Cucumber Salsa Salad
Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Instead of heading towards snacking disaster, I’ve been relying on healthy, filling alternatives to tide me over until dinner. My new favorite go-to snack (which doubles as a nice side dish) is a Cucumber Salsa [...]
continue readingBrita Water Pitcher – More than Free
Posted on Monday, January 16th, 2012
Thanks to Hip 2 Save for posting the money-saving tip that got me a more than free Brita water pitcher. I purchased the slim Brita model at Walmart using a coupon for $4. The original [...]
continue readingEssentials for the Home: 6 in 1 Footed Cake Dome
Posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2011
I had a Christmas wish list (or wish list for 2012) in my head that I didn’t tell anyone because I just planned on using Swagbucks or Amazon.com gift cards to get myself, BUT my [...]
continue readingOven Mitt for Dog Lovers
Posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Yes, I did come home with this dog-decorated oven mitt.
Purchased new for $1.99 at the Goodwill Store.
Giveaway: Torani Syrups – 3 Win (ends 12/20)
Posted on Saturday, December 10th, 2011
When creating holiday treats, Torani Syrups would like to help enhance your favorite drink recipes. Not only will you find the flair of seasonal flavors (like the Peppermint I got a chance to sample), but [...]
continue readingHappy Thanksgiving
Posted on Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving readers to you and your family. I’m a big fan of sweet treats, so I’d love to know what dessert you served this Thanksgiving.
I will have sweet potato pie and Tollhouse Chocolate Chip [...]
I Just Learned…Egg Washes for Pies
Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Homemade pies are a popular dessert for the holidays and adding an egg wash can create the finishing touch that visually ‘wows’ your family. Your final results depend on the part of the egg you [...]
continue readingI Just Learned…Don’t Let Pie Crust Burn
Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Wow…so it seems that I’ve been protecting my pie crusts in the most tedious, time-consuming (and not always successful way). I used to cut small strips of aluminum foil and arrange them around the pie [...]
continue readingMarshmallow Topping for Pumpkin Pie
Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Does this work?
Just read that when making pumpkin pie, you can add marshmallows on the bottom and then add filling.
The marshmallows are supposed to rise to form a topping. Sounds like something I would like [...]
Mrs. Cubbison’s Multi-Grain Stuffing and Crispy Onions
Posted on Saturday, November 19th, 2011
This holiday season, Mrs. Cubbison’s would like to make it easier for you to create special Thanksgiving memories at the dinner table with two new products: Multigrain Stuffing with Cranberries and Crispy Onions.
The Crispy [...]
Coffee Cup for Heel-Wearing Dog Lovers
Posted on Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Perfect, perfect cup for me. I am a dog lover who frequently walks her lab/chow mix in dresses and heels.
I’ve even walked my dog up a hill in an evening gown after attending my cousin’s [...]
