Springtime is always exciting after the long, cold, dreary winters in Upstate New York. We are all starved for sunshine and warmth! I love when the snow melts and you start to smell the damp fresh of grass and soil. One of the most satisfying thing for me about spring is getting our vegetable and… Keep Reading
Keep your counters clean enough to eat (or cook) off of with Lysol Tap Top
This is the end of my counter. It’s a particularly hard working part of my kitchen. When people walk in the door this is where packages, bags, gloves, and the mail get dropped. Items heading down to the basement or out to the car are stacked here. When we hold parties it’s the buffet line. … Keep Reading
Easter Goodies from Walmart
Easter is almost here, have you done your shopping yet? Walmart sent me to the store to check out some of their newest Easter offerings. I found plenty! First off the baskets. While they have always had a great selection of both traditional Easter baskets and character themed baskets, this year there were some adorable… Keep Reading
Annie — with bonus Sunshine Pineapple Shake recipe!
Ahhh, Annie! We lived and breathed Annie last year when Princess was cast in our high school musical version (as a 7th grader!). She played Molly, the spunky youngest orphan who makes fun of Mrs. Hannigan. Of course in preparation for the show we watched the classic 1982 version that I grew up with, and… Keep Reading
Easter Bunny Cake
It’s almost Easter, are you ready? Do you have something special for dessert after Easter Dinner? Well Walmart asked me to share a special Easter idea, so I wanted to show you this adorable Easter cake that is sure to knock everyone’s socks off! Not only that, It’s really easy to make. I promise–you can… Keep Reading
Is your wardrobe ready for spring?
The snow has finally started to melt here in Upstate NY. Yay! It’s amazing how if it’s 47 degrees in October you are piling on the sweaters, but give me a 47 degree day in March then I’m in shirt sleeves soaking up the sun. Now that spring is here, it’s time to freshen up… Keep Reading
Super Snack Pack Easter Basket Craft/Snack
Here’s a fun Easter snack that you can make for the kids, or even let the kids make themselves. Super Snack Pack Easter Baskets! Walmart asked me to try one of the fun and easy “Snack Pack Mix In” recipes using Super Snack Packs puddings (the larger, 5.5oz pudding size with the new, EZ open… Keep Reading
Lay’s Wants Your Next Great Chip Idea! Don’t Miss this Year’s Do Us a Flavor Contest!
It’s back! That’s right, the Lay’s brand is once again asking fans across the country to submit their ideas for the next great potato chip flavor! Sure, we all love LAY’S® Classic Potato Chips, but it’s also nice to spice things up a bit–like last year’s Wasabi Ginger chips (Yum!). Four finalist flavors from across… Keep Reading
Seafood Enchiladas
As I write this post we are about halfway through Lent, a Christian church season that prepares for the death of Jesus and his rising from the dead. According Wikipedia: The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, alms giving, atonement and self-denial. . . During… Keep Reading
Women Owned at Walmart
As a woman I’m always pleased to see companies and initiatives that serve to highlight women entrepreneurs and women in business. After all I’m a woman who runs my own business. I like to think that I’m a role model for my daughter and several nieces showing that a woman can do anything she puts her… Keep Reading
