I had the great fortune to review Stuffed Cupcakes this week. Now some might think “she got cupcakes, big deal”. Well let me tell you, Stuffed Cupcakes aren’t just any cupcake. Stuffed Cupcakes are, simply put, the best cupcakes I have ever had. Did you ever have a food so good that as you’re eating …
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I know very few people that don’t like Fortune cookies. They’re a bit like Oreos – how can you not love them?! I was thrilled to receive an email from Erin asking me if I’d be willing to review Fancy Fortune Cookies. When the box arrived I was amused to find a giant Chinese take …
TWO AND A HALF MEN SEASON 5 DVD – OWN IT ON DVD – AVAILABLE MAY 12, 2009 RB and I don’t always agree on what television shows we like. There are a few that we both really like so we watch them together. Two And A Half Men is one of those shows. We …
Last Thursday I was privileged to have the honor to be one of the members of The Silicon Valley Moms Blog group to take part in a private conference call with Maria Shriver. Yep, Maria Shriver. For those of you that don’t know who she is, she’s kind of a big deal. A really big …
KNOTS LANDING SEASON 2 DVD – OWN IT ON DVD – AVAILABLE MAY 5, 2009 Who remembers watching prime time drama in the 80s? You know what I’m talking about, night time soaps. I watched a couple of them, one of my favorites being Knots Landing. RB and I watched Knots together in the later …
Under typical circumstances I go to the grocery store once a week and I always end up with a full cart. I’ve never tried the reusable bags before, I’ve always used plastic bags and reused those at home when possible. At $0.99 – $1.99 or more per bag the cost to get enough reusable bags …
I’m still catching up from the first few days after surgery. This weekend CJ and I watched a show new to both of us, Sid The Science Kid. I received a screener’s copy of a special episode created just for Earth Day. I know Earth Day has passed but we’re still in Earth Month and …
I love the show Gossip Girl. I always wondered if there were young people with lives really like that. I’ve learned that Dove go fresh (the people that make the body wash, deodorants and mists that smell great) has partnered up with The CW (the people that make Gossip Girl) to create a video series …
RB and I have spent the day together in the living room watching DVDs. The last movie we watched was Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. I’d seen previews when it came out in the theater but hadn’t had a chance to see it. YES MAN – OWN IT ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND ON DEMAND – …
I’m rather picky about what I let my younger son CJ watch. I’m old fashioned in that I like “nice” cartoons and childrens’ shows such as those found on Nick Jr. One of the things I enjoy most about watching him grow up is watching how his tastes change and seeing which show will be …
We drink a lot of water in my house, at least two cases of 24 bottles per week. My older son and my husband choose to drink water over other beverages, as do I. We drink bottled water because we like the taste better than tap water and because we think it’s safer to drink …
I love blueberry muffins. My favorites are fresh muffins from the bakery and Costco muffins, with Duncan Hines muffins from the boxed mix coming in third. In my recent efforts to try and eat a little healthier, I decided to pick up some Weight Watchers Blueberry Muffins for those moments when I was wanting something …
We enjoy taking pictures in my family. TJ has recently shown his interest by taking pictures of his friends, but his greater interest lies in making videos for YouTube. Not a day goes by that he doesn’t ask to borrow someone’s camera to make videos. I know the day that I will have to get …
Have you ever seen the television series Top Chef? It’s the number one food show on cable television. Now there’s a game based on the series, called Top Chef The Game. This game consists of challenges requiring thought. The game places the player in the role of contestant on the show Top Chef. You’ll be …
Does your special someone enjoy computer games? If the answer is yes then I’ve got just the title for you. It’s called World Of Goo. Winner of the “Design Innovation Award” and the “Technical Excellence Award” at the 2008 Independent Game Festival, World Of Goo is far more than just a puzzle game. This puzzle …
I love music. I always have my iPod with me. The only place I’ve ever truly wanted to use it that I couldn’t was while we were camping. That’s why I was really glad to receive the opportunity to review some portable multimedia speakers from iHome. The iHome iHM77 portable multimedia speakers were one surprise …
I’m a big fan of Sudoku puzzles. They’re addicting and entertaining. If you look in my purse at any given time you’ll find a folded piece of paper with four Sudoku puzzles on it. I keep it there for when I have to wait a while for something, like at the doctor’s office. There’s another …
RB and I had a date of sorts this morning. We haven’t gotten to spend much time together lately. I made a pot of fresh coffee and we got comfy on the couch and watched some television. I’m not talking about just any television, I’m talking about new television, a brand new series that you …
I get up every day at 4 am and start work at 6 am. Two or three days a week there are two other women there with me. I think of us as an office version of “The Breakfast Club”. The three of us are very different in some ways but there are a couple …
I’ve been overweight and happy for years. I recently realized I’m not happy with myself anymore and that my weight is starting to effect my body. I’ve made some decisions and hope that if all goes well by this time next year I’ll be thinner and healthier. Over the years I’ve looked into numerous programs. …
I found a new snack in the grocery store about a month ago. I don’t know for sure if it’s new on the market or not but I’d never seen it before so that makes it new for me. Herr’s makes this snack and it’s called Hulless Puff’n Corn. From the bag – “Tiny, tender, …
My youngest son CJ has Celiac Disease. It makes finding foods and snacks that are both tasty and safe for him quite challenging. That’s why I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review Funky Monkey fruit snacks. From the website – “Funky Monkey freeze-dries fruit using a proprietary process, removing nearly all of …
I like chocolate. Actually, my whole family likes chocolate. When I received an unexpected email inquiring if I wanted to sample some gourmet chocolates from a company called FireLilly I gladly accepted. FireLilly Gourmet Chocolates is a family owned boutique in Toledo, Ohio that offers only one product – handcrafted Truffle Cones. From the website: …
CJ is still a long way from being ready to eat on my stoneware or china. The problem here for us is that most of the children’s dishes that are that are sold in mass retail stores are small and/or babyish. The Healthy Kitchenware Children’s Dish Set that I got the opportunity to review this …