate meal. This is a serious problem for me, which I […]
Healthy & Happy Summers Twitter Party June 10th at 10AM
I have been asked to partner with the Dairy Council of California and First 5 Sacramento, to promote a Twitter Party discussing Summer Fun with your Tots. While compensation will be received, all opinions expressed are my own. It’s time for another #Tips4Tots Twitter Party! We always have such a great time, and go away […]
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
If you’ve had your eye on the news lately, you may have heard of the “mommy makeover.” I actually had friends tell me about their experience with it a couple of years ago, and it has been on my mind ever since. The mommy makeover is an extensive plastic surgery procedure that “restores” a woman’s […]
Slackline Fun in Grandma’s Pool
How we like to have slackline fun over grandma’s pool. Slackline stunts and all, plus safety tips to avoid injury. Most of summer is spent in my mom’s pool. Now that we have moved back into town with my parents, my kids have discovered they can ride their bikes to Grandma’s house, for a couple […]
5 Steps to Improve Your Love Life
As a newlywed, and feeling very in love, it is so important for me to keep our love going strong. We fall more in love each day, and I only hope it continues for the rest of forever. Between raising 4 kids together, work, and everything else we have to do, some days it is […]