Our first snow of the season and it has to be a yucky one. Monday morning it started snowing and it left about an inch on the roads. Tuesday it was more of the same until about 6 PM. Wet,…
Uneasy Encounter At the Grocery Store
Sunday night DH and I took the kids to McDonald’s for supper. I’d been itching to get out of the house, but the day got away from us and this and the grocery store were the only places we could…
The Wedding Ring – Symbol of Love and Commitment
DH and I were actually having a discussion on proper dining out etiquette brought about by a December Reader’s Digest article. It talks about the 50 things your waiter or waitress would never tell you. One that sparked the segway…
Almond Butter, a great alternative to peanut butter
If you like nuts and you like peanut butter but are tired of the same old stuff or are allergic to peanuts don’t despair their are alternatives. My mom has always hated peanut butter, but she loves whole peanuts, almonds,…
Delectable Chicken Dishes at Carraba's
Last month my family had to go to an assembly in Lansing, MI. It was a time for spiritual refreshment and to get together with friends and family. Though we try to conserve our money now that we have four…
On Loving an Animal, 4
Something else that made me think about this emotional bond that humans make with an animal is a program I was watching on PBS tonight about a cheetah. Simon King, whom the documentary was about, had taken care of a…
On Loving an Animal, 3
That first winter that mom was here Tina died. Dad to this day blames her death on mom. At work my dad received a Hickory Farms gift box with the traditional cheese and sausage assortment that is available every winter…
Tis the Season for Egg Nog
I love this time of year because of the many varieties of food available that we can’t normally find year round. Special cheeses, cakes, cookies, crackers and my absolute favorite – egg nog. For me nutmeg means memories of family…
On Loving an Animal, 2
My mother often speaks of her father’s view of domestic animals. He used to say that “domestic” only means that the wild creature is condescending to allow you to be close to them. Which in reality that is true. I’ve…
On Loving An Animal, 1
Last night my family and I watched “Marley and Me” for the first time. When I watched the previews before the movie came out on the big screen I was not very interested in seeing the film. I don’t know…
Folgers Gourmet Selections: Lively Colombian
Ever since a friend of ours opened a coffee shop that we frequent my DH and I have become a bit snobbish when it comes to the quality of our coffee. We were no longer happy with the, mm mm,…
Shoe Shopping at Elder-Beerman Review
My mom called me Sunday and said she’d gotten a flyer in the mail from Elder Beerman informing her of Senior Days discounts that would be available Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. We planned to go together to the…
Golden Pride Formula #2 76 Plus Review
When I found out I was pregnant with my second baby I knew I had a long four to six months ahead of me. With my first pregnancy I was terribly sick. I couldn’t eat much. What I did eat…
Lewis Labs Fabulous Fiber Review
We get fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Honestly, though, how many busy Americans actually get enough of these items to make an impact on out diets and well being. Fast food is overly processed and offers little in…
Coming Soon: New to Book Reviewing
Thomas Nelson publishers offer a book review program of which I am now a part. Last night I requested my first book. It is a non-fiction work called Derailed. The book follows the downfall of 5 high powered CEOs and…
20 Sweepstakes Entries in a Flash
If you like taking the opportunity to win prizes but hate all the time it takes to fill out entry forms and the spam that comes afterward then FastSweeper.com is for you. Fill in your information one time in the…
Contest: Unilever Products Giveaway from Lisa Reviews
Unilever is a giant in health and beauty. I’d venture to guess that all of us at one time in our lives have used a Unilever product – do the words QTips and Vaseline ring any bells. Not only has…
Follow Me!
I’m scouring the blogosphere for new and interesting giveaways. Be sure to follow me on Twitter so you get the latest contests. In line with my previous post on reciprocal commenting and dropping if you follow me I will follow…
Help Your Toddler Gain Confidence Safely
Just the other day I was having a conversation with my mom about the dangers of using small straight handled eating utensils with my infant daughter. She had just seen on TV the statistics of how many children had actually…
Contests: Baby Clothes, Pearl Necklace & Bamboo Wrap
I’m getting back into the blog swing of things and have found myself wrapped up in entering contests. How I would like to know how people get the stuff they give away! List Your Giveaways 11/2/09 has a whole list…
Contest: Give the Gift of Reading to Your Child
One of the joys and challenges of being a parent is teaching your child to read and write. One company has developed a multi-sensory system to help your child recognize words and eventually read. The amazing part is that this…
