What would you do if you were invited out to the Better Homes and Gardens Headquarters in Des Moine Iowa to get a preview of all the gorgeous new Better Homes and Garden products that are coming to Walmart? Probably you’d do what I did–say YES in a red hot minute! Over the years I’ve been in… Keep Reading
Zappos
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review. You all know I ordered school clothes from Zappos this year and that the kids loved the stylish stuff they got. What did I like about the process? How exciting is it to get… Keep Reading
Fall Cornucopia with Silk Flowers
How do you decorate for fall? I like to start out with some harvest themed items, then transition into Halloween, then back to the harvest theme for Thanksgiving. If you choose right, you can get some items that will look lovely and seasonal from mid September all the way through till the end of November!… Keep Reading
Beef Bulgogi on a Stick — Great for Gametime!
Fall is here! The air is crisp, leaves are falling, and football is on the TV and at your local school. That means it’s tailgating and gametime snacking!! Woohoo! I just love snack-y party type foods. Kingsford Charcoal and Walmart have teamed up to help you “Up Your Game” this fall with great recipes and… Keep Reading
My Kids Zappos School Style
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review A few weeks ago I told you about my hassle free Back to School shopping with Zappos. For each of my kids I ordered a pair of back to school shoes, a sweatshirt, and… Keep Reading
For the Sport Enthusiast: The Samsung S 5 Sport from Sprint!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Sprint. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating. This year I was selected as a Sprint Ambassador, which means over the course of 10 months I get to play with some really great new… Keep Reading
Quick DIY Minecraft Binder
Here’s a fun little school supply customization that you can do for your resident Minecraft fan (and if you’ve got kids in school, you’ve probably got at least ONE minecraft fan). Quick DIY Minecraft Binders! This project uses Sharpies. When I was down at Walmart Headquarters last spring along with the folks from Duck Tape… Keep Reading
Easy Sandwich Rolls
School starts next week here in Upstate New York, and then it’s back to packing lunches (and sharing the daily “Lunchbox Report” on the Frugal Upstate Facebook Page). Why do I pack my kids lunches? Well first off I have to admit that I don’t necessarily pack a lunch every single day. If I’m out… Keep Reading
Spinach Stuffed Steak
I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Beef Checkoff. I received products to facilitate this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating Beef. Mmmm. I’m a red meat girl from way back–there’s nothing quite as good as a nice cut of beef cooked rare. The… Keep Reading
Back to School with Zappos!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review. Have you heard of Zappos? One of my very first interactions with Zappos was a tour of their headquarters just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. (Actually my very first interaction was having my good… Keep Reading
