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There has been much talk in my house lately about eating better and living a healthier lifestyle.  I have never been one to spend too much time focusing on my eating and exercise habits (or lack-thereof) and in the past few years, my figure has spilled the beans on that big secret.  I’ve always been [...]

My favorite smoothie place just came out with their very own frozen, at-home version.  Things like this make me happy. Jamba All Natural Smoothies Add 8 0z. of apple juice and blend away.  Each pack contains enough fruit for 2 – 8 oz. smoothies. No artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no preservatives.  Just a [...]

We recently returned from two amazing, back-to-back vacations.  We visited the Dominican Republic, came home for a week, and then jetted off to Florida for our first family visit to Walt Disney World.  I have been itching to write about our adventures and especially the awesome products that helped keep us and our kids happy [...]

We received the Mutsy growup! seat for review and we like it.  It’s “cushy” for lack of a better descriptive word.  So, it’s softer and seems more comfortable than some of the other plastic booster seats on the market. Hailey is modeling the growup! below.  She’s 3 1/2, so she’s really just about too big [...]

Not only am I thrilled to have another baby, I’m thrilled to have a chance to use the products that came out after my now 3-1/2 year old was past the age to really use them.  For instance, Boon’s Squirt and Benders.  All I could really do was look at them and think how fun [...]

Our countdown has truly begun.  Nesting has set in and preparations for the fourth member of our family are in full swing. I will just start out by saying nursing my first child was a big, BIG disappointment for me and I have regretted that it didn’t work out for us ever since.  It’s been [...]

*Update: Congrats to our AquaJuice winner, Crystal (#3)! We like juice.  We think that AquaJuice is a pretty cool idea.  We’ve given juice to our kiddo for a couple of years now and always dilute it with water.  AquaJuice saves that extra step. Here are the 8 oz. glass facts: Less sugar, no high fructose [...]

With the holiday season fast approaching, it never fails, the moment you walk into the grocery store, you are faced with special deals on sweets and items for holiday baking. I don’t know about you but it’s temptation central for me. Even if I had no intention of baking those six different Christmas cookies, I’m [...]

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away it is about time to determine just how you are gonna cook that tasty bird.  I’ve had deep-fried turkey (good), smoked turkey (even better), but my favorite way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving (or even Christmas) is brined and roasted. Yes, I’ll admit that I borrowed the [...]

*Edit: Congratulations to Mary, Kam and Heather – who have all been notified via email. Enjoy your personalized Fruit Roll-ups! Fruit Roll-ups have been around for as long as I can remember. You can quote me on that because I just checked my trusty fact-checker, Wikipedia and as always, they have confirmed my thoughts. Fruit [...]

The word “organic” seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days but what does organic really mean? A well-known dairy company called “Horizon Organic” will explain to you first hand how important consuming organic products is. Their products are free of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which means they are healthier for you [...]

A safe choice for parents in baby products can be found at Baby Star.  All of the products from this company are *formaldehyde-free. What exactly does that mean? It means you, your baby and the environment are safe. Baby Star has a wonderful selection of bibs, blankets, burps and many other comforting baby items to [...]

I have much love for Boon products and the individuals who bring them to us.  Now it’s time to focus on Boon’s new feeding line, made available to the world in November 2007.  Seriously, this stuff makes me want to have another baby just so I have an excuse to use these products! One item in [...]

Cookie baking season is upon us. If you’re short on time like I am or expecting last minute holiday guests (or you just ran out of eggs), it may not be feasible to make your cookies from scratch. An excellent, natural alternative is Wholly Wholesome. Their Bake-at-Home line of cookies are delectable. My family and [...]

Earlier this summer, I was browsing around the grocery store when I came across a product that I hadn’t seen before.  Del Monte Fruit Chillers. Looked interesting and good. I picked up a couple of packs and stuck them in my freezer. When I tried them, I realized I was hooked. Fruit Chillers are frozen [...]