Simple meals. Isn’t that what we all are looking for at this time of year? School, sports, activities, kids, homework, work. . . it can be a challenge to get a meal on the table some nights. For us this year Wednesday is total chaos night. Buddy and Princess have play rehearsal after school from… Keep Reading
Gorgeous New Better Homes and Garden at Walmart!
What would you do if you were invited out to the Better Homes and Gardens Headquarters in Des Moine Iowa to get a preview of all the gorgeous new Better Homes and Garden products that are coming to Walmart? Probably you’d do what I did–say YES in a red hot minute! Over the years I’ve been in… Keep Reading
Fall Cornucopia with Silk Flowers
How do you decorate for fall? I like to start out with some harvest themed items, then transition into Halloween, then back to the harvest theme for Thanksgiving. If you choose right, you can get some items that will look lovely and seasonal from mid September all the way through till the end of November!… Keep Reading
Beef Bulgogi on a Stick — Great for Gametime!
Fall is here! The air is crisp, leaves are falling, and football is on the TV and at your local school. That means it’s tailgating and gametime snacking!! Woohoo! I just love snack-y party type foods. Kingsford Charcoal and Walmart have teamed up to help you “Up Your Game” this fall with great recipes and… Keep Reading
Ceramic Nonstick Cookware — Green Life at Walmart!
Have you heard of ceramic non-stick cookware? I stopped using most non stick cookware several years ago because I was a bit concerned about the Teflon coating, especially after it got scratched or overheated (which mine inevitably did). I’m a good cook, but I’m not a particularly neat or careful cook. I have seen ceramic… Keep Reading
Make a Duck Tape Lunchbox for Back to School!
Is your teen or tween the kind of kid who likes to be different, to show their individuality and to make things themselves? Then have I got a back to school craft project for them–create a custom Duck Tape Lunchbox out of Duck brand duct tape! The kind folks at Duck sent me a whole… Keep Reading
You could be a Hero! Enter to win for your school!
What makes a hero? According to Wikipedia: Characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self-sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. This definition originally referred to martial courage or excellence but extended to more general moral excellence. For the… Keep Reading
Do Us a Flavor — The Four Flavor Finalists!
Lays Do Us a Flavor Finalists are in! Remember how back in February I told you about my trip to the Lays headquarters and this year’s Do Us a Flavor Contest? Well the ideas have been reviewed and the Lays Do Us a Flavor finalists have finally (ha ha) arrived! Flavors are: Kettle Cooked Wasabi… Keep Reading
ATT Go Phone from Walmart with Exclusive Rate Plan!
This month Walmart sent me one of their AT&T GoPhones to play with and tell you all about! If you weren’t aware, Walmart sells all kinds of cell phones, both regular and a bunch of great prepaid phone options! The phone I was sent is an HTC Desire 610–it’s a smartphone and uses Android for… Keep Reading
Avia Moisture Wicking Workout Gear from Walmart
Do you exercise? I always mean to do more. My big form of exercise (besides gardening) is walking. There is a nice two mile loop in our town that is level with sidewalks 95% of the way. Almost everyone in town takes walks around “the loop” at lunch or after supper from spring to fall…. Keep Reading
