How do you get your home ready for the holidays? We have a big old place, very old fashioned with lovely dark woodwork and classic lines, and we like to decorate in a very classic style. Yankee Bill and I have collected (and inherited) over 11 huge boxes of decorations over the years. By keeping… Keep Reading
Walmart’s Gamer Network HQ
I admit it. When my kids start talking video games my eyes glaze over. Video gaming has just never been one of my things. It’s a bit of a quandry, because as a mom-I’m not actually that interested-but I want to be able to talk to my kids about the things that interest them while… Keep Reading
Reveiw: Saute Express by Land ‘0 Lakes
Trying new things is fun! This week I tested out the new “Saute Express” by Land ‘0 Lakes as one of the Walmart Moms. They are kinda a cool product–for under $3 you get 6 cubes of herbs, spices, olive oil and butter that really “Make Mealtime Sizzle”. There are 4 flavors-Lemon Pepper, Garlic and… Keep Reading
Holiday Entertaining with Walmart
As I’m always telling you guys-I’m typically a “made from scratch” kinda gal. I love cooking, I love saving money, and I just love knowing that I’ve made something myself. But sometimes-well, sometimes life overtakes you. So when Walmart asked me to share some of their quick and easy holiday entertaining solutions I felt like… Keep Reading
DIY Floral Arrangement
Have you ever made your own floral arrangement? It’s easier than you think! The last time I was down to Walmart HQ in Bentonville Arkansas with the Walmart Moms, an expert from the floral department gave us a class on how to create a really professional looking floral arrangement. Now that the holiday season is… Keep Reading
Using the “Bluebird” American Express Card
So a month ago I told you all about the Bluebird card–a new debit card alternative from Walmart & American Express. They asked me not only to tell you all about the card, but to use it for a month and then talk about the experience. Well, it’s a month 🙂 As you remember, I… Keep Reading
DIY Christmas Wreath
Believe it or not, decorating your own wreath really isn’t hard at all! And when you do it yourself, you can have exactly the size, shape, color and style that goes with your decorating scheme. Walmart asked me to try decorating my own wreath with supplies in their Holiday section and a budget of $20. … Keep Reading
DIY: Branch Display for Holiday Photo Cards
Here’s a nifty craft idea that the folks at the Walmart Photo department came up with! The Branch Display for holiday photo cards: They asked me to recreate this craft and show you all how I did it! Branch Display for Holiday Photo Cards Materials: Narrow Ribbon (1 or 2 colors) Attractive Branch Red Spray… Keep Reading
Walmart’s Flag of Thanks for Veterans Day
As a veteran married to a veteran–you might say I approve of Veteran’s Day! I am so thankful not only for those who are serving our country here and abroad currently–but also for all those who came before us, like Bill’s father, both our grandfathers and many many more right on back to the founding… Keep Reading
Pineapples at Walmart (with Pineapple Salsa Recipe)
Do you buy fresh pineapple? To my mind fresh pineapple is a completely different fruit than the canned version (not that the canned is bad-it’s just totally different). As a matter of fact fresh pineapple is so tasty plain that I rarely bother with a recipe–we just slice it an eat it. So when Walmart… Keep Reading
