If you hang out with me on OurKidsMom’s Facebook page, I recently shared what my fridge looks like after a bi-weekly shopping trip. As you can see, vegetables play a large part of our daily diet. I have found that having a nice variety of ways to prepare them helps keep the family coming back for more... eating & enjoying them. I wanted to share one of my quick & easy dishes that we prepare quite often. I am a huge mushroom … [Read more...]
Fall Recipes With Nestle
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Fall Recipes With Nestle It never fails... as soon as the weather turns cool my thoughts turn to comfort food and eventually homemade goodies for the holidays. My cravings start with all things pumpkin and take a quick turn for peppermint after Thanksgiving. I have been baking for many years now and have learned that quality ingredients can make or break a recipe. I rely heavily on Nestle for things like chocolate chips, peppermint chips etc. … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Calphalon AccuCore 10-pc. Cookware Set
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Calphalon AccuCore 10-pc. Cookware Set It was about fifteen years ago my husband convinced me to switch from non-stick pots and pans to stainless steel. We purchased the best set we could afford... and I fell in love. I admit I had a smidgen of a hard time getting used to not being able to rely on a non-stick coating, but once I adjusted I swore I’d never go back. When I was given the opportunity to review Calphalon’s newest line, AccuCore, I … [Read more...]
Is Apple the Best?
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Is Apple the Best? You either replied yes or no. There seems to be very little middle ground on a discussion like this one, similar to the vast yawning chasm separating fans of Ford or Chevy (or Dodge), and whether cats or dogs make the best household pets. If you have not yet chosen a side in this love-or-hate debate, perhaps you simply lack a simple guide to the advantages and disadvantages of each. Sales don't lie. One very … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet
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Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet Last year I was able to tell you about Leap Frog’s first learning tablet for kids, the LeapPad. We loved it so much that I ended up purchasing a second so they kids would stop fighting over it. When Kmart offered to let us review the LeapPad2 we were eager to see what Leap Frog did to update and improve the original model. Right out of the box I noticed they updated the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012
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Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012 Not sure what to buy that special girl in your life for her birthday or for this holiday season? Well, girls’ interests are constantly changing as they grow up, and you might need a bit of a refresher course. Here are some trending gift ideas for girls: 1. Dolls. Find out what kind of dolls she might like. Popular dolls include Barbie, Bratz, La Dee Da and Disney stars (like Cinderella) are all popular … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D
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Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D ******** All of my kids are into art and creating new things. They are always drawing, coloring, designing, etc & the Magna color 3D is a great way for them to get creative in a new way. Magna Color 3D is a great reusable art tool that never grows old. To put it simply, the screen is magnetic and the little "magic dots" are magnets that stick where you place them. You can either create a … [Read more...]
Getting the House Holiday-Ready
Getting the House Holiday Ready Getting your home ready for the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive or a lot of work. The main focus should be on sprucing things up a bit to make the home a comfortable and inviting place to be. The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. With that in mind, you should consider some of the simple things you can do to create a welcoming and holiday-inspired atmosphere; simple approaches work and they are … [Read more...]
Fall Updates To Prepare Your Home For Holiday Guests
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Fall Updates To Prepare Your Home For Holiday Guests As summer months come to an end and the temperatures begin to drop, our attention is likely to turn to plans for the holidays. Holiday touches are soon evident throughout the home. The goal is to make the home welcoming to family and guests during this time of year. After all, this is the time for reconnecting with friends and loved ones. Small Touches That Have a Big Impact It’s not … [Read more...]
Check Out Sweet Relish | It’s Like Pinterest For Shopping!
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Check Out Sweet Relish | $200 Visa GC #GIVEAWAY | ends The holidays are here and as of last night I realized that the time for encoding and hiding things has begun again in our house. Emma has picked up reading quite quickly in kindergarten and she found my list of gifts that I have purchased for both herself and Ethan. Fortunately I heard her reading it and snagged it before she got to the “goods”. I’m so excited to have found out … [Read more...]
