Brian and I tried out eating a paleo diet this January. We have decided we like the term paleo inspired as we did have a few non-paleo items during th months ... like the cookies I would give in an eat one about once a week. But it made me think about eating out the cookies so it … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
The Fresh 20 – Meal Planning
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
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...]
Cash vs. Credit Price for Gas
I saw a Cash Price for Gas last week pop up at our local Exxon last week. I sat at the red light across from the gas station in shock. Really? It was a 6 cents a gallon difference. 6 cents adds up when you are on empty even in a little Honda Civic. As I sat there I wondered if it … [Read more...]
Eggland’s Best Eggs eCookbook, “Your Best Recipes”
You can get your own FREE copy of the new eCookbook "Your Best Recipes" from Eggland's Best Eggs! More details about "Your Best Recipes" ... Eggland's Best is excited to announce the launch of our second original eCookbook, "Your Best Recipes" featuring the Top 20 recipes … [Read more...]
How Can You Expect to Age?
Did you know that where you live can tell you about how you age? Check out this infographic for a great visual on this topic! The Age of the Aged was created by LifeInsurance.org.uk What did you find most interesting about this infographric? I loved the information about … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: Lands’ End Boots
I realized we have a thing for Lands' End boots yesterday when we had a snow fall. Brian lined all of the boots up in front of the fire to dry and I manged to get a quick picture! The kids all have Sno Flurry boots. I have learned and bought them a size bigger than what the kids … [Read more...]
Maison Le Grand
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...]
A Virginia Snow Day – January 2013
All of the kids didn't have school today ... we actually had snow this was a big fun Snow Day! We had between 2-3 inches of snow ... and yes that is enough to cancel school here! This didn't do much good for Brian's to-do list. I decided to not chance the still snow covered … [Read more...]
Shredded Turkey Chili with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes
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
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...]
This is Happiness …
Some days you actually get to create the gift of happiness. This was Grace showing off her Tooth Fairy pillow that I made over the weekend. She is one excited little girl. (Tutorial to come!) Have you had the opportunity to create the gift of happiness lately? … [Read more...]
Herlocher’s Dipping Mustard
This is post will feature Herlocher Foods, the third 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...]
LEGO KidsFest – Richmond, VA February 15-17, 2013 + Winner Announcement
Remember the giveaway for two tickets to the Friday, February 15th session of the LEGO KidsFest in Richmond, VA? We are excited to post a winner announcement! Wendi S. from Port Royal, VA is our winner! Congratulations, Wendi!! You will have so much fun a the Greater Richmond … [Read more...]
WannaHavaCookie Whoopie Pies
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...]