Photo Credit: Scott Bauer With Thanksgiving soon upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to start a new series on how to cook a Thanksgiving Turkey. I will be covering all aspects of the turkey from selecting the perfect turkey for your family, to cooking your turkey safely, to what to do with all the… Keep Reading »
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Even before I got my nutrition degree, I was always interested in helping keep kids healthy. Over the years I have worked with countless children and the number… Keep Reading »
Have you seen the Maze Runner movie or read the books? We got the Maze Runner when it came out on DVD and it was a big hit with our family. Almost immediately my middle daughter found the books at the library and devoured them. I think she read the whole series in a week! She got my… Keep Reading »
If you live near a Graeter’s Ice Cream, you are probably already in love with their scrumptious frozen treats. Now there is even more of a reason to love them – their commitment to help put an end to childhood cancer. During the month of September, Graeter’s Ice Cream is once again teaming up with The Cure Starts… Keep Reading »
Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? What better way to celebrate than by giving to those who face hunger every day? Klosterman Bread is donating loaves of bread to the Freestore Foodbank, but they need your help! They will donate a loaf of bread every time someone plays their Sandwiched with Love game at KlostermanBakery.com/blog!… Keep Reading »
If your kids are anything like mine, now is the point of the summer where you start hearing the words “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” on a regular basis. Despite having a room full of toys and electronics, my two youngest daughters can’t seem to find anything to entertain themselves. So what’s a mom to do? Over… Keep Reading »
We have always loved to camp, but since we bought our teardrop trailer earlier this year, we have been doing a lot more of it. While I love to camp, one part of it I don’t enjoy is coming up with camping meals and getting all the food together. I like to have all the food prepped and… Keep Reading »
I have been a huge fan of author John Green ever since I read The Fault in Our Stars. The latest big-screen adaptation of one of his books, Paper Towns, is set to hit theaters on July 24th. Part coming-of-age story, part treasure hunt, Paper Towns had me enthralled from the first page. I finished the book… Keep Reading »
It’s a little bit scary when the vacation starts to loom. You just know you have to think of ways to keep the kids occupied over the coming weeks. Especially ones that will get them out in the fresh air away from computer screens. But never fear, with a little planning and some clever outdoor craft ideas, you can… Keep Reading »
I have to admit over the past couple of years, I haven’t eaten much bread. It’s not that I don’t like bread – I most certainly do. However 2 years ago, our family made a commitment to remove high fructose corn syrup from our diets. At my local grocery store, it can be nearly impossible to find bread without high fructose… Keep Reading »