This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bolthouse Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been to the produce section in the grocery store several times, but this is the first time that Bolthouse Farms Juices has caught my eye. I mean, I’ve seen the bright colored juices […]...
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Imagine if everyone made one small, smart decision a day. How much would it help our planet and our own personal worlds? As an individual, it doesn’t feel like very much, but together as a […]...
The holidays are here! What does that mean for us? That means lots of yummy meat dishes and plenty of leftovers we’ll be using for recipes. With our big family, Frank and I have invested in an additional freezer that we keep out in our garage. Buying meat for a large family can get pretty […]...
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kroger® Private Selection® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Dinnertime is a special time in our home. Not only is it a time when we replenish our bodies with good food, but we also replenish our souls with family bonding and discussions around […]...
I love to bake and especially enjoy baking with Pillsbury products. As part of the Pillsbury Celebrate More Program, I received a variety of goodies perfect for the Fall season. The Pillsbury products I received included Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix, Perfectly Pumpkin Premium Cookie Mix, Caramel Apple Premium Cookie Mix, Caramel Apple Frosting and Pumpki...
Who loves Halloween? I know I do, especially with all the creative goodies I can make thanks to Wilton. Wilton has all kinds of fun goodies to choose from, including supplies for cookie decorating, candy making, cupcake decorating, cake decorating and more! Our favorites to create are the cupcake and cookie decorating, as I […]...
Some of my favorite memories with friends involve either wine tasting or drinking, eating and socializing at home. While drinking wine is fun, pairing wine with the right foods is even better! Being that I live on the Central Coast (aka wine country), I honestly don’t know that much about pairing wine and food. I […]...
Fall is here and the smell of cinnamon, pumpkin and other spices is in the air. I remember how much I loved waking up to the smell of breakfast cooking in the morning when I was a kid. Ok, so I still do love waking up to the smell of breakfast cooking as an adult. […]...
When I was a kid, I remember waking up to the smell of brewing coffee in our home. I always knew my dad and stepmom were awake when the aroma of fresh coffee made it’s way to our room on the second story. I didn’t drink it as a child, but that amazing smell still […]...
This past summer, Frank, the boys and I headed to Maui for my little sister’s reunion. The last time I visited Maui was when I was a teenager. I had great memories of my trip to Maui with my dad and stepmom when I turned 13. I remember reading my books on the balcony with […]...
I love to bake and can always find something good to whip up with Pillsbury products. As part of the Pillsbury Celebrate More Program, I received various goodies to sample in our home. The Pillsbury products included Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix, Perfectly Pumpkin Premium Cookie Mix, Caramel Apple Premium Cookie Mix, Caramel Apple Frosting and […]...
In our home, dinner is the main meal where I make sure we all sit down at the table together as a family. I have to admit that I’m not as good with breakfast. In the mornings, the kids are usually eating breakfast while I’m making lunches and double-checking backpacks to make sure homework, permission […]...
We love chocolate in our home! In fact, I don’t think we are ever without chocolate (*raises my hand* I, Shannon Gosney, love chocolate and have a constant stash in our home). While my family and I love to eat chocolate, I also find that chocolate makes great gifts. So I wanted to come […]...
Recently, I shared our experience on The Mommy-Files with the Pillsbury® Funfetti Lil’ Donut Kits and our family. Our kids love to eat donuts. Often times, I find myself spending anywhere from $10 to $20 to purchase donuts on Saturday or Sunday morning for our 6 kids. That can add up pretty fast. That’s when I discovered the...
I am a huge fan of Bigelow Tea! In fact, quite often I either have a cup of Early Grey (or English Breakfast) in the morning or Chamomile at night. Heck, sometimes I do both! Even my oldest son enjoys the Cozy Chamomile tea. There is something the foil package that reassures me that I […]...
Halloween is almost here and for our family, that means costumes, pumpkins, chocolates and spooky celebrations! If you know me, you are well aware of my love for chocolate, not to mention my family’s love for chocolate! Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year because it’s filled with chocolate and baked treats […]...
With Frank and I starting work as soon as we wake up in the morning and then me getting the kids out the door to school, I am often left with little time to prepare a cooked meal in the morning. What better way than to prepare a delicious and easy meal ahead of time […]...
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Michelina’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In our home, food is not only something we enjoy eating, but it creates bonds and memories we can enjoy for a lifetime. I have good memories from my childhood surrounded by eating experiences with my […]...
Football season is here and that means tailgating parties, barbecues and lots of yummy food! While our guests enjoy a variety of foods at tailgating parties or Game Day get-togethers we host, we almost always finds that chocolate is something nobody turns down. I even love to have chocolate on hand for snacking on, especially […]...
As a busy mom, I love it when I discover (or create) recipes that are easy, budget-friendly and yummy! I recently had the opportunity to create a recipe using Musselman’s Apple Butter. What is Apple Butter you may be asking? Musselman’s makes their apple butter the old-fashioned way, by long slow simmering in kettles with […]...