It’s soccer season here in the Northeast! I come from a family of soccer players–all my sisters and I played soccer in the youth leagues, middle school and highschool–so I just love that Buddy is a soccer player. He’s still in the recreation leagues for another year, and most of the parents hang out during… Keep Reading
Hunting Season — The Spouse Guide
Do you have a hunter in your house? It seems to me that recently there has been a renewed national interest in hunting, so when Walmart asked the Walmart Moms to do a post on hunting, I knew it was the perfect time to write “Hunting Season–The Spouse Guide”. Now I grew up in a… Keep Reading
Disney Infinity
Have you heard of the new Disney Infinity Game? I was lucky enough to have Walmart send me the Xbox version to try out and tell you about. So what exactly is it? Well, to start with it’s a video game that’s available for the Xbox, Wii & Wii U, PS3, and Nintendo 3DS. You… Keep Reading
Easy Weeknight Meals Cooked by the Kids! (with Simple Chicken Pot Pie recipe)
I admit it–I am slowly training the kids to take over bits and pieces of the various household duties. This summer they have really learned to do the laundry, and although their folding leaves a bit to be desired, well, at least it is getting done. They can set and clear the table, load and… Keep Reading
Making Jam with the Freshtech by Ball (and a Giveaway!)
Have you heard of the Freshtech? I have to admit, when I first heard about this new appliance from Ball, the trusted name in canning. . . well, it just sounded a bit goofy. An automatic jam/jelly maker? I mean really, I’m a canner. . . I spend lots of hours over the stove all… Keep Reading
Back to School Fashion (and Uniforms) at Walmart
I admit it, I don’t think “fashion” when I think Walmart. Sure–you can get basics there. . . but “on trend” items aren’t what I expect to find. Believe it or not, Walmart’s fashion team has been working HARD on that. When were went down this spring to visit Walmart HQ in Bentonville Arkansas, we… Keep Reading
Painted Utensils for Labor Day
Do you like eating with plastic forks? I know I don’t! If you buy the cheaper ones, well, they just seem small and flimsy. They make it hard to “stab” things like salad with and are not big enough to really do the job when it comes to scooping up baked beans or potato salad. … Keep Reading
Getting Back into Back to School Schedules
Are you into your “Back to School Routine” yet? We sure aren’t. For us here in NY school doesn’t start until after Labor Day–so we are in the final countdown phase. As our rather loose (but busy!) summer comes to an end I’m thinking about school, kids activities and schedules. This year we are going… Keep Reading
Fire and Ice Salad Recipe
Summer is a fantastic time for fresh produce. My favorite is fresh from the garden. . .and you all know I love to have a huge garden, but not everyone has that luxury. And even with my garden sometimes I want or need something that I either don’t grow or isn’t ripe! So I do… Keep Reading
Bruschetta in a Jar
Canning and preserving your own food has really been regaining popularity in the last few years. Regular readers know I really love to can and have shared many recipes over the years like my Dilly Pickled Green Beans, Wonderful Salsa, Dutch Apple Pie Jam, Cherry Lime Syrup, Tipsy Strawberry Preserves, Old Fashioned Pickled Peaches, Blood Orange Marmalade and… Keep Reading
