Back in August of 2009 I had an amazing opportunity to fly out to General Mills and cook in the Betty Crocker Kitchens. It was there that I had my first experience with Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko! We were separated into groups and each of us made our own recipes featuring a recipe from one of the groups made these amazingly delicious chicken tenders using the Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko!When we … [Read more...]
Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko & Michael Chiarello’s Bottega Cookbook- Review & Giveaway!
T. J. Maxx & Marshalls Event in Boston
Last Wednesday I took off for Boston for a TJ Maxx & Marshalls Event. Since I live in Western, MA I decided to drive as it would be faster then flying. Karen from 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires lived on my way so I picked her up and she became my sidekick for the event. When going to these events, especially the bigger ones, it's great to know someone. We spent the night at the Fairmont Copley … [Read more...]
TOY STORY 3 on Blu-ray & DVD!
They’re back! Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios present the critically-acclaimed, global box office smash Toy Story 3, an exciting, heart-warming story filled with humor, adventure and surprises, that reunites America’s favorite animated toys, Buzz and Woody, and introduces a whole new set of favorites to audiences around the globe. The world’s #1 animated film in box … [Read more...]
Ending Tomorrow Night! Plus, 2 BONUS Entries to ANY Contest!
Just wanted to remind you that the contest for the Chuggington Train Prize Pack ends tomorrow night! This would make a great gift this holiday season! Also, right now I am giving away a BONUS entries right now if you do 2 things for me. Like THIS photo on facebook and leave a comment HERE. … [Read more...]
The Total Gym – One More Week To Go!
I can't believe I've been doing the Total Gym now for 7 weeks. I am not as pumped up as I was in the beginning, but I am still using it which is great.The fact that every week I have to blog about the gym makes it great motivation. As we get into the Holiday Season more and more it seems to become harder and harder to force myself to find the time. I know I am only hurting myself and that I should … [Read more...]
Things Remembered Brings Gifts That Show You Care!
When I got married I trusted Things Remembered to engrave many of our gifts for people in our wedding party. We also trusted them to make many of our own keepsakes. At the time I spent so many hours in the store trying to find the perfect way to say thank you to our friends and family. It was then that I realized that Things Remembered is so much more then weddings. They have great gift ideas for … [Read more...]
Instructions on How To Make A Fleece Tied Blanket – Perfect for Gift Giving! {Tutorial}
**I wrote this post last year but thought it would be a great share again this year ** For the past few years I have given Fleece Tied Blankets as gifts. They have been a huge hit and now people have actually asked for them. Gavin had a little monkey one I made him when he was around 6 months old that is too small now. It is however, the perfect size for a stroller blanket! Things you … [Read more...]
Aloha Friday – Pets
If you’ve never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life. I ask a question….I answer it….and then you answer it too! Sound like fun? ___________________________________________ So, for this week’s question: Q: Do you have a pet? A: We have 3 fish. We had 4. In the past we have had turtles, fish, and even a frog. No dogs, cats, or "normal" … [Read more...]
Wilton Dimensions® 3-D Skull Pan #Tutorial
So as many of you know through my many posts about Johnny's Halloween Birthday Party I made the Wilton's Dimensions® 3-D Skull Pan as his party cake. I have had this fear as a Wilton Mom my cakes need to rock, and well as a cupcake queen I don't do much more than the handy 1M swirl. When I was showing all the great Halloween party supplies Wilton carries Johnny saw the Dimensions® 3-D Skull Pan. I … [Read more...]