Monster High fans! There’s an all-new Monster High movie out on Blu-Ray and DVD called Haunted, and it’s gotten very positive reviews from fans. I received a copy to review […]
Brown Family Adventure Park in Ham Lake
There’s a hidden gem for families in Ham Lake, just north of Blaine, called Brown Family Adventure Park. I had no idea it was there myself, until I recently found […]
Bachman’s Indoor Watch ’em Grow Garden Review (Great Gift Idea!)
A beautiful spring Minnesota garden in winter? YES! Bachman’s Floral, Gift & Garden creates what’s called a “Watch ’em Grow” garden, which is pretty much exactly how it sounds: they’re […]
Bulu Box Review
I was provided with a free 3-month subscription to Bulu Box in exchange for sharing a review. When signing up, you can choose from either the Original Box or a […]
Rounded Plate: A NEW Board Game for Kids to Improve Eating Habits in 21 Days!
Before having kids I thought this whole “raising kids to be smart, healthy eaters” would be a cinch. After all, most of the food I buy for my husband and […]
Easy Gourmet Lasagna with Red Gold on a Cold Minnesota Night
Easy Gourmet Lasagna. Perfect on a cold Minnesota night. That’s what I made recently with my kids, it tasted delicious, and it took only 20 minutes to prepare before going […]
Food Should Taste Good Snacks Review
I’m a health-food snacker. I love anything that tastes good and is healthful, too (especially now in the winter as it’s so tempting to hide under a blanket and snack […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary DVD/Blu-Ray Review
The classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from 1964 is celebrating his 50th anniversary on television with a collector’s edition DVD & Blu-ray™! I grew up watching this classic, with characters […]
Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates Review & Buy One Get One FREE Deal!
Last month I introduced you to Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates, a chocolate company started by Marie Cavanaugh in 1972. It all began in South Dakota with her aunt’s pecan-rolls recipe, and […]
Artisan Bistro: Better-for-You Frozen Meals
I try to regularly cook from scratch, but there are many days when things just get too crazy busy (especially at this time of year!) and it’s hard to find […]
Elo: The Storytime Pillow, invented by a Minneapolis Mom (Review & Discount)
I was fortunate to be invited to a special launch party in Minneapolis for Elo: The Storytime Pillow, invented by a Minneapolis mom! Elo Pillow was invented by Killian Rieder, […]
SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Speaker Giveaway
Just in time for the holiday giving season, SOL REPUBLIC has just come out with Punk, a new Wireless Speaker that’s only 5” by 5” but is tougher than you […]
Snikiddy Better-For-You Snacks Review
(Thanks to Snikiddy Snacks with providing my family with tasty and better-for-you snacks for this fun review!) It’s that time of year again, when goodies abound and it’s easy to […]
Red Gold Slow Cooker Recipes & Promotion
The weather is getting cooler now as fall approaches, and schedules are super busy, making it an ideal time for simple, frugal and comforting slow cooker meals! I use my […]
Crunchmaster Snacks Review & Giveaway
If you’ve heard of Crunchmaster crackers, did you know that Crunchmaster offers many varieties of crackers, chips, and crisps that are gluten-free and made with whole grain? Crunchmaster provided me […]