Halloween is over and we all know what means; the holidays are nigh! The planning, the cooking, the clean up, the shopping, the wrapping, what to get everyone, families, friends, stress, stress and more stress. Stop. Breathe. Take a few more deep breaths. And now I am going to tell you about eMeals. eMeals is […]
Making Mondays More Enjoyable with a Night Out at Red Lobster
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Red Lobster. I received a gift card to facilitate my review promotional item as a thank-you for participating.” Let’s face it; Monday is by far the most disliked day of the week. No one looks forward to it and with good reason (back to work, […]
Have a Happy and Healthy 4th of July!
The 4th of July is this week… this summer is flying by so fast! I don’t know about you, but I am getting excited for some delicious barbecue, colorful fireworks and making more great memories with family and friends. There’s no better way to spend America’s birthday in my opinion! As I start my party […]
How I Carve Out Me Time #QuakerEpicAdventures
We all pay lip-service, at least, to the idea of “me time”: put on your own oxygen mask first, “if mama’s not happy, ain’t nobody happy,” and so on. How many of us with young children really take the time to take care of ourselves? I know that when the baby goes for a nap, […]
Ushering in Spring with Our Favorite, Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dunkin’ Donuts. I received a Dunkin’ Donuts Party Kit to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Coffee. The word itself brings to the mind an image of relaxation, pure deliciousness, and when needed, a kick to get your mornings going! No one […]
Are You Running on Empty? #QuakerEpicAdventures
Do you ever feel like you are running on empty? I have been so exhausted lately (pregnancy will do that to you)! I got my kids all dressed for a weekend hike and then promptly fell asleep on the bed when my husband took them downstairs to get their shoes on. He took pity on […]
Olive Garden’s Buy One, Take One Promo is a Time-saver for Busy Moms!
At the end of a busy week, all I can think about is having a delicious meal and a glass of wine (or three!). With two little ones running around this rarely happens, but this past weekend my husband and I were able to plan a date night to Olive Garden. Most dinners out are […]
Edible Arrangements Breast Cancer Awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36. Edible Arrangements® recently announced their Breast Cancer Awareness […]
Debunking Myths About Food Safety in the Home
Many of us grew up thawing frozen meat on the counter and keeping leftovers far too long. Times have changed. Now that I’m a mom, I make an effort to serve my family only food that I’m sure is safe. The USDA has food safety recommendations to help us keep our families safe from the […]
Tips to Fight the “Food Fits” with Guest Blogger Joey Fortman of Real Mom Media
Now that kids are back to school and life is in full force it’s totally time to get down to business with the meals. I try as hard as possible to keep my son healthy, especially since I grew up battling the bulge. It’s not always an easy task to get your kids to really and truly understand the value of health and eating well! And if your house is like mine, you’re always fighting the food fits. I’ve learned a few lessons along the way and would love to share my tips with you! Remember..I’m not a doctor or dietitian.