Let’s Get Down to Fiesta With These Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Let’s Get Down to Fiesta With These Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Celebrating a fun holiday like Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mean you skimp on great flavor,” Cooking with loved ones is a great way to explore fun new flavors in the kitchen and make wonderful memories at the same time,” says Julie Gould, Brand Manager. “Bold flavors start with the spices you use and Spice Islands elevates premium spices to another level of flavor. We search the world for spices and herbs of the highest quality. Then we craft and package them to deliver the most authentic and intense flavor possible.  Our line of premium spices helps give consumers the confidence they need...

StoneRidge Orchards Dried Fruit Trail Mix | #StoneridgeOrchards

StoneRidge Orchards Dried Fruit Trail Mix | #StoneridgeOrchards

I’m always looking for ways to better my snack making choices and I’ve found out that making your own trail mix is an easy way to meet that goal of healthier choices. A good trail mix needs two things, something sweet & something salty. The best way to get the best of both worlds is mixed dried fruit & nuts together. I went to Food Lion recently and stood in front of the isle looking at all the mixed nuts and dried fruit. Ended up with a bag of sunflower seeds, a bag of mixed nuts and 3 different kinds...

God Bless You and Good Night | Children’s Book Review

God Bless You and Good Night | Children's Book Review

We just recently got a chance to read God Bless You and Good Night, which happens to be one of my favorites board books now. One of my kids favorite things to do when they’re visiting me over whatever break we’re currently on for that time is to read children’s books. It made it more special when my oldest son was reading it to my younger two children. The words and illustrations alike are perfectly matched to capture young minds and keep the little ones engaged. The bestselling God Bless You and Good Night has sold more than a quarter of...

Kleenex Wet Wipes Are #MadeforDoers And Easy Cleanups

Kleenex Wet Wipes Are #MadeforDoers And Easy Cleanups

Stop what you’re doing right now and go to your local Target or shop online and go stock up on Kleenex Wet Wipes now, you will be able to thank me later. Anyone with kids, let me go ahead and tell you – that you need to stock up on these now, you can thank me later. These wet wipes are good for any kind of cleaning that involve your skin. I have sensitive skin and it didn’t bug my skin, which is amazing! Will pack one of these for work (those of you that don’t know, I’m a chef)....

Go On A Musical Adventure With Poppy & the Brass Band | Poppy & the Orchestra

Poppy & the Brass Band | Poppy & the Orchestra

When I stumbled across Poppy & the Brass Band and Poppy & the Orchestra — they keep the kids entertained for a few hours, so I can have 5 minutes to myself. After my divorce, I had to completely restart the book collection I had for my kids. I’m always looking for new and exciting books for the kids to read to each other. I totally lucked out with kids who LOVE to read, I can’t be more proud.   Poppy and the Brass Band – $12.58 Go on a musical adventure to the circus with an adorable pup named Poppy. Poppy and the Brass...

You Can Personalized Anything With Personalized Cart

You Can Personalized Anything With Personalized Cart

I’ve always been a fan of getting personalized and customized gifts, because they always make something that more special to the person who is receiving it. So when Personalized Cart reached out to me to pick a product to review, I jumped to the opportunity. When I first went to their website, there were so many things to choose from. About Personalized Cart : It’s so common for us to come into the problem of finding a proper gift for others. There’re so many occasions need to prepare, every holiday and memorable day needs a gift. What gift should we...

Spice Islands Has Everything from A to V

Spice Islands Has Everything from A to V

Spice Islands has everything from A to V — from Allspice to Vanilla. I always tell my friends and family to use premium spices and herbs in their recipes and Spice Islands offers you the highest quality spices to elevate your entire menu. They handpick many of their spices and take extra steps to capture the natural oils which gives the spices their rich flavor. For example with my rosemary lamb chop appetizer, you can truly taste the warm peppery aroma of the rosemary and serve it with a sweet and tart cranberry apple chutney. How about some butternut squash soup...

Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana No Bake Energy Bites

PBfit No Bake Energy Bites

Can’t cook, no worries, these no bake energy bites are your best friend. You can’t go wrong with anything that has peanut butter and bananas. They basically go hand in hand if you ask me. With that said, did you know that March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. Yasssss! I’ve been on this healthy snacks kick lately, I want something I can eat between meals and not fill up on a ton of carbs. Or something light in the morning before going to work, because I really can’t eat heavy at the crack of dawn. So something as simple...