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Have You Tried Melba Toast?

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

My family had never had Melba toast until recently. We were asked to try out some Old London Melba Toast in two different varieties. We had Sea Salt and Spicy 3 Pepper. When I tried them I was expecting a strong flavor, but it was all very light. I loved how crunchy they are. My daughter Lauren especially loved them. …

Rosarita Salsa, mmmmm Good!

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Brandy | 5 Comments

YUM! I love Salsa! I use it on many things,but the old stand by snack of chips and salsa is my favorite! Recently I was able to try 3 new salsas from Rosarita. The Mild Salsa Mexicana had just the right amount of kick to be flavorful and was still mild enough for my kids to enjoy it as well….

SOAR! Scholarship and Me Ra Koh Photography Blog Tour

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Photography has always been a love of mine. Until recently I only really shot my 35mm Minolta. I love taking photos and I longed for a digital SLR so I could see them instantly and get them up on display right away. About a month ago I was able to add a digital SLR to my equipment. I’ve never taken…

Walmart’s Christmas Dinner for Eight and GC Giveaway!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Brandy | 320 Comments

This giveaway has ended. The winners were comments 182 and 210 42! A lot of people will have extra mouths to feed throughout the Holidays. Family traveling, friends, etc. How do you work those extra mouths into your budget and menu? How about Walmart’s Christmas Dinner for Eight for as low as $30? Or what about the the New Year’s…

Mom Central Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

I think you all know how much I love those ladies over at Mom Central. They are some of the nicest people I have come across in my blogging experiences. They have some great ideas and great taste. I suggest you go over and check out their Holiday Gift Guide. You can even win the items that are reviewed in…

Infant Nutrition, What Does Your Baby Need?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Are you pregnant? Maybe a mom to a newborn? Or on your way to being pregnant? There are lots of questions about infant nutrition that you need answers to. How much does your baby need to eat? What is best? Breastmilk? Formula? Cereal? Baby food? So many things to think about and you get a bit overwhelmed. The Infant Nutrition…

Smuckers Uncrustables Go Whole Wheat!

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Uncrustables have stepped it up and added a Whole-Wheat Option! I’ll be honest, when Uncrustables first came out…I was like why in the heck would I buy pre-made Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Well, then I seen how awesomely portable they were and the whole from the freezer to the car thing reeled me in. We are on the go…

What’s New With Atkins?

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

One of my biggest issues with diet is that I never get enough protein. I don’t eat enough meat and I try really hard to up my protein with other things. I always fall way short of the guideline that are set for me on healthy eating in that area. I was really excited when I received 2 new items…

Brain Fuel For Me Even!

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

I talk about my brain not functioning as well as it should. I often blame it on motherhood. I have been told that playing games that challenge quick thinking helps exercise your brain and that in turn helps with memory and function. I don’t want to be a brain dead mom. I want to be a quick thinking mom that…

Circus Tonight!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Just a quick reminder that the Circus starts tonight in Dallas! Don’t forget to use cod MOM to get your discount! You can find all the details on this post! I’ll be there! It is going to be a blast! I’ll take a lot of pictures tonight!

Making Life Better

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Make weekly cooking a pleasure instead of a chore by adding some dinner-tainment to the meal! Coming up with a family-friendly meal every night can be a challenge when you are the one always doing the cooking. I sure could use some help on some great new ideas. Making Life Better has stepped up to help us out by creating…

It’s Time To Vote!

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Not too long ago I told you all about the Frosted Flakes Plant a Seed Program. Since that time, thousands of fields were nominated some with as many as 700,000 supporters! 100 finalists have been chosen from the thousands. Your vote will help determine the winning fields!

Healthy Choice…A Healthier Lifestyle

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Trying to find healthy fast options is quite a chore. I think the majority of us are becoming more health conscious, which brings us more challenges for getting a quick healthy meal on the table on those rushed days. ConAgra Foods’ Healthy Choice® is doing just what the name says and giving us healthier choices! We need healthier portion controlled…

KaBoom!? Say What?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Brandy | 3 Comments

What? KaBoom!? You want to know what that is don’t ya? Well, I guess I might just want to tell you! I’m willing to bet that you have children, children that want to play. There are not that many great playgrounds around anymore and not too many new ones being built. School….well schools don’t even really even give your kids…

Italian Food That Is Drool Worthy

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Brandy | 4 Comments

I love Italian food, the family loves Italian food too. It’s one of those make everyone happy things! Pasta is cheap…add a good sauce and you are rockin’ & rollin’. There are so many things you can do with a good sauce. You can make spaghetti, lasagna, a pasta bake, pizza….the list goes on and on. It’s alllll good! Ragu…

Have You Tried Melba Toast?

Rosarita Salsa, mmmmm Good!

SOAR! Scholarship and Me Ra Koh Photography Blog Tour

Walmart’s Christmas Dinner for Eight and GC Giveaway!

Mom Central Holiday Gift Guide

Infant Nutrition, What Does Your Baby Need?

Smuckers Uncrustables Go Whole Wheat!

What’s New With Atkins?

Brain Fuel For Me Even!

Circus Tonight!

Making Life Better

It’s Time To Vote!

Healthy Choice…A Healthier Lifestyle

KaBoom!? Say What?

Italian Food That Is Drool Worthy

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