CookieCookie is gluten intolerant. We had at least a visual confirmation of this when we eliminated gluten containing products from her diet. The eczematous patches on her arms and legs cleared up and she stopped having random breakouts of hives.…
Author: Lucero De La Tierra
Firstly, I'm a mom and wife. Professionally, IT consulting is my job and blogging is the outlet for my passions. I write about things that affect the everyday life of a stay-at-home parent or any parent for that matter such as parenting, relationships, discipline, the media, product reviews, giveaways, social media, food, cooking, gardening and anything else that might come my way.
Warm goat cheese, cranberry and pecan salad « Taste it if you can
When CookieCookie was 17 months old we had to go to Chicago to get her passport. It was a long arduous day and when all was said and done we were very hungry. We came upon a restaurant in the…
Apple's Patent Case Against Samsung = Stymieing Phone Design
As a user of an Android phone with curved edges and a very intuitive GUI I am very happy I do not have an I-Phone. I believe this patent suit is going to develop into a black eye for Apple’s…
My Journey From Pudgy to "Perfect": Labor Day Weekend
Having time with the family is wonderful. We get to relax, hang out, watch movies, play and talk. Long weekends are a great time for extended family activities, but not necessarily good for watching what you eat. Eating out is…
My Journey from Pudgy to 'Perfect': 14 lbs Down (My Calorie Counter – Everyday Health)
This is the first full weigh in & measure update that I’ve done in 6 weeks. To date I’ve lost 14 lbs. from my highest weight. I was a little hesitant to measure, but I did notice my jeans were…
My Journey From Pudgy to 'Perfect': Down 2 More
It’s been about 6 weeks since I started my current weight loss plan and I’m down 10 lbs. Wow! Talk about gratifying success. I haven’t been doing much in the way of strenuous exercise, just making sure I’m on my…
So Spoiled We Are Out of Touch
Last month a huge storm spread across the MidWest and Eastern US leaving death, destruction and no power in it’s wake. The catastrophe was so widespread that the electric companies in charge of maintaining the lines, even at full capacity…
Empty Your K-Cups for Compost
When we first bought the Keurig Coffee Brewer I was really disappointed that the pods were plastic and could not be thrown in the compost heap. I was so used to taking my brewed coffee grounds, filter and all, and…
Tanga.com Deals and Google Nexus 7 Tablet Giveaway
Tanga.com is a great site for daily deals on everything from pens to t-shirts to high end watches and jewelry and everything in between. I’ve subscribed to their daily emails and always find a plethora of items at bargain…
Umi Shoes $60 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Our friends at Born2Impress have generously joined with Umi Shoes, a premium kids shoe brand, to offer a $60 Gift Certificate Giveaway. For the complete review of Umi Shoes and more information please visit Born2Impress. You can start by entering…
