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
Fresh Start for the New Year: Goals and Healthier Eating
And here we are in the fourth and final weekly post of the Fresh Start for the New Year campaign! I have talked about my general health & fitness goals for 2011, gave an update on my general goals and outlined some ideas for getting more fit in the new year and did an exercise… Keep Reading
Walmart Lighting Survey
As a consumer, have you ever thought “I wish that companies would listen to me, and what I think about and want”? Well as a Walmart Mom I get the unique opportunity to share my personal views & opinions with folks at Walmart Headquarters. The relationship goes both ways, as Walmart also gets the chance… 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
Fresh Start for the New Year: Exercise Goal Check In & Healthy Eating Plan
Welcome to week three of my Fresh Start for the New Year! The first week I talked about my general health & fitness goals for 2011, then last week I gave an update on my general goals and outlined some ideas for getting more fit in the new year. This week I’m going to update… 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
Fresh Start for the New Year: Goal Check in and Exercise Plan
Welcome to week two of my Fresh Start for the New Year! Last week I talked about my general health & fitness goals for 2011. They were: 1. Lose weight 2. Exercise 3X a week 3. Drink more water 4. Eat even less processed food The methods I planned to use were: 1. Journaling 2…. 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
