Are you looking for an end of the year teacher’s gift that is useful, looks great, and is easy to boot? Let me introduce you to the Cup ‘o Sharpies. Let’s face it–most teachers probably have enough “cute” to last them a lifetime. This gift is useful (everyone needs to stay hydrated–and what teacher ever… Keep Reading
Tomato Tart
Looking for a recipe that’s fresh, simple and perfect for a light lunch or a party snack? Try this Tomato Tart! Walmart asked me to share a tomato recipe with you again this year. In the past for Walmart I’ve shared my favorite salsa recipe: Wonderful Salsa. This time I wanted to try something new–and… Keep Reading
The Chuckit Dog Toy
Do you have a dog that loves playing fetch but destroys frisbees? I do! Our dog (her name is Summer) will crack a frisbee within a week. Recently Walmart offered to send me the new Chuckit! Flying Squirrel for her to try instead. It’s pretty funny right? Features include: Durable canvas with rubber feet, Raised… Keep Reading
Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop
I love testing out new things! Recently the folks at Bissel sent several of us Walmart Moms their new Symphony All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop (for sale at Walmart for $198.96). The Frugal Village Homestead is an old turn of the century home. I can’t really say Victorian, because there is a certain ornateness that… Keep Reading
Skyscape by Reebok
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Reebok. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Shoes are important because feet are important. Yeah, sure, I know there are tons of women out there who think shoes are… Keep Reading
Strawberry Syrup (and Strawberry Soda)
May is Strawberry Month! Last year to celebrate I made Tipsy Strawberry Preserves, this year when Walmart asked me to come up with a recipe highlighting strawberries I made homemade Strawberry Syrup! This delicious syrup has just a few simple ingredients. Strawberries. Water. Sugar. Lemon juice. You know what all of those things are, and… Keep Reading
Camping and Cooking ~ with Pancake in a Jar recipe!
Looking for a cost effective summer vacation that can bring the whole family together? Why not try camping! Yankee Bill grew up camping–I did not. The first time I ever slept out in a tent was when I joined the Army–and let me tell you, that wasn’t the fun kind of camping. When we married… Keep Reading
Walmart Sustainability Expo
Being a blogger sometimes gives you some very unusual opportunities. Like standing up on stage in front of the CEOs of Walmart, Pepsi, Cargill, Johnson and Johnson, Unilever, Kellog and more at the Walmart Sustainability Expo along with Denise (Wholesome Mommy)giving my opinion on the sustainability initiatives they had just announced, as well as my… Keep Reading
HTC One Max Smartphone Giveaway~I’m a Sprint Ambassador!
“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.” I’ve been chosen as Sprint Ambassador! What does that mean? Well it means that over the next 10 months I’ll be given the opportunity to test… Keep Reading
Healthy Essentials — Over $55 Savings with Johnson & Johnson!
Who here likes to save money? I know I do. Especially when it’s on things that I really need. That’s why it makes sense for me to share with you about Johnson & Johnson’s Healthy Essentials website! When something is essential, it means you can’t do without it–and the products that you can find… Keep Reading
