I heart coffee. Not that I recall my first cup or anything. Perhaps in the college dining hall? In France? Milky coffee with a chocolate digestive biscuit in an English tea room? I’m not a tea drinker, despite the genes.…
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I’m one of #TheFamilyDish Ambassadors and a #Giveaway
A few months ago I was asked to be an ambassador for Unilever’s food line. I must admit that if you had asked what foods Unilever makes I would have given you a blank stare. I thought Unilever manufactured cleansing…
Soup: The Lunch, Dinner, or Whenever Food
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My Go-to Lunch for Rushed Mornings
Our weekly lunch menu is as follows: If kids are home, I cook. On days off school and weekends, my older kids often make their own lunches. If kids are at school, I pack their lunches 4 out of 5…
Unilever Showcases Brands @BlogHer
The Unilever Penthouse at #BlogHer was fun. “Fun” really is an inadequate word to describe the awesomeness of the event…hair, makeup, reflexology, food sampling, crafting, and more was on tap at the Unilever event. I wasn’t sure how Unilever would…
Play Tennis with Chris Evert: @BeSimplySmart Contest #BlogHer
The #BlogHer Hood Simply Smart Milk event with Chris Evert was the right mix of brand product placement and fun event with a celebrity. Chris Evert spoke to the bloggers and a reporter for 30-40 minutes about everything from fitness…
Breyer’s…Mmmm Good and a #Giveaway
I can’t hide ice cream from the children. Their little noses sniff out the ice cream. I could hang out near the garage fridge nibbling on ice cream, but sooner or later a kid pops his/her head out to ask…
A New Breakfast Staple
I’m not a short order cook…especially not at breakfast time. My husband is a breakfast lover. I prefer to go out for brunch. As a way to feed my family a healthy breakfast, I rely on several staples: bagels and…
Trying a New Concept in Weight Control and a Discount Code to Try the Products
Baby weight? Is it accurate to refer to baby weight when your babies are 7, 11, and 14? No, I didn’t think so! But, I am struggling with my weight. I lose some. I gain some, but I never get…
Dinnertime Barilla Style
I was sent a Barilla gift bag complete with an insulated tote, measuring spoon, pasta holder, wooden spoon, assorted pasta, coupons and recipes from Mario Batali. This wasn’t my first encounter with Barilla. I met the Barilla reps at Mom…
