It’s funny how folks change when the become parents. Somehow–even if you’ve been a big sister, a babysitter, and been around tons of kids. . . your laissez faire attitude about children’s saftey and injuries suddenly does a 180 when you have kids. Now, I’m not the kind of person to wrap my kiddos in bubble… Keep Reading
“My Life As” 18″ Dolls
Ahhh, the age of 18″ dolls. I remember when we were there. For a stretch of time what Princess wanted more than anything in the world was a specific brand of highly touted 18″ dolls. Grandma caved, and she got one. Honestly? I would NEVER have spent $120 on a character doll with just a… Keep Reading
Caramel Corn
We are in the thick of gametime, and if you are a non football (or basketball, or baseball) fan like me. . . well, it’s all about the food! That’s right, I’ll be at your Gametime party in a heartbeat, tasty treat in hand. Just don’t expect me to spend much time watching the game…. Keep Reading
Simple Halloween Cutout Cookies
Halloween is on it’s way! I love all the fun things you can do for holidays–any holiday really! But sometimes life is so busy I don’t have TIME to get fancy. . . When Walmart asked me to come up with a Halloween project to share I immediately thought of sugar cookie cutouts. I have… Keep Reading
Ten Quick Steps to a Healthier Life & America’s Biggest Health Fair!
Who doesn’t want to lead a healthier life? It’s one of those things that everyone seems to be striving for, but that often seems unreachable in our hectic daily lives. This month Walmart asked me to share some ways you can use just 10 minutes at a time to live a healthier life. No matter… Keep Reading
How to Make Your Jack O Lantern Last Longer
Halloween can be such a fun time of year, but it also has it’s perils. Like getting too excited about the holiday, carving your pumpkin too early, and winding up with THIS by Halloween eve: A rotting, collapsing Jack-o-Lantern. Blech. Let’s face it, for the most part the life span of a carved pumpkin seems… Keep Reading
My Fall Fashion Picks at Walmart
When do you start changing your wardrobe for fall? Most years the first half of September is warm enough in Upstate New York for sandals and shorts still to be the order of the day. But it’s unpredictable. Sometimes the temperature drops overnight and you are digging out the sweaters and jeans you haven’t worn… Keep Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fall is a lovely season in New York–crisp air, crunchy leaves, brilliant colors. It’s time to change out your summer wardrobe for warmer pieces, swap out your salad and grilling for casseroles and soups, and of course time to enjoy all things PUMPKIN–especially these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. When Walmart asked me to share something… Keep Reading
New Pioneer Woman products, only at Walmart!
Are you familiar with the Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond)? She’s got a blog, a tv cooking show and now a line of really gorgeous (and extremely reasonably priced) housewares at Walmart! As a blogger, Ree is one of those people everyone wants to be like. She has a fun and personable style in her blog… Keep Reading
Chocolate Pen from Candy Craft
Writing with chocolate? That sounds like my kind of project! Walmart will be selling the new Candy Craft Chocolate Pen soon, and they asked me if I’d like to try one out. So what is the Chocolate Pen? Well this is a fun toy for kids to use to make edible treats! The box says… Keep Reading
