I have been a watcher of what I eat since I don’t know when. High school? College? First years of working after college? Newlywed? After first baby? Second baby? Third baby? So, I have been watching what I eat for…
Category: food
Wanchai Ferry: Giveaway
My children are not adventurous eaters. We live far enough away from a big metropolis that we are not able to expose the children to a variety of food types. Truth be told I am not an adventurous eater, either.…
Dove Chocolate: I’m Not Sharing It!
If you read my blog, you know that I have my entire family participate in review process. How can I tell my readers about a toy, DVD, CD, or game, without mentioning how much my family enjoyed playing with it?…
Easy Mac Was an Easy Choice
My teen is not a fan of any lunch I pack for her. She’s not overly keen on the school lunch. What to do with this kid? Make a deal? I’m not a fan of making deals with kids. I…
Prunes! Yes, Prunes Were a Hit!
jPrunes? I have no recollection of eating prunes as a child. I did eat prunes as an adult. The prunes in question were in a jar of baby food. Note the use of “a jar.” My daughter ate only one…
The Dinnertime Struggle
I struggle to cook dinner for my family every night of the week. Breakfast and lunch I have no problem with, but dinner? Dinner is my nemesis. I cook from scratch one or twice, but with swim practice, karate, homework,…
Oooey Gooey What Is Not To Love about Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls?
When my second child was born, I was prepared. Oh I forgot plenty once the baby arrived, but I knew what I needed to do after going through the hazing of having a baby and going back to work after…
Dog Days of Summer Revisited
Summer is but a distant memory. Had to scrape about a 1/2 foot of snow of my van a week or so ago. Drove around a corner just as the snow on my roof slid off. Dreading the next time the…
Researching Prices Online Leads to Savings
I’m not a shop every day type of person. I shop here and there for what we need. My grandmother grocery shopped every day. I recall my Grandma leaving her house with a leather shopping bag and a fur hat to…
Nature’s Peak Frozen Fruits Great in Smoothies
I’m not a fruit smoothie drinker usually. I prefer my fruit intact. If I’m going to have a blended drink, I prefer chocolate milkshake or frozen margarita, but I may have found a third drink to add to my smoothie…