It’s amazing how strongly smell can be tied to memory and emotion. Sometimes you catch a whiff of a certain smell–say the musty pine smell of the forest, or a particular perfume–and it will just pull an entire memory out of the depths of your brain. Certain smells are tied to emotions–they can bring a… Keep Reading
Covergirls #GirlsCan
I’m a girl. Yeah, I know. Big surprise there right 🙂 It’s no surprise to me that “Girls Can” do anything. My parents raised all five of us kids (four of which were girls) to believe that with hard work we could excel. I went into the Army after college–and if anyone there ever thought… Keep Reading
Finding a Locker Friendly Winter Coat
I’ve been shopping for a winter coat for Princess. I’m lucky because Buddy’s coat from last year — an Xpedition 3 n 1 Jacket system from Walmart — still fits just fine. He really likes the way the system works too–it’s got an inner liner that can be worn as a light jacket on it’s… Keep Reading
Clean Path
I’ve got a problem. I just hate throwing away anything that can be reused. It really bothers me to throw away a perfectly good glass jar, plastic spray bottle or plastic bag. It’s actually embarrassing how many washed & empty jars I have down in the basement (and that’s after getting rid of a bunch… Keep Reading
Potato Croquettes (from leftover potatoes!)
What can you make with leftover mashed potatoes? That’s a question that troubles many a cook after Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter dinner. Of course you can reheat and eat them, or dollop them on top of some Shepard’s Pie. . . but why not try something a little different this year? With just a bit… Keep Reading
Exciting Holiday Shopping Announcements from Walmart!
As a Walmart Mom I have the opportunity to not only get information on upcoming holiday shopping information, but also to ask questions and get specific information for all my loyal readers. This week I was on a special call where I heard about the changes and upcoming deals for Holiday Shopping at Walmart. Here’s what… Keep Reading
Homes for Wounded Warriors with Jared Allen, P&G and Walmart!
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Walmart are partnering with Jared Allen, defensive end for the Chicago Bears, and his foundation, Homes for Wounded Warriors to help better the lives of Chicago veterans through the support of the Eddie Beard Homeless Veterans’ Housing Program (Vet House). Did you know that there… Keep Reading
How to Make Holiday Hairbows
Here’s an easy and inexpensive craft that can be used as a sweet little gift, a stocking stuffer or made en mass as a church bazaar or craft fair fundraiser: Holiday Hairbows! These cute little clip on bows can be made in any combination of ribbons to celebrate a holiday, incorporate a favorite licensed character,… Keep Reading
How to Make Gravy — Three Ways!
It’s Thanksgiving Dinner, your turkey is roasted to perfection and you’ve got a house full of guests. Maybe it’s a nice weekend meal and everyone is sitting down for a tasty meatloaf dinner together for once. Or it’s a busy weeknight and you’ve got to quickly reinvent last night’s leftover chicken into something tasty and… Keep Reading
Fast, Convenient and Nutritious. . . Frozen Food!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Frozen Food Foundation for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Fruits and vegetables–so important to a family’s nutrition. I try to make sure that my kids eat at least one serving of fruit or vegetable with lunch every day and a serving or… Keep Reading
