It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! That’s when Walmart highlights the ingredients for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This week’s meal is Fiesta Chicken and Rice. This recipe had a new ingredient for me-instant brown rice. Now I was a little skeptical about this-if it’s instant, does it still have the… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Chili Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese
It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! I think it’s a great idea that twice a month Walmart highlights the ingredients for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This weeks meal is Chili Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese. Kraft Mac & Cheese 7.25oz (regular or whole grain) GV chunk breast of chicken 12.5oz 5th… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Pasta
It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! I think it’s a great idea that twice a month Walmart highlights the ingredients for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This time the menu is Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Now you all know by now that I’m not all that big on… Keep Reading
Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest
Do you have a young artist in your family? Maybe you homeschool or are a teacher? Well check out the Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest! For the last five years, Heinz has been sponsoring the Creativity Contest-where kids from K-12 compete not only to have their design grace the front of millions of Heinz Ketchup packets… Keep Reading
Review: EA Sports Active 2 for the Wii
In June of 2009 I had the opportunity to review the original EA Sports Active game for the Wii. I was very impressed with it as an exercise tool/personal trainer and really enjoyed using it due to the variety of exercises and muscle groups used and the engaging and fun way it was presented. Then… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Santa Fe Chicken Tortilla Soup
It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! This is the segment where I tell you what meal Walmart is highlighting for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This time the grab & go meal at Walmart is Santa Fe Chicken Tortilla Soup. GV 12.5oz Chicken Breast $1.96 lb GV Chunky Mild Salsa 24… Keep Reading
Review: Maybelline
So another review that came my way at the same time as the Essie nail polish was this one on some Maybelline products. I know that some folks out there don’t believe in makeup-I have a couple of fabulous, interesting, amazing women I know who believe that women are beautiful just as they are and don’t… Keep Reading
Review: Essie Nail Polish
I rarely splurge on nailpolish for myself. It’s not that I don’t like the look of nicely polished nails. I do! A lot actually. It’s just that my nails are always a mess. I cook, I do dishes, I garden, I craft. . . my hands always seem to be in dirt or water or… Keep Reading
Review: Better Homes and Gardens 18/10 Stainless-Steel Cookware
When Yankee Bill and I got married, we did the whole “registering for gifts” thing. It was a bit intimidating to pick out all the different items, but I specifically remember choosing a stainless steel cookware set because I figured it would last me my entire married life without wearing out. About 4 years later,… Keep Reading
Walmart Toy Review: Zoobles, Spynet Video Watch and K’nex Speed Demon Coaster
Do you ever look at a gift your kids ask for and think “I wonder if that is worth it?” Do you ever wish you could take it out of the box and look at it before deciding to spend your hard earned cash? I mean we are frugal, right? We HATE to spend money… Keep Reading














