Is a Vegetarian Diet the Same as a Raw Diet?
A few restaurant menu items recently drew my son’s attention – one for a vegetarian dish and another offering a raw appetizer. His curiosity prompted a conversation on the difference between vegetarian and raw food diets. Though I was able to explain it adequately to him, turns out several people at our table and […]
Add Sparkle to Your Summer Celebrations with Smirnoff Sorbet Light Drink Recipes
Sippin’ on a cool, refreshing summer drink adds a fun twist to pool parties and barbecues. Indulging a bit can often add unwanted calories that disrupt your “beach body” efforts. With this in mind Smirnoff has introduced the Smirnoff Sorbet Light line of flavored vodkas. With only 78 calories per 1.5 oz. serving, Smirnoff Sorbet […]
Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: RW Garcia MixtBag and Dippers
It’s not often that shape and texture of a snack manages to make me love it as much as the flavor, but RW Garcia managed snag my full appreciation with their cleverly-designed Dippers. As an avid salsa and hummus fan, I’m always seeking the perfect gluten free chip. Most of the time I find they […]
Select the Best Pillow for Your Sweet Dreams
We have a resident pillow aficionado in our home. Pillows of all shapes and sizes can generally be found around him when he’s lounging and you best believe when a new one enters our home, he’ll zero in on it like a hummingbird to sugar. If it’s time to update our linens, we can certainly […]
5 Reasons Your Family Travel Plans Should Include Carnival Cruise Lines
Planning the perfect family vacation is like chasing chickens to the coop in the rain – a difficult task that can get awful messy in the end. Ideally, you need to find ways to keep children entertained throughout the trip without creating a yawn-fest for the adults. Finding the right blend of activities certainly is […]
Honey Almond Grilled Peaches
Earlier this week, I shared my secret weapon for savvy savings – All You Magazine – and offered a peek at the delicious grilled peach recipe the July issue inspired. You all knew I wouldn’t just tease you with just a glimpse, so for those who were drooling over the peach goodness… you can now […]
Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: Earth Balance Vegan Popcorn and P.B. Pops #glutenfree
Don’t you just love when a snack looks just as good as or better than the picture on the package? Even better still, when the snack tastes better than you imagined. And the love factor leaps off the heart charts when that snack is made of ingredients you can recognize and pronounce. That’s the beauty […]
How to Select a Sewing Pattern
Sewing your own clothes or making them for others is so rewarding. You can make sure they fit better than anything you would buy in a store, and there’s just something special about articles that you create by hand. With the right patterns, you can have an entire wardrobe of items that suit your style, […]
Smart Shopping Tips and Honey Almond Grilled Peaches inspired by All You
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I have a secret. This secret provides special ideas for dazzling my family with fun new treats and invaluable tips for protecting my piggy bank. Want to know […]
This Summer, Use The Great Outdoors as a Natural Classroom
We have gotten so used to learning about things through pictures and videos that we often forget about the natural classroom outside. There is so much to learn just by exploring the great outdoors, and exploring nature is healthy psychologically and physically. Use these ideas to inspire as you explore the great outdoors this […]
Sweet Irish Breakfast Scones Recipe
One of our favorite culinary delights on our trip to Ireland was the delicious simplicity of fresh baked Irish breakfast scones, and they are certainly plentiful there! Bringing the taste home is a true treat as I was able to memorize the simple ingredients and recipe steps after watching a few home chefs in action… […]
Lobster Grilled Cheese Recipe
Iron Chef Marc Forgione’s unique twist on the classic grilled cheese makes the perfect mouth-watering meal and with the T-fal Mini Grilled Cheese Griddle, the cheese gets perfectly melted while the bread gets perfectly toasted for an even tastier treat. Perfect for a holiday weekend or every-day treat! Lobster Grilled Cheese courtesy of Marc Forgione […]