Winter Holiday Fun from White Trash Mom – Gingerbread Double Wide

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This guest post is from a dear friend of mine, Michelle aka White Trash Mom!  She’s one of the most funniest, real people ever and I love her.  If you haven’t read The White Trash Mom Handbook: Embrace Your Inner Trailerpark, Forget Perfection, Resist Assimilation into the PTA, Stay Sane, and Keep Your Sense of… [Continue Reading]

SmartShopper Makes Grocery Shopping a Breeze

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I love gadgets, I really love gadgets that reduce my time in the grocery store so when I had the chance to review the SmartShopper (something I’ve wanted for a long time now), I jumped on it! First thing I noticed was the simplicity of this clever machine.  Nice clear buttons make easy for reading… [Continue Reading]

Beef or Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

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This guest post is brought to you by my mom who told me not to tell you that she submitted this recipe but I am ’cause that’s how I roll.  Here’s my Mom’s Tortellini Soup! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb cooked hamburger or Italian sausage crumbled 1 can Italian recipe stewed tomatoes (ie..Del Monte) 1 can (14… [Continue Reading]

Announcements: Rules, Community, Recipe Ebooks, Newsletter

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Where to start?  I think I’ll just dive right in and start with the newsletter.  Newsletter A while back, I LOST all my subscribers to my old newsletter.  Were you one of them?  Well, if you were, you no longer are and I do apologize.  Please feel free to subscribe to my new and improved… [Continue Reading]

Dad’s Omelet

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Guest Poster, Musings in Food. I’m a married, mom of 2 who loves the internet, my family & the Lord although not in that order! And I’m stuck out in the “wilds” of Arizona where the schools are great & the bugs are huge!! So this is my Dad’s own creation. He was a missionary… [Continue Reading]

Oprah, Tom Cruise, Suri's Ladybug Shoes, and Katja Presnal from Skimbaco (and giveaway)

If you’ve been with me a while, then you’ll remember when I gave some adorable Ladybug shoes away that Tom Cruise’s own daughter wears.  Well, you know what?  Suri’s Ladybug shoes came from good friend of mine, Katja Presnal, a social media–PR sooopAstah!  Katja’s store, Skimbaco is currently running some MAJOR discounts on some of… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Almond Popcorn Crunch Candy

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In need of a very good treat to give for the holiday?  Almond bark, popcorn, pretzels, peanuts oh my!!  This is the perfect, affordable treat that when wrapped in cute holiday buckets and plastic goody bags, will make anyone smile!   You can make it small and large batches and even use different themed bags &… [Continue Reading]

A Seal for You (shhhhh, giveaway)

Didn’t I just post a giveaway?  Well lucky for you, I have another one!  This time you can get the soothing sounds of love Soul delivered right to your living room from none other than that hot model’s hubby Seal!  I really enjoyed the cd and now play it after everyone has gone to bed… [Continue Reading]

Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer Kicks My Booty! Subway Rawks OVER

I have been trying really hard to work on my weight here lately.  I’ve cut out sodas a LOT and for those days that I can’t live without it, I bought the mini cans of soda.   You know, for a fix.  Yes, I truly am addicted to soda and have withdrawals and need fixes. So,… [Continue Reading]

Tomato-Saffron Risotto Milanese

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Guest Post by Nan Slaughter of Pots and Pins There is a definite chill in the air, and I’m not just talking about the mister opening his checkbook either! Winter is upon us up here in the Great Northwest…no snow yet but when the temperature dips below our average (50 degrees) it’s time to break… [Continue Reading]

Sunshine’s Secret Fudge

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Baking for others is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. I enjoy making treats for others because they know it comes from the heart. I have always enjoyed baking (desserts mostly) and have always found it so much fun to make all kinds of goodies and wrap them in cute gift… [Continue Reading]

Spread Your Love of Veggies

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I’m sure many of you struggle with getting your kids to eat fresh, healthy vegetables.  In fact, I’m willing to be a lot of you give in to your child’s unwillingness to eat their vegetables which is a big no-no.  If you lead by example, it’s much easier to teach your children healthy eating habits. … [Continue Reading]

Mario Batali Can Cook Me Hold My Lunch Anytime!

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Update: Giveaway is over. Have you seen the Mario Batali Lunchbags line? OMG, they are THE most stylish, functional lunch bags ever! I recently received the Mario Batali Lunch Bag (The Crew Tote) in this expresso color and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!  Not only is it THE most stylish lunch bag I’ve had, it’s also… [Continue Reading]