Tips for Saving Money this Holiday Season...

Everyone seems to be on a tighter budget this year, and most people are looking for ways to save money. There are many ways to save a few dollars, all of which add up. Even though Christmas is only a few weeks away, you can save a little on your regular budget, as well as grabbing great gift bargains. With some effort, under your tree can look just as full as any other year. Saving on Your Regular Budget Don’t be shy...

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo Review...

I was recently sent a bottle of Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo, from BzzAgent. I wasn’t expecting to like it very much, because I found the adult moisture shampoo to leave too much residue. I was pleasantly surprised with the results we got from this shampoo. The shampoo had a thinner consistency than shampoos commonly have, but had excellent lather. A very small quantity lathered my toddlers long hair right up....

Ultimate Pie Crust Recipe : Buttery Flakey Homemad...

I have been using this crust recipe for several years. It was developed by compiling a few recipes & hints from several sources, and tweaking a bit. I have had wonderful results every time with this recipe. This pie crust includes both shortening (for flakiness) and butter (for richness of flavor). This crust is great for both sweet and savory pies. Warning: If you start making this crust, you may never opt for the easy...

Favorite Holiday Activities with our Daughter...

My husband and I were just discussing,  our favorite holiday things to do with our daughter.  It was fun just to talk about it.  Now the anticipation is killing me.  She is not quite three yet, so holiday activities with her are still relatively new to us. The first thing, that came to both our minds, was selecting and bringing home a tree.  Last year, we used an artifical tree, but plan on getting a real one this...

Win a Set of Lenox Ballon Wine Glasses (Closed)...

Lenox is sending me a set of 4 Lenox “O2xygen” lead-free crystal balloon wine glasses, which retail for $58.  I am receiving these through a blogging promotion, Lenox did in conjunction with Twitter Moms.  The good news is Lenox will send another set, to the winner of this contest. The Lenox “O2xygen” balloon wine glasses, are made of break resistant lead-free crystal and are even dishwasher safe. ...

Spinach Cracker Recipe : A Sneaky Way to Get Your ...

This recipe was developed , as a way of sneaking vegetables into my fussy toddlers diet.  She loves crunchy stuff, but just plays with her vegetables.  My devious plan… infiltrate the crunchy crackers she loves, with spinach.    I have made this recipe a couple times now, and my daughter eats the crackers, without complaint.  Sure, she would rather have Cheez-its, but Miss Fussy will eat them.  The recipe is...

$50 Paper Culture Gift Certificate Giveaway (Close...

Win Eco-Friendly Custom Holiday Cards I am giving away a $50 Paper Culture Gift Certificate Code,  to one of my readers.  Paper Culture makes modern custom greeting cards printed on 130lb 100% Post Consumer Recycled Paper.  They even purchase carbon offsets, to ensure their business is 100% carbon free.  Paper Culture has a great selection of modern and unique holiday cards.  They also produce invitations, announcements...

Green Tips for Purchasing Cookware & Utensils...

Everyone is going green these days.  Our family has been working on making our home more eco-friendly.  We look for energy star appliances, use cfls, bypass the disposable cups & plates, look for high percentages of recycled content in products and make sure to recycle all we can. An  often overlooked area to green your home is in your cookware choices.  Here I will cover a few green tips, for the purchase of...

I Made my Dog a Bed...

Our German Shepherd is getting older, and has had a bad year. She lost her sister this spring. They were only 3 days apart in age and had been together from 7 weeks old. So I decided it was time for her to upgrade from a rug, to a doggie bed. I looked in our local pet store, and a few other retailers… I wasn’t impressed. There weren’t a lot of options for larger dogs. The ones available were either junky or...

Thanksgiving Traditions I will Pass on to my Daugh...

  Most of us have special holiday traditions we would like to pass on to our children.  I am an older mom, and my daughter is an only child, so I will be showing her recipes and handing over the heirlooms to her at a younger age than most. I will show her how to brine a turkey the night before roasting, to get a nice juicy bird. Teach her to make my Broccoli au Gratin, Orange Ginger Glazed Carrots and Bread & Potato...