Author Archive for valmg
NJ Mom of 2 boys. Social media enthusiast. Blogger. Freelance marketing. I l love cats. Ds Advocate. Listening to Hinder, P Roach & Rev Theory and lots of Oleander. My name is Valerie, but I go by valmg online. I am a mother to 2 boys – TJ, a 17 year old, and CJ, a 13 year old with Down Syndrome. I am a Jersey girl. I have three younger brothers, all of whom have children. I HATE the misuse of the word retarded. I take it personally and find it very offensive.
Cooking Channel June 2013 Highlights
**COOKING CHANNEL JUNE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS** SERIES PREMIERES OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS AND TRIPPING OUT WITH ALIE & GEORGIA Plus: New Seasons of ‘Man Fire Food’ AND Recipes for All Things Summer on CookingChannelTV.com NEW YORK – May 20, 2013 – Cooking Channel kicks off June with new series The Freshman Class, a docu-series following four [...]
Food Network June 2013 Highlights
**All Times ET/PT** **FOOD NETWORK JUNE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS** FOOD NETWORK KICKS OFF JUNE WITH SEASON PREMIERE OF FOOD NETWORK STAR AND FINALE OF IRON CHEF AMERICA: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS PLUS: New Seasons of ‘The Pioneer Woman’, ‘Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction’, and ‘Barefoot Contessa’ AND Summer Grilling Tips from FoodNetwork.Com NEW YORK – May 22, 2013 [...]
Wendy’s Latest Sweet Treat – Frosty Waffle Cones
Improving on Perfection: Wendy’s Frosty Waffle Cone Cool, Creamy Treat now Comes with a Big Crunch May 13, 2013 (Dublin, OH) – For more than 40 years, Wendy’s® Frosty™ has been one of America’s favorite sweet treats—and customers have scooped it up with spoons, straws, even French fries. Starting today, there’s another way to enjoy [...]
Gazpacho With Cilantro Cream Recipe
The unofficial start to summer is almost here! For many, Memorial Day brings together family and friends to share in backyard barbeques, parades and a plethora of great food. Whether you’re whipping up food for few or for a crowd this Memorial Day, Kohl’s offers delicious recipes that are sure to please all your party-goers’ [...]
valmg’s Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
With Oreos and cheesecake being two of my favorite things, this recipe is one that I just had to do. It was easier then I’d thought, since I based it on my Lemon Vanilla Oreo Cheesecake. It only required two attempts before I considered it a keeper. valmg’s Oreo Cheesecake Recipe INGREDIENTS 4x 8 ounce [...]
This Week’s Winners On From Val’s Kitchen
To select the winner of these giveaways I used the “And The Winner Is” plugin. I did confirm each winner randomly selected by the plugin was eligible. Malts & Milkshakes winner – Gianna Thanks to all who entered the giveaways! Please consider subscribing to my feed so you don’t miss out on the latest posts, [...]
Wordless Wednesday – Thin Mint CoffeeMate
Anyone else happen to see this? Thanks for stopping by! If you have a picture up for Wordless Wednesday, leave your link below! Then head on over to Mom Knows It All and Here And There for more wordless fun!
Lucky Leaf – Cherry Cheese Danish Recipe And Good Things Spring Pinterest Contest
This post has not been monetarily compensated. I did receive samples from Lucky leaf in order to facilitate the post. Please note that any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. I love Pinterest. I can fall in there and not come [...]
Minute To Win It Sweepstakes
Minute Rice has launched a sweepstakes through iVillage.com called “Minute® To Win It” to help you get your kitchen spruced up this spring. Sweepstakes ends May 16 at 11:59 AM EST, so hurry! Visit http://bit.ly/Z0hEkB to enter daily. Open only to residents of the U.S (excluding Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and other United [...]
Dei Fratelli’s Pin It To Win It Contest Returns
Popular Tomato Brand Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Pinterest Contest Dei Fratelli’s Pin It To Win It Contest Returns for Social Media Enthusiasts TOLEDO, OH (May 1, 2013) – Hirzel Canning Company & Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated company, manufacturer of Dei Fratelli tomato products, will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary with Pin It To [...]
