What have you Learned from Bloggers in 2009?...

I have been contemplating this past decade, most specifically this past year.  That’s when I started thinking back on the things that I’ve learned from other bloggers in 2009.  Some of what I’ve learned are blogging/social networking lessons and some were lessons concerning monetizing or obtaining PR ops.  Perhaps the most lasting lessons though were those that effected my personal life. Blogging...

“Sugary” Cereals aren’t Necessar...

We haven’t been big cereal eaters in my house the past year or so.  I grew tired of the “healthy” cereals and avoid bringing foods containing  High Fructose Corn Syrup into my home (although some do sneak through).  My 2 1/2 year old daughter was more interested in other foods, so her cereal intake had fallen off, as well. I was recently offered the opportunity to try out some of the new formulations of...

Free Blog Directory List for Mommy Bloggers...

I’ve been working on my back links to directories recently.  The next Google Page Rankings will most likely be coming out mid January, every little bit helps.  Although you might not get approved by some of these directories in time for the next PR release, some will go through, and many will be linked before the spring rankings. I was off by about two weeks and the PRs came out on Dec 30th.  (I only came through...

Cute Gag Christmas Gifts to Make...

Do you have a few people on your list who have been naughty this year.  These gag holiday gifts are just the thing for them. All are cheap and easy to make, and none of these Christmas joke gifts take very long to create.   You still have time to make them. Christmas Poo Gifts Christmas poo gag gifts have become pretty popular over the past few years.  People have gotten pretty creative in this area, and printable...

Free Christmas Paper Craft Projects for Kids...

I have found some fantastic free Christmas printable paper craft projects on the web.  I decided to share some of my favorites with you.  Just the thing for a chilly day, inside with the kids. ScrapbookScrapbook.com has a wonderful Nativity project, for you to do with your kids.  Just print, cut-out, color and assemble.  When completed you will have a nice 3-D scene to display.  Here is a link to make your own.  You...

Join the Warm & Fuzzy Campaign and Support To...

1-800-FLOWERS.com has launched it’s “Warm & Fuzzy Campaign.  The goal of this campaign is to raise $5000 for ToysForTots.  If you would like to help raise this money for Toys for Tots, and assist in supplying toys for needy children, it doesn’t have to cost you a dime. Just send a Secret Santa greeting though the Warm & Fuzzy campaign, on 1-800-Flowers FaceBook page.  The greetings are very cute,...

A Candle for Bryson...

As many of you already know Shellie (@Military_Mom) lost her beautiful two year old son on Monday, to a tragic accident.  Please join me in lighting a candle in remembrance of little Bryson Ross.  If you choose to post a picture of your candle for Bryson, there is a linky for sharing our candles, on...

Alouette Cheese Review, Appetizer Recipe and Free ...

I recently received a free product coupon from SheSpeaks, to try the new Alouette Freshly Crumbled  line of cheeses.  It took me a little while to find this product in a local grocer, but I located it at a Stop & Shop this week.   Alouette Crumbled cheeses are available in 7 varieties, but the store only carried the Feta, Goat or Blue Cheese.  I selected the goat cheese, since I love the tang it has. The cheese...

Spinach & Goat Cheese Pastries: Recipe...

This recipe was developed because I had some thawed out frozen puff pastry on hand, when I was tasting some Alouette Crumble Goat cheese, for a review.  I only had about a half hour to spare, so I kept preparation simple.  Spinach Goat Cheese Pastries frozen puff pastry (pre-thawed) frozen loose leaf spinach Alouette Crumbled goat cheese garlic powdered chicken bouillon 2 eggs Mrs. Dash (table blend) tbs. milk salt &...

Now I’m in the Christmas Spirit...

O.K. I’ve finally pulled out the Santa socks.  Now I’m ready for holiday business.  My shopping for the Toddler Queen is almost done.  Tree goes up today (going to use the white fake one again this year), and we are planning on taking her to the see the lights, at La Salette Shrine tonight.  On Thursday, she has a Christmas party at school.  I better start making cookies SOON! How are your holiday plans...