I am always trying to find new snacks to pack in my first grader’s backpack. Since they have a late lunch, they take a snack break at around 10:30am. I want to pack him something healthy and tasty at the same time.
At my last trip to the grocery store, I discovered Quaker [...]

Twitter Moms and Little Blends wants to know how I sneak fruits and veggies into my children’s diet. Feeding my kids healthy foods is sometimes hit or miss. So, I like to try and sneak in fruits and vegetables when I can. Here are some of the ways that I have added [...]

[photopress:Funky_Monkey_Pic.JPG,full,pp_image]Funky Monkey snacks are the newest things in dried fruit. These snacks are not like any dried fruits you have had before. These snacks are FREEZE DRIED and that gives them a whole new taste and texture! They are all natural, with no added sugar, preservatives, colors or flavors. They are also [...]

My sister is a much better cook than I am. She loves to try new recipes and when she says that she loves a recipe, I trust her. Her current favorite cake recipe is Auntie’s Buttermilk Cake. She has made a few modifications and here is the result:
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When I was little, Baskin Robbins was our choice for ice cream and ice cream cakes. We had a Baskin Robbins store right down the block. I think I knew every ice cream flavor by heart.
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Now that I am planning a barbecue for the 4th of July, I thought, what better way to [...]

Last year, I tried a new service offered by our local Stop & Shop – Peapod Home Grocery Delivery. I used the service a few times and really liked it, but then I forgot about the great service and convenience and stopped using it.
Last week, I received an invitation from Peapod to tour their [...]

At the end of each school year, I search my brain (and the internet) for a simple and appropriate teacher appreciation gift for each of my children’s teachers. This year, my daughter’s teacher had a baby, so I made her a cute baby blanket before she left on maternity leave.
For the rest [...]

I am always on the look out for energy/protein bars that are good tasting and easy to carry with me. I would rather reach for an energy bar, then be tempted by a passing McDonald’s when I am on the road.
[photopress:balance_gold.jpg,full,pp_image] My favorite energy bar has to be the Balance Gold Nutrition Energy Bar [...]

My sister has used Schwan’s service for years and she loves it. Schwan’s is a home delivery food service. They offer a wide range of product selections including ice cream, meat, fish, vegetables, side dishes, pizza, snacks and more! You don’t even have to be home to get your delivery. [...]

Each Monday, I will post a meal that will cost your family under $10 for a family of four. The savings will be based on coupons and the Stop & Shop weekly circular. I realize that not all local grocery stores will offer the same savings this week, however, print off the meal [...]