Wholly Guacamole and Salsa #Giveaway
I’ve been a fan of Wholly Guacamole for many years. It’s a simple, fresh way to put the goodness of avocado on our table without a lot of prep, fuss or spoilage concerns. My new love, though is Wholly Salsa. With innovative flavor combinations like Wholly Red Pepper Mango Salsa (pictured above,) and Wholly Salsa […]
Bedroom Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
When you think about spring cleaning you probably imagine the big jobs. You think about cleaning the kitchen. Maybe you visualize the closets or your basement. Perhaps the garage is on your list. Most people don’t think about their bedroom. However, you spend a lot of time in your bedroom. A clean bedroom means better […]
Sweet Gluten Free Snacking with Welch’s Fruit Snacks #glutenfree
With summer around the corner, I’m already beginning to think about and stock up on ready-to-eat portable snacks for our on-the-go adventures. It’s inevitable that I’ll soon hear the words “mom, I’m hungry” during the middle of a hike, on the lake during boat outing, or at the beach during a fun summer swim. The […]
How Healthy is the Relationship Between Your Digestive and Immune Systems?
Recent studies have highlighted the important connection between the digestive system and the immune system. If one is not functioning well, the other is likely not contributing to the relationship in a positive way. Over half of the immune system’s defenses lie within the digestive tract. And in order for the immune system to it’s […]
Rural Mom Guide for May #DIY #Farm
Happy May Day neighbors! On this special day of spring celebration, I’m delighted to share with you this reminder of the important areas to focus on this month. May is a great month to: – find deals on handbags, jewelry, spring outerwear, tires, and rugs. – snag clearances on baskets, sleepwear, candy, and after Mother’s […]
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Wholesome, Sustainable Food Is At Your Doorstep
Beetnik Foods Smoky Applewood Salmon with sauted Bite-Size Shrimp Raise your hand if you’d love to whip up a convenient, wholesome meal with no MSG, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavorings, hormones, or antibiotics to be concerned about. Yep, I raised my hand, too. Which delightfully makes us Beetniks! But, even though we […]
High Quality Recycled Ink Cartridges are a Simple, Effective Way to “Green” Up Your Printer
As I’m pro-recycling, I constantly drop my used printer ink cartridges in drop boxes, In the past, though, I shied away from recycled ink cartridges, thinking they might leak or be ineffective in replacing new cartridges. I couldn’t have been more wrong. And it’s one of those times, I’m glad my notions proved to be incorrect […]
Raclette, Organic Sharp Cheddar and Asiago Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
As April is National Grilled Cheese Month, we’re happy to bring you more amazing recipes to celebrate. Maria Zoitas, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC, has prepared your favorite childhood sandwich in a an adult-like combinations – using cheeses from around the world. Today, we’re sharing her […]
A Taste of Kentucky Tradition – Ruth Hunt Woodford Reserve Bourbon Chocolates
When you walk in the door of Ruth Hunt Candies in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the delectable scent of fresh confections wraps around your senses, filling them with sugary notes of caramel, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla. In a bourbon distillery, the whisky that permeates the air is known as the “angel’s share.” Personally, I […]
Think Outside the Fence with Real Time Gardening Advice #HGTVGardens
Checkerboard Groundcover ~ © Dorling Kindersley Limited 2009 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HGTVGardens.com. As a nature lover who deeply enjoys gardening, it’s super easy for me to be sucked into the vortex of gawking at creative landscaping. Which is why visiting the HGTVGardens website is such a magnet for me… […]
Spring Cleaning: Quick and Easy Steps for Cleaning Appliances
When spring cleaning you’ll want to pay special attention to your appliances. Properly cleaned and maintained appliances last longer. This saves you time, energy and money – buying new appliances can be a hassle. However, cleaning your appliances is likely to consume most of your spring cleaning time. This is particularly true for the bigger […]
Gluten Free Tex Mex Millet Chia Mango Grilled Cheese Recipe
Though I live in the south, the Tex-Mex influence in cuisine is challenging to find in my neck of the woods, so I often have to resort to capturing the tantalizing blend of southwestern flavors in my own kitchen. As April is National Grilled Cheese Month, I decided to kick things up a notch […]