Life, Family, and Home - Simplified & Sweetened
Is it snowing at your place this week? So far, we have no snow here, but we’re watching the weather reports! Either way, it is certainly cold out, and for cold winter days like we’re having this week there’s nothing like a hot beverage! If you shop at Aldi, you may have noticed they have a number of new coffee products. Their Barissimo line includes bagged coffee as well as single cups and ready-to-drink iced coffees in an array of great flavors. [Read more…]
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? If you haven’t yet decided on a gift for your significant other, a gift basket is always a good way to go. GourmetGiftBaskets.com has a great selection of gift baskets for all occasions, and they includes all kinds of delicious treats like chocolate, cookies, candies, nuts, and all sorts of other treats.
But if you’re looking to go beyond the usual Valentine’s Day gift of chocolates and sweets this year, I suggest checking out their popcorn baskets! Available on GourmetGiftBaskets.com and KingofPop.com, you’ll find a great selection of popcorn tins, baskets, and boxes.
Our household has its share of mobile devices, including Droid phones, a Droid Tablet, an Ipad Mini, and Iphones. With all the devices that we use, someone is almost always using a charger. For me, a tablet and phone isn’t just for chatting with friends or playing games, it is a tool for social media with my blog, a way to check important emails, take photos, and do so many other required business tasks, so I was very excited to learn about the newly launched Echo Connect Plus. [Read more…]
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I’m generally a very happy and cheerful person, but I HATE getting up in the mornings! I always have! On days when I don’t have to wake up at a certain time, I’m good, but when that clock radio jolts me awake in the morning, it’s like one of the worst feelings on earth! To paraphrase what my husband has said, “I definitely need a few minutes to get myself together when I first wake up.” So I take my “few minutes to get myself together” while Noah eats his breakfast and gets ready for school. Then we drive to school, and since I work from home, it is oh-so-tempting to just jump right back in bed after I come home from dropping him off! (And okay…sometimes when there’s nothing pressing to do or I have a migraine or haven’t slept well, I may do just that!) But most days I need to stay up and get things done, and then I need my morning caffeine fix! Enter McCafé!
Disclosure: This post is part of the blogger program by Naturally Fresh® and The Motherhood, who compensated me for my time and the development of this recipe. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them.
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Who will you be rooting for? Regardless of who is playing, I’m always cheering for good food! One item that will definitely be on my football party supply list is Naturally Fresh Salad Dressing. Naturally Fresh offers a variety of salad dressings, dips, and other products. A couple of my favorites include their Classic Ranch and Bleu Cheese (also available in Lite versions). Naturally Fresh puts real, wholesome ingredients in their products; for instance, their Bleu Cheese dressing includes real chunks of aged bleu cheese and buttermilk, along with real herbs and spices. And you’ll definitely taste the difference!
Apart from using natural and fresh ingredients, the brand sets themselves about from others by not using artificial flavors, flavor enhancers, colors, thickeners, preservatives, or MSG. As such, you’ll find their product not with other dressings and condiments, but in the refrigerated section, alongside the produce. [Read more…]
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During the holiday season I was swamped with things to do (tons of Etsy orders, blog posts, Christmas activities, etc.). And since the start of the year I’ve been working to clean, organize and get my house back in order on all levels! With the all the stressors I encounter, I definitely need a “me moment” sometimes. Don’t you?
Finding time for a “me moment” can be quite challenging. For me, I struggle to find even a small amount of free time. AND when I do try to do something fun, I think about all the things I should be doing INSTEAD. (I have a post to write! I have laundry to do! Just look at this mess!)
But, in fact, taking a break from work and having more “me moments” in 2015 will actually help your overall productivity. When you spend too much time working, you get burned out. You’re tired; you can’t focus as well, and over time, your work can come to a grinding hault if you aren’t careful. Taking a break can help you to recharge, refocus, and gain a fresh, new perspective when you’re ready to go back to work.
Here are just a few activities, I recommend to help you have a great “me moment.” [Read more…]
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Did you make any fitness or weight loss goals for this year? I’ve always been a thin person, but I don’t always keep healthy habits, so I’m trying to make improvements in my overall diet, health, and fitness this year. For me, exercising is the most challenging. I have to stick with activities that aren’t too time consuming, are fairly easy, and are actually fun. Some activities I’ve enjoyed for exercise include aerobics/dance, disc golf, and walking/jogging. Of course, there are two things which can make these and other physical activities more enjoyable: a companion and music! Today I’m going to show you a great new way of fusing fitness with technology for a smarter workout! [Read more…]
This post is brought to you by The Stork OTC and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.
Today we are talking about a topic that is important to so many women out there: trying to conceive. Did you know that 1 in 6 U.S. couples have difficulty conceiving? Infertility is a serious issue, causing personal stress, as well as strains on relationships, and unfortunately coming up with a solution to infertility is not cheap. Multiple trips to the doctor’s office for fertility assessments and treats take up a lot of time and money, and often couples are forced to do artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization procedures, which is very expensive and does not always work.
But now some couples may be able to avoid all these extra measures. The Stork OTC is a home-use conception aid that combines an innovative applicator and an established conception technique, cervical cap insemination. The product is used in the privacy of your own home and is sold over the counter. The Stork OTC is a first-step treatment option for couples to try before using more invasive and more costly procedures. [Read more…]
I’ve been spending the first week of my new year getting my house in order and cleaning from top to bottom. I’m very happy with the progress I’ve made, and one of my goals this year to get back to the basics of maintaining a clean home, so I can avoid these “extreme clean-a-thons.” It’s not always easy with a family, pets, and my schedule, but I’m up for the challenge. One chore that I never seem to get woefully behind on is laundry; perhaps because it’s pretty much unavoidable and can’t be skipped. Here are just a few things that help me get this hugely important chore done!
