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Gift Giving with Shari’s Berries

February 23, 2013 By Brian 3 Comments

Do you have an occasion to send a gift but are tired of sending the same slipper or just a card? The selection at Shari's Berries will open your eyes to a new level of gift giving! We decided to order a Valentine's treat for us to end Beth Week and a treat for the kids as part … [Read more...]

Tiramisu Lightened up for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013 By Brian 17 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day!! Can I just tell you that it has been a very long Beth Week. Our 10th wedding anniversary was on Sunday, Beth turned 24 again on Tuesday, and today is Valentine's Day. After a week of planning surprises and special stuff for my sweetie, I am just a … [Read more...]

New Year’s Resolutions – The February Edition

February 13, 2013 By Brian 12 Comments

It is the middle of February and it seems like a great time to check in on everyone' New Year's resolutions. Did you make any? Are you still on track for keeping them? Our resolution was to lose weight. Well, that is nowhere near specific enough, so we resolved to eat … [Read more...]

Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Part 2

February 12, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Last week, in Great Value Valentine's Sweet Treats, I shared a couple of easy recipes to use for Valentine's Day. You got to see just how easy it is to make Berry Tartlets, Tickled Pink Heart Cinnamon Rolls, and Frosted Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies using dough products found in … [Read more...]

AXE Hair Styling Cravebox Kit #AXEMen

February 11, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Alright guys, are you looking for something new to do with your hair? Ladies, are you tired of your guy's look? I'll be honest. At this point in my life, I'm happy to step out of the shower, towel dry my hair, and...well, that's about it. Seriously, I'm a stay at home dad … [Read more...]

Foods from Chile

February 11, 2013 By Brian 6 Comments

What Foods from Chile come to mind? Did you know that Chile is known for producing top quality wines, olive oils, and fruits? The terrain of Chile produces a huge diversity of crops! The various regions offer desert, ocean, and mountain climates. It is said that "the … [Read more...]

Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats

February 6, 2013 By Brian 14 Comments

Do you remember our Great Value Thanksgiving goodies and Great Value Christmas goodies? Well, we are back with some great Valentine's creations using Great Value cookie and pastry dough. I am helping Sophie's preschool class for Valentine's Day this year, so I wanted to try out … [Read more...]

Mission Accepted: Listerine 21 Day Challenge

February 5, 2013 By Brian 1 Comment

Beth and I just had our semi-annual dental check-ups. I always think that I'm taking pretty good care of my teeth until that 6-month appointment comes up. In truth, though, I don't brush nearly enough. I definitely don't floss like I should. I guess I just never really … [Read more...]

Monthly Meal Plan: February 2013

February 5, 2013 By Brian 5 Comments

So we made it through our monthly meal plan for January. I wound up dropping about 15 pounds! Beth was down almost 10! That's a pretty good month of weight loss! That having been said, we both know that we cannot sustain that lifestyle for but so long. We have learned a lot … [Read more...]

The Fresh 20 – Meal Planning

January 31, 2013 By Brian 30 Comments

We recently got a chance to take a look at a weekly meal planning site, The Fresh 20. We are always looking for fresh ways to jump start our meal planning efforts and I am always on the lookout for new inspirations for our family's dinners. The Fresh 20 turned out to be a great … [Read more...]

Buying a New Home

January 30, 2013 By Brian 4 Comments

Are you a proud apartment dweller? Have you maintained a steady job for a couple of years now? Looking to move anytime soon? Looking to settle down? If you are currently renting a place but you have a steady and are looking to settle down, now may be a great time for you to … [Read more...]

Maison Le Grand

January 25, 2013 By Brian 11 Comments

This is post will feature Maison Le Grand, the fifth of final finds that we will feature from the DC Metro Cooking Show back in November! Watch this week for ALL of these finds as they might make a great Valentine’s gift for your love or even your kids … or maybe a teacher … or … [Read more...]

Shredded Turkey Chili with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes

January 24, 2013 By Brian 213 Comments

Del Monte has announced they have two new varieties of diced tomatoes! They are Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies and Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies. This recipe uses the Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle … [Read more...]

The Folded Napkin

January 24, 2013 By Brian 7 Comments

This is post will feature The Folded Napkin, the fourth of five finds that we will feature from the DC Metro Cooking Show back in November! Watch this week for ALL of these finds as they might make a great Valentine’s gift for your love or even your kids … or maybe a teacher … or … [Read more...]

WannaHavaCookie Whoopie Pies

January 22, 2013 By Brian 137 Comments

This is post will feature WannaHavaCookie, the second of five finds that we will feature from the DC Metro Cooking Show back in November! Watch this week for ALL of these finds as they might make a great Valentine’s gift for your love or even your kids … or maybe a teacher … or … [Read more...]