Mama-To-Be has shared her enjoyment of Dale and Thomas Popcorn with us before. And she’s not alone in her appreciation for this gourmet treat. Katie Holmes craved it while pregnant and Teri Hatcher, Oprah and Rachel Ray are fans, too. Dale and Thomas has a popcorn chef who ensures each flavor combination is scrumptious. Now, […]
Beat Morning Sickness With A Great Pregnancy Cookbook
When I found out I was pregnant, I was concerned about morning sickness. My schedule’s pretty rigorous, and I didn’t want morning sickness to slow me down. At the suggestion of a friend, I started a food journal. I recorded what I ate, when I ate it, and how I felt that day. As a […]
Cheer Up a Friend Today
Because I went to college out of state, my friends are spread across the country. Thanks to email and IM, it’s easy to stay in touch, and we get to see each other at weddings and baby showers. But when a friend is down in the dumps over a breakup, it’s really tough to be […]
Shop for Groceries Online: Save Time, Money, and Energy!
Here’s a way to save money, time, and energy! When I was a city dweller, I loved services like Peapod: fresh food direct to your doorstep, even when you do not have the time or energy for a big shopping trip. Then, I had Baby Diva in suburban exile while Captain Dad was away and […]
Future Fromager?
If you read MamaSaga regularly, you probably already know that Baby Diva had her first taste of cheese today. If you’d like to try the Vlaskaas cheese Baby Diva sampled and don’t have a gourmet cheese shop nearby, you can get Vlaskaas and practically every other type of cheese imaginable at igourmet.com. If you’re pregnant […]
Coupon: Practically Free Gerber Baby Food
A friend shared this with me, so I figured I would share it with you! If you live near a Target, you can get a Target Coupon for $1 off Purchase of Two Gerber Foods, Toddler or Baby. Expires 8/15/07. There is also a coupon on that site for $3 off Pampers. You can print […]
Cooking Tip for Busy Moms
Mama-to-Be Cleaning Tip: If soaking and scrubbing doesn’t get the burnt-on food off, fill your pot with some water and add a tablespoon of dishwasher soap. Bring the pot to a boil and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. When it’s cooled a bit but before the water gets to room temperature, you can […]
Organic Baby Food a Hit
I suspect we will ultimately find there are medical benefits to choosing organic. Even better for the environment than buying organics at the supermarket: purchase locally grown produce when possible. In addition to the medical benefits, I also think there are also social and emotional benefits to getting your child used to the idea of […]
Diet Tip: Drinking Six Glasses of Water a Day Is Easier With Soda Club
I heard about The Bob Greene Diet from a friend who’d seen him on Oprah, and I was intrigued enough to pick up his book. Normally I hate diet books, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Bob Greene plan. Unlike Atkins, he wasn’t selling any quick fixes. The diet didn’t require a 1200-1300 calorie […]
What I’m Craving Now
I’d heard a lot about Dale and Thomas popcorn before I finally tried it. According to US Weekly, Katie Holmes craved it while pregnant. And Dale and Thomas Popcorn also counts Teri Hatcher, Oprah and Rachel Ray as fans. At $28 for a six-pack sampler or $45 for a 12-pack sampler, this snack isn’t cheap. […]
