From My Garden – More Signs of Spring!
March 6, 2010 – 11:32 pm | One Comment

I spent some time in the garden today with the hubs and the fur kids. The day was unusually grand for Seattle and we wanted to make the most of the sunny day before the …

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Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event & Giveaway – Enter to Win!
March 9, 2010 – 8:26 pm | 97 Comments
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Kroger family stores are having a Cart Buster Savings Event now through March 14th! Shop for products in over 60 categories and from brands like Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino’s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice and many more! Read the full story »

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General Mills Daily Winners & Grand Prize Winner Announced
March 9, 2010 – 12:48 am | No Comment
General Mills Daily Winners & Grand Prize Winner Announced

After two server outages, each lasting two days and the resulting move to a new ISP, the General Mills contest has finally ended! Listed below are the 5 daily winners and the Grand Prize …

Mom, Daughter & American Girl Doll Aprons – Super Sweet
March 8, 2010 – 11:12 pm | No Comment
Mom, Daughter & American Girl Doll Aprons – Super Sweet

I love to sew, but I just never make the time for it. Also, I have one really broken down sewing machine that I got 30 years ago. It breaks needles like crazy and …

Sir Elton John Sits In on The View This Thursday!
March 8, 2010 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Sir Elton John Sits In on The View This Thursday!

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It’s no secret, I love Elton John and have since the 70’s. Not long ago I paid $250 each for two tickets for my son and I to see him with Billy …

Freezer Cooking – Planning Day Results in some Tried and True and Some New Recipes
March 8, 2010 – 12:46 am | No Comment
Freezer Cooking – Planning Day Results in some Tried and True and Some New Recipes

Today the weather took a turn back towards winter, so I spent the day pouring over my freezer cooking books looking for new recipes to try. I came up with what I think is a …

I’m a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Insider Ambassador
March 7, 2010 – 1:48 am | No Comment
I’m a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Insider Ambassador

What’s a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Insider Ambassador? It’s my job to help you discover the Juicy Rewards program and all of the benefits it will afford you and your family. The Juicy Rewards program converts …

See What’s Behind the Best Colombian Coffee Sweepstakes
March 7, 2010 – 1:26 am | No Comment
See What’s Behind the Best Colombian Coffee Sweepstakes

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Yes, I live mere minutes from the birthplace of designer coffee in the US, the original Starbucks. And yes, when you hear Seattle, most people think of coffee.  However, I’m not …

Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect 2nd Seasonal Virtual Baby Shower
March 7, 2010 – 1:08 am | No Comment
Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect 2nd Seasonal Virtual Baby Shower

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Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect is celebrating mom’s-to-be with its 2nd seasonal Virtual Baby Shower on March 10th. This online celebration will be hosted by Jillian Barberie Reynolds, celeb and mom of two.  Invite your friends …

Pampers Introduces Dry Max Diapers – ENTER TO WIN Liz Lange Clutch
March 7, 2010 – 12:05 am | 15 Comments
Pampers Introduces Dry Max Diapers – ENTER TO WIN Liz Lange Clutch

Choosing the right diaper for your baby usually takes a lot of trial and error.  When my kids were babies in the ’80’s we wanted to be environmentally-friendly so we decided on a diaper service …

From My Garden – More Signs of Spring!
March 6, 2010 – 11:32 pm | One Comment
From My Garden – More Signs of Spring!

I spent some time in the garden today with the hubs and the fur kids. The day was unusually grand for Seattle and we wanted to make the most of the sunny day before the …

Irish Soda Bread – Bake Up A Little Treat for St Patrick’s Day!
March 6, 2010 – 10:51 pm | No Comment
Irish Soda Bread – Bake Up A Little Treat for St Patrick’s Day!

There are so many variations of Irish Soda Bread that it’s hard to pick a recipe. Some are sweetened with sugar and used for a breakfast or tea bread.  Others have raisins or …

Our Wanderlust Son – Photos from Maui, Hawaii
March 4, 2010 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Our Wanderlust Son – Photos from Maui, Hawaii

Brian left one day with a suitcase in his hand and said see you Thursday! Weird, since it was Tuesday and I new he wasn’t  leaving for Egypt until sometime the next week.  I figured …

Valerie Bertinelli Guest Hosts on The View
March 4, 2010 – 7:55 am | No Comment
Valerie Bertinelli Guest Hosts on The View

I love Valerie Bertinelli. For me she represents my childhood.  I grew up watching her on TV, marveled as she married a rocker who seemed the exact opposite of her, and then was stunned …

Dinner: Impossible Celebrates Disney Volunteers
March 3, 2010 – 4:34 pm | One Comment
Dinner: Impossible Celebrates Disney Volunteers

While I attended the Disney Social Media Mom’s Event at WDW on February 11, 2010, I had the pleasure of unknowingly being part of the TV show, Dinner: Impossible. Dinner: Impossible is a Food Network …

General Mills Day 5 – Trix
March 1, 2010 – 11:01 pm | 143 Comments
General Mills Day 5 – Trix

Trix are for kids! Who hasn’t heard that slogan and smiled at the thought of it.  The Trix Rabbit is a cultural icon to those of us growing up in the 70’s.  He represented fun, …