Blommi - Part 5

Win a $20 Grocery Card and Yoplait Greek Yogurt Thanks to Stop & Shop and MyBlogSpark, I just tried Yoplait’s new Greek yogurt. This fat free yogurt has approximately twice the protein of regular yogurts, and only 130 calories. It is available in four flavors: Blueberry, Strawberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain. For a fat free yogurt, it was surprisingly rich, creamy and filling. I was also pleased to see that High Fructose Corn Syrup was not on the ingredients list. My husband and...

Oopsy Review & Giveaway...

Review I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the products and service of Oopsy. The owner Beth offers a wide selection of items: T-shirts, mouse pads, business cards, binders, neck ties, Keds and even postage stamps are just a few of the products she offers. These can be ordered in one of Oopsy’s own designs or custom design made especially for you. While many of Oopsy’s business card and binder...

Wordless Wednesday 1/20...

These flowers were already a week and a half old when I took this picture. It is now two weeks later and I still have a small bouquet of daisies remaining from out of this floral arrangement. Talk about staying...

Do You Have Questions About Your Child’s Dev...

As parents we often wonder how our kids are doing in relation to their peers. Some areas are more obvious than others. There is value in knowing the areas your child may be ahead or behind in, as this information in conjunction with his or her interests, can be used as stepping stones for progress. If your child is behind his peers in an area, you can tailor activities to intergrate in the play routine, which will help...

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Recipe...

Homemade dog biscuits are quite easy to make, and your dog will probably like them better. Mine does. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits 2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. natural peanut butter 1 egg 2 tbs. olive oil 1/2 tsp. baking soda pinch of kosher salt Mix baking soda and salt into the flour. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with dough hook on med speed. When dough can be formed into a ball remove. Roll out the...

Remembering Dr. King...

I was just a little over one year old when Dr. King was assassinated. Growing up his legacy was still very fresh. I hope the kids today still see the strength and wisdom in his words. Not only was Martin Luther King Jr. a major force in the Civil Right’s Movement, but also the Poor People’s Campaign. He fought for all Americans to be able to live with dignity. A nation or civilization that continues...

Getting Organized in 2010 : Mid-January Update...

My resolution to get organized this year continues. I’ve decided to make this a twice monthly feature. Some slow but steady progress has been made, in my fight over storage issues, over the past two weeks. Getting my Schedule Organized Since the end goal is to be organized in all areas by the end of the year, one of my small projects was finding a day planner that would hold up in my purse and I would actually...

Wordless Wednesday – Candle for Karissa...

As many of you already know the lovely Karissa of Prissy Green has passed away. Please join me here in lighting a candle in her...

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe...

I make chicken enchiladas about twice a month. Here is my personal recipe. Chicken Enchiladas Recipe 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of boneless chicken (either use tenders or cut up other boneless chicken to roughly that size) 1 medium sweet onion (diced) 2 tbs. oil 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or one crushed/minced clove) 3 tbs chili powder 2 tbs dried cilantro 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. kosher salt large (29 oz)...