I love talking about everything that helps you be self-sufficient and save money, which is why I’m proud to announce I’m a Roto-Rooter Ambassador! As a home owner for over a decade now, I know that home maintenance and repairs can be costly. Especially when it comes to plumbing. But our family always tries to do […]
Family Fun with Kamik Boots and Edinborough Park in Edina
This fall, my family was invited by Kamik Boots to an awesome lunch and play event for bloggers at Edinborough Park in Edina. It reminded me of how much fun Edinborough Park is – a place my kids thoroughly could enjoy for HOURS. (I had written about it a few years ago here.) But on […]
How I Control My Kids’ Screen Time Easily with New Xfinity xFi from Comcast (It’s FREE for Customers!)
As a busy family with growing kids, our lives have become more and more like many others’ – dependent on technology and devices. I myself spend most of my working time at a computer – primarily between blogging, social media and emails. (And if I’m not working at a computer, I’m on it regularly to […]
7th Street Confections Dark Chocolate Thins from Pearson’s in St. Paul (Review)
I think I’ve found my new favorite chocolate, and it’s from right here in the Twin Cities! 7th Street Confections is a new brand from Pearson Candy Company, which you may recognize as it’s based here in St. Paul. Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll and Nut Goodie are some of their popular candies. Pearson’s launched their new 7th […]
(No Longer Available) EatPakd Kids Lunch Subscription Review & Get a Free Week!
*Update: EatPakd is no longer available.* Recently I attended a Twin Cities Moms Blog event for social influencers/bloggers to introduce us and our kids to EatPakd, kid-approved, ready-to-eat meals that are delivered to your door. It was an awesome event with yummy samples (like these turkey wraps!) and fun at InnerActive Playground in Minnetonka. Lots […]
Try the World Subscription Box Review
Recently I was invited to sample Try the World, a newer subscription box that gives you the experience of exploring the world through food. Because I LOVE getting boxes of goodies in the mail, I jumped on it, plus this one looked particularly appealing. For me, one of the best things about traveling is learning […]
Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch Review & Giveaway
Previously I shared with you that Hershey’s and Walmart teamed up to give away one million Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch samples nationwide on January 28 & 29. (That’s a LOT of free chocolate.) Did you get your free sample? Well, if you missed it, I’ve got something even bigger to help cure your biggest chocolate […]
My Review (& Test!) of Opal®, the Apple that Doesn’t Turn Brown!
I had the fun opportunity to try out Opal apples, a special non-GMO apple that advertises that it doesn’t turn brown after it’s sliced! If you serve an apple to your kids, most likely they won’t eat it once it turns brown, right? This is a dilemma for parents who send sliced fruit to school […]
Home Chef Review (& Get $30 Off!)
I can’t even remember the last time I made a good, from-scratch sit-down meal, beyond just basically heating and eating. There usually just isn’t enough time and energy, even though there are tons of great recipes I would love to try. And even when I’m in the mood to cook, there always seems to be at […]
Yonanas Frozen Healthy Dessert Maker Review (& Giveaway)
Recently I received a Yonanas Classic Healthy Dessert Maker to review. After indulging in ice cream all summer (summer is short in Minnesota – gotta enjoy it!), I was super excited to be able to try this machine to help me eat more healthfully and get myself in better shape. The Yonanas Healthy Dessert Maker turns […]
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year on DVD 8/23 (Review)
(Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this post. The opinions I share are my own.) DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year is on DVD, August 23rd! Move over boys! It’s time for the girls to take flight in this all-new ground-breaking franchise. Join Wonder […]
Otis Spunkmeyer Baked Goods Now in Stores & Giveaway
I remember Otis Spunkmeyer cookies when I was wayyy younger…as individually wrapped muffins and cookies or sold from the school cafeteria or fundraisers. You just don’t forget these yummy goodies from when you grew up – and I’ve wondered when I’d find them again. Well now I just found out that Otis Spunkmeyer has a new retail […]
Save Money on Coffee with the Ninja Coffee Bar (Review)
Fellow moms, coffee lovers, anyone who likes a good latte or mocha now and then – I want to introduce you to the Ninja Coffee Bar, a compact coffee maker that fits on your countertop! I’ve been on cloud nine since receiving my own Ninja Coffee Bar to review. But I have to start with a […]
Dole Get Up and Grow! Tour in Minneapolis Sept. 2-6
I am an official ambassador for Dole Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and I’m excited to share with you some yummy, wholesome recipes plus info on how to get some FREE samples right here in the Twin Cities! Dole provided me with compensation for my time, but as always, all opinions in this post below are mine. It’s […]
Little Peanut on the Go – a NEW App for Parents, created by Twin Cities mom Karla Lemmon
I want to introduce you to Karla Lemmon, a Twin Cities mom and creator of a NEW app for parents called Little Peanut on the Go. I met her recently at the Moms Rock! Expo in Minneapolis. Karla left a successful corporate career to pursue her dream of becoming a tech entrepreneur and business owner. […]