Food

Atkins Beef Merlot Frozen Meal Review

Thumbnail image for Atkins Beef Merlot Frozen Meal Review May 20, 2013 Food

One thing I have found during my weight loss is that I do better when I have some convenience foods on hand at home. I need the quick and easy sometimes. Today I tried a new frozen meal, Atkins Beef Merlot. This was not sent to me, just something I picked up on my own [...]

Click for full story →

Live SoFab First Issue for Summer

May 16, 2013 Food

The wonderful gang at Collective Bias has released their first digital magazine. Even if I did not have a connection with Collective Bias I would have been impressed with this digital mag. It is a quick read, but full of great ideas, recipes, and tips for summer living. Go over and take a look and [...]

Click for full story →

Moms I Am Thankful For

Thumbnail image for Moms I Am Thankful For May 9, 2013 Food

Mother’s Day is this Sunday but really every day is a great day to celebrate Mom. I am going to be out of town on Mother’s Day and so is my mom so we celebrated Tuesday evening and had a nice dinner and visit. What I understand, and appreciate, as an adult is that my [...]

Click for full story →

Road to the Kentucky Derby [infographic] and Mint Julep Recipe

Thumbnail image for Road to the Kentucky Derby [infographic] and Mint Julep Recipe May 4, 2013 Food

Today is the 139th Kentucky Derby and so I thought for our Saturday Infographic I would find something fun that ties in – lo and behold a Road to the Kentucky Derby infographic. The winner of today’s race gets $1,439,000, that’s a lot of horseshoes! While I could not make it to the Kentucky Derby [...]

Click for full story →

Tips for Family Pizza Night and Giveaway

Thumbnail image for Tips for Family Pizza Night and Giveaway May 2, 2013 Food

Homemade pizza has always been something fun for me. I remember my mom making it and as a mom I make it now too. The best part is that we make individual pizzas and everyone gets to make their own exactly how they like it! MyBlogSpark and Pillsbury sent me a kit with the Pillsbury [...]

Click for full story →

Bison Burgers and Steaks Review

Thumbnail image for Bison Burgers and Steaks Review April 30, 2013 Food

These days I am always looking for healthier options for meals and proteins are a huge part for me right now. Recently Tony Little’s Body By Bison sent me some Bison Burgers and Bison Steaks to try out with my family. (Disclosure: I received these samples free to facilitate my review, opinions are my own) Bison [...]

Click for full story →

Cooking at AllRecipes.com with Windows Phone

Thumbnail image for Cooking at AllRecipes.com with Windows Phone April 26, 2013 Food

One of the surprises in Seattle was visiting the AllRecipes.com headquarters! (Disclosure: I received this trip as part of my work with Microsoft and Windows – opinions are my own) I have been a user of AllRecipes for years. We had a great time learning about tech related items and of course, food! We were [...]

Click for full story →

Things to Know About Caffeine [infographic]

Thumbnail image for Things to Know About Caffeine [infographic] April 20, 2013 Food

Welcome to the weekend and this Saturday’s infographic! (I post a new infographic each Saturday) Today we look at caffeine. I know many of you are coffeeholics and sodaholics. Prior to my weight loss surgery I was definitely a sodaholic with my “drug” of choice being classic Coke. Along with the sugar in it I [...]

Click for full story →

Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch Cereal Review

Thumbnail image for Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch Cereal Review April 14, 2013 Food

We are a breakfast cereal family for sure so I was happy to have Post send us a box of the new Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch cereal to try out (DISCLOSURE – I was provided the cereal and am being compensated for sharing my thoughts and opinions by Mom It Forward on [...]

Click for full story →

Pinterest Weekly Roundup – Crazy Spanx, Cheesecake Recipe, Clever Idea, and IEP Red Flags

Thumbnail image for Pinterest Weekly Roundup – Crazy Spanx, Cheesecake Recipe, Clever Idea, and IEP Red Flags April 14, 2013 Food

I hope you have had a lovely weekend! It’s Sunday which means it is time for a Pinterest Weekly Roundup. I must admit this past week I was not on Pinterest as much in part due to my new Windows Phone. There is no official app (yet) for Pinterest on Windows Phones and so it [...]

Click for full story →