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I Heart Beef (and a Fabulous Giveaway!)

February 24, 2010

Earlier this month, when I met with the nutritionist from Arnold, she recommended that I incorporate more protein in my diet in preparation for the Disney Princess half-marathon. So when I was asked to participate in the I Heart Beef campaign, I thought it was a great way to inspire myself to create delicious and [...]

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The Evenings at Mom 2.0…

February 23, 2010

I know I’ve described the Mom 2.0 Summit on several occasions as my favorite blogging conference, but I’ll reiterate that. It’s my favorite blogging conference. Why? Well the vibe is super-inspirational, the sessions are spectacular, and the events are amazing.
The first night, we had a Mad Men party (click over to see my photo and [...]

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Retro General Mills Cereal Boxes and Giveaway

February 22, 2010

You may have already seen the limited edition retro cereal boxes at Target – from Honey Nut Cheerios, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Trix. I did a double-take the first time I saw them on the store shelf, because they were so reminiscent of my childhood.
The limited edition boxes are available exclusively at [...]

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Pack a Peanut Butter Sandwich Day Promotion for Feeding America

January 31, 2010

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a webinar with Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who has joined with Peter Pan Peanut Butter to help end hunger in America through the nonprofit organization Feeding America.
I love this promotion, because it’s a wonderful way to start to educate children on the issue of hunger in America. On [...]

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National Soup Month

January 28, 2010

Did you know that January is National Soup Month? Well, I didn’t either… But, I admit, it does sound right, especially as I’ve been surrounded by snow and overall cold weather just about all month. Swanson sent me a bunch of natural broths to try out, as well as some soup recipes.
We use soup broth [...]

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Souper You Debut: Progresso Light & 100 Calorie Soups

January 25, 2010

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution for a brand-new you? This New Year, Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups will grant three grand prize winners a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe [...]

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Shakin’ and Bakin’

January 5, 2010

I’m one of those perimeter of the grocery store shoppers. So I often pass right by things like Shake ‘N Bake. But honestly? I know chicken is good for me, I know it’s better than red meat and pork… but ….. I just don’t love it. So I’m always looking for ways to make it [...]

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#Tastemaker Videos!

January 2, 2010

Over the last few months, I’ve been participating in a challenge with 8 other fabulous bloggers sponsored by the US Potato Board. Each month, we’ve received a box with our mission for the month, and have been tasked with creating a delicious potato recipe within the parameters of the month!
I’ve completed my three videos, and [...]

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Holiday Gift Ideas from Stop and Shop

November 25, 2009

A few weeks ago, I attended the annual Stop & Shop bloggers holiday lunch at Upstairs on the Square. Stop & Shop graciously provided lunch and a gift card, and offered activity stations so we could learn how to create some fabulous gifts on a budget.
The pretzel rod station appeared to be the most popular [...]

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High-Fiber Soup from Progresso

November 17, 2009

In the cool winter months, I love to have cans of soup on hand for a quick lunch. When I used to work in an office, I always kept soup cans in my drawer at work, just in case I didn’t have time to run out for lunch.
In general, I think of soup as warm [...]

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Creative, Healthy Cooking for Vegans

November 10, 2009

Although I am a meat eater, I have high cholesterol and am always looking for healthier meals to cook. So, when I was offered the chance to review Tal Ronnen’s (he cooked for Oprah’s 21 day vegan cleanse and also catered Ellen DeGeneres’ and Portia deRossi’s wedding) new cookbook, The Conscious Cook, I looked forward [...]

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Horizon Little Blends Three in One Yogurt, and Dr. Greene

November 6, 2009

Yogurt was one of my kids’ first foods, and even though they are preschoolers, they both still love having their yogurt. We prefer to purchase organic yogurt, since it’s healthier and has more nutrients. It’s a great way for them to get some nutrients, especially dairy and protein. Horizon Organics has just introduced a new [...]

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