Oatmeal seems to be one of those things that you either love or you hate. Princess and I love a nice warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Buddy and Yankee Bill? Not so much! Oh well, their loss–and more oatmeal for us! Not only is oatmeal tasty (or at least I think so) but… Keep Reading
Recipe: Deep Fried Spicy Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
It’s time for another Walmart challenge! I know I always refer to these posts as “challenges”–but this time it really was! Walmart asked me to come up with a recipe for Gametime (ie a Superbowl party) using two items from their list of featured game day snacks: Orville POP Crunch White & Sharp Cheddar~Rotel~Wheat Thins… Keep Reading
DIY: Flu Season Survival Kit
It’s cold and flu season! And not only is it flu season, but it’s one of the worst flu seasons we’ve seen in years. Boston declared a medical emergency, New York declared a health emergency, 49 states have recorded cases. . . Google even has a Flu Trend Map! So when Walmart asked me to… Keep Reading
Danskin Now Performance Wear at Walmart
Did you make a resolution to be more active and get in better shape this year? It seems to be a perennial favorite for all of us as we look back at the year past–especially after the guilt of all those rich and or sugary holiday foods. I know that personally I’ve gained quite a… Keep Reading
Walmart’s Citrus Celebrations (with Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe)
It’s a “Citrus Celebration” at Walmart! This time of year it might be bitter and cold here in Upstate New York, but it’s citrus harvest time in the steamy south. And you can tell when you hit the stores. There is fresh citrus EVERYWHERE: Now I love oranges, grapefruits and clementines as much as the… Keep Reading
Tax Time is Coming
Ok, I know that thinking about taxes is not fun. Actually it rots. I hate the paperwork, the effort and the idea that either a) I have to send in more money to the government or b) I gave them too much money and they’ve been using it as an interest free loan. But hey-as… Keep Reading
Cookwell Oils and a Recipe: Avocado Cilantro Mayonnaise
It’s no surprise to anyone that I love cooking. So when I get the chance to try a new product–especially something that is more of a “cooking from scratch” type item, I love it! Walmart is now carrying a new line of cooking oils–Cookwell Cooking Oils–and asked several of us to take part in a… Keep Reading
Walmart’s Declutter Challenge: A Bathroom Closet Makeover
The New Year usually means turning over a new leaf–and for many of us that includes a resolution to be more organized. Walmart challenged me to go out with the old and in with the new by organizing and decluttering a problem area of my home. I chose the kids bathroom upstairs. Now as I’ve… Keep Reading
Holiday Giving–Courtesy of Walmart
Every year Walmart is very generous at the holiday time. Not only do they sponsor their “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign with $1.5 million in grants to 140 nonprofits–but they gave each of us in the Walmart Mom program a chance to do some holiday giving on their behalf in our own communities. That’s… Keep Reading
Review: Faded Glory Fleece Bonded Hoodie and Danskin Sport Fleece
When the weather turns cold, you just want to snuggle into something soft and warm. A big fuzzy robe, a nice thick blanket, PJ’s fresh out of the dryer. There is something so comforting about being nice and toasty while the wind roars outside! If you want to give someone that warm snuggly feeling this… Keep Reading
