Duff Cake Mix Review: Tie Dye Nightmare
My daughter loves to bake. She saw Duff’s cake mix in Target and was determined to make her own tie dye masterpiece. Duff Goldman owns Charm City Cakes. His elaborate creations are featured on the Food Network show “Ace of Cakes.” I’ve seen the show a few times. He seems like a cool guy. I […]
Green smoothies: Recipes from my Ninja blender
You’ve probably heard of the health benefits of green juices and green smoothies. I want to eat better and starting the day with a class full of veggies seems like a great start. was pretty skeptical about the taste, though. If it doesn’t taste good, I’m not likely to eat it. I want my […]
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Honey, Rosemary and Chipotle
Looking for a sweet and savory side to go alongside turkey, ham, roast beef, fish or just about anything else? My Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes with honey, rosemary and chipotle will do the trick! Get ready for a big bowl of YUMMY. I had two giant sweet potatoes in my produce drawer. I decided […]
Starbucks Sous Vide Instant Pot Egg Bites With Ham and Broccoli
Facebook is going crazy for a knockoff version of Starbucks sous vide Instant Pot egg bites. I haven’t tried the Starbucks version. They’re made with just egg whites, which doesn’t appeal to me because I feel best with more fat in my diet. Plus, they just don’t look good in my Starbucks display case. But […]
Thanksgiving on a budget: Turkey Day dinner for under $50
Let’s talk Thanksgiving on a budget. Yes, it’s possible. If you’re dreading hitting the grocery store for all the fixings for your big holiday meal, take a deep breath and relax. We’ve got you covered. Jeanette Pavini of coupons.com has created a menu to serve Thanksgiving dinner to 10 for under $50!!! I’m always telling […]
Turn Leftover Halloween Candy Into Tasty New Treats!
My daughter gets tons of candy when she goes trick-or-treating, this means tons of leftover Halloween candy! Some families like to dole it out a piece a day so it last for months. That’s too much temptation for me to have around. I want it all gone quickly! Here’s how we use it up in […]
Take Cholesterol to Heart: A New Decade and Healthier Me
This post was sponsored by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Personal opinions and thoughts are my own. When I was in my early 30s, a doctor told me, “You’re too young to have high cholesterol,” with a tsk tsk. Yet he said my “bad” cholesterol was too high and my “good” cholesterol was too low. His […]
Best Lunchboxes for work, school and play!
I am a big fan of lunchboxes! The best lunchboxes are functional and FUN (FUNctionatal, if you will, ha ha ha!). And they aren’t just for school lunches – use the for work, car trips, a day at the park, whatever! I love packing my daughter’s lunch for school. She has several lunchboxes that are […]
Super easy homemade Instant Pot tomato soup recipe
There are few dinners more comforting than a big mug of warm tomato soup. Bonus points if it’s homemade! And if you have an Instant Pot, homemade soup is a breeze. REALLY! Yes, you can make homemade Instant Pot tomato soup. It’s easy peasy. I love making homemade soup. I usually follow my grandmother’s model […]
Bathing Suit Shame to Flaunting It In Plus Size Bikinis
A few years ago I would have rather worn sweatpants in the Florida summer than even try on plus size bikinis. I hated my body. I hated myself because of my body. In June 2013 I wrote: My daughter and I took a weekend road trip to the Gulf coast of Florida to celebrate the […]
Easy homemade freezer jam
I found some freezer jam making stuff on clearance at Target. It sat in the pantry for nearly a year before I decided to give it a try last summer. I’ve never made jam before and pretty much winged it. The first batch was raspberry-blueberry. It was delicious!!!!! My daughter ate a whole […]
Thank You to the Mom Friends Who Love My Kid
One of my favorite photos of my daughter doesn’t even show her face. She was lounging on a couch when my friend Heidi arrived and immediately went and laid down right on top of her, embracing her in a full body hug. My daughter returned the affection, wrapping her arms around Heidi. I snapped […]
I found the cutest plus size dresses EVER!
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. You guys! I found the cutest plus size dresses EVER! Um…UNICORNS. Need I say more? That’s right – I found a dress with UNICORNS on it in plus size. And it didn’t cost a fortune. (Yes, I’m sending side eye to you, ModCloth.) In fact, it […]
Fairlife Instant Pot Yogurt Review
My daughter and I love our homemade Instant Pot yogurt. I have a go to method, but I was intrigued when I read about an easier way using Fairlife milk on one of the Instant Pot Facebook groups. They also refer to it as “no cook Instant Pot yogurt.” My daughter is lactose intolerant so […]
Check Out This Sizzling HOT One Piece Bathing Suit for $20
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The one piece bathing suit is having a moment! It’s the summer of the one piece. But this isn’t your grandma’s suit. No, it’s got to be SEXY. I found the perfect smoking hot one piece bathing suit on Amazon. My daughter and her friend are […]
Is Charcoal Toothpaste Worth the Cost?
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I am unhappy with my smile. My teeth are crowded and crooked. I am about thirty years late for braces. And they are discolored and gross from coffee, tea, soda…and lack of self care. I am way overdue for a cleaning and suck at flossing. There. […]
How to Make a Fairy Cake In Under an Hour
Feel free to pin away. How to Make an Amazing Fairy Cake In Under an Hour Decide to bake your bestie a belated birthday cake an hour before she and her dude arrive at your house. Pull out the box of pink lemonade cake mix you got on clearance for .35 at Big Lots. Note it […]
Democracy Jeans Are Magic. Moms, Get Some!
Democracy Jeans are magic. Magic jeans. Get some. This is not a sponsored post. I just really love these jeans. (Post does contain affiliate links, though.) I first learned of Democracy Jeans – or “magic jeans” – as I call them – about a year ago. I was away on a mom’s trip with […]
Disney Cruise Line, Skittles and Diabetes Danger
This is a story about how a child could have died while vacationing on the Disney Cruise Line because he was denied Skittles. For real. Mom Jessica Crookston is calling out Disney for discriminating against her son on a recent cruise. Jessica’s family was recently on a highly anticipated vacation on-board the Disney Wonder cruise […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
I was listening to talk radio in the car the other day (Love Doctors on Real Radio!) and someone called in with a buffalo chicken dip recipe. It sounded good so I decided this was the perfect weekend to try it. We don’t watch football, but it is the Big Game weekend. Plus, kiddo had […]
Plus Size LuLaRoe Dresses with Petticoats
I’ve been rocking amazing plus size LuLaRoe dresses just about every day for nearly a year now. And I just upped the game. Dresses with petticoats. PETTICOATS. I didn’t even know that was a thing people do until I saw it on Instagram and fell in love. I was shocked at how easily available petticoats […]