Making Own Plates Saves Picky Eaters

As I write this I am pondering how best to give my kids a healthy but fun dinner. Tonight, I have a bit more time. I'm mixing onions, peppers and tomatoes with black beans to create a simple dinner of black bean nachos. The girls can add their own toppings once everything is heated and it is a light meal that makes dinner easier and more fun. They pile on the black olives, dollop on some sour cream and add a healthy bit of montery jack and cheddar cheese. Add some spice with salsa or hot sauce and their plates are full in no time. … [Read more...]

Create Your LEGO® YouTube Channel Playlist with Your Child

There are three kids in my house under the age of seven and they all want to watch videos on the computer. YouTube is one of the first places my oldest will go to get her 'sweet-making baking' fix, but there is a tendency to skip around and end up on a totally different sort of video. The various ages of the girls and their likes and dislikes can complicate things, but LEGO® has created their own channel on YouTube that allows parents to create their own playlists and you can do it per kid, which is almost as helpful as having a guide for blue screen of death causes and fixes for tech headaches. This setup not only keeps the kids entertained safely but also saves parents time by preventing constant supervision over what’s being watched. … [Read more...]

No nonsense about Fashion

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense.  All opinions are 100% mine.  Most of my days consist of working from home.  When I worked in an office I was fairly conservative in my sense of style.  I wore a lot of basics and didn't play around with color or accessories very much.  Working from home has given me more of a creative outlet and while I may always be no-nonsense with work I have a created a bit of whimsy and more style in my daily wear. Look #1 … [Read more...]

10 Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid

In the past century, facelift procedures and cosmetics have become the most common ways to enhance beauty. However, some cosmetics contain harmful ingredients. Plasticsurgeryguide.com believes it is important for all consumers to know which ingredients to watch out for while shopping for cosmetics. … [Read more...]

COOL WHIP Makes It Special

  Spring and Summer bring out the fun, sweet and berry-infused desserts in me. I want color and fresh fruit featured in so many of the treats I create for my friends and family. COOL WHIP Whipped Topping is a great way to top off or compliment the dishes that I make too. … [Read more...]