Good morning everyone! Well, today is Memorial Day which is the unofficial start to the summertime season. I hope everyone is having a great 3-day weekend! We have been super busy this weekend as we celebrated Gia's 5th birthday and we are trying to get everything done before we leave for vacation. … [Read more...] about Favorite Summer Picnic Foods
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Cascade ICE Organic Sparkling Water
Ever since I gave up soda pop over 4 years ago, I have developed a taste for sparkling waters. I love them! Drinking water all day long can be a bore but for some reason when you add a touch of flavor to it, it turns into a refreshing treat! I always read the labels and make sure that any water I am … [Read more...] about Cascade ICE Organic Sparkling Water
Succulent BBQ Sauce Recipe and a Blue Cocktail Recipe
It's time to Fire up the Grill! Memorial Day is a great time for family and friends to get together. With the 3 day weekend, so many family's love to bbq and enjoy the weekend outdoors. Our friends from Sparkling ICE have shared 2 wonderful recipes with us. A tasty BBQ Sauce for your ribs and … [Read more...] about Succulent BBQ Sauce Recipe and a Blue Cocktail Recipe
Breakfast Quinoa with Vanilla Cream Recipe
Last year hubby and I made a commitment to eat healthier and have been doing a great job with that. Over the past 10 months, both of us have lost weight and we have seen less colds & illness over that time. While we made changes to our diet with lunch, dinner and snacking...we haven't done too … [Read more...] about Breakfast Quinoa with Vanilla Cream Recipe
Doxy’s Fine Foods Seasoning Blends For Tasty Flavor Boosts
We love to grill and make easy to prepare foods. I think most people do any more. Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen cooking huge meals when there are so many other things to do? With the weather hitting 100+ this week, the start of summer is here and I know my grill will be getting a workout! I … [Read more...] about Doxy’s Fine Foods Seasoning Blends For Tasty Flavor Boosts
Organic India Teas and Herbal Coffee
Organic India carries an assortment of herbal teas, supplements, and herbal coffee that are as healing as they are delicious. There is sure to be a flavor that appeals to anyone looking to switch up the contents of that morning (or afternoon) cup. I have a caffeine problem. I was doing well by … [Read more...] about Organic India Teas and Herbal Coffee
Nature’s Guru Vanilla Chai Tea
Tea is one of my favorite beverages. Whether I am drinking it hot in the mornings or iced in the afternoon, I love the flavor! I have heard of Chai tea blends, but honestly, the ones I have tried in the past I did not enjoy at all. But when I was asked to review the Vanilla Chai tea product from … [Read more...] about Nature’s Guru Vanilla Chai Tea
Mushroom Risotto Recipe
I love rice so for me risotto is a natural second. I love the creamy, cheesy flavor but not all of my family enjoys it so I rarely make it. Plus it is rich, so definitely a treat. A few weeks ago my hubby was watching TV and got the hankering for risotto and decided to try his hand at making a … [Read more...] about Mushroom Risotto Recipe