Last week, in Great Value Valentine's Sweet Treats, I shared a couple of easy recipes to use for Valentine's Day. You got to see just how easy it is to make Berry Tartlets, Tickled Pink Heart Cinnamon Rolls, and Frosted Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies using dough products found in … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
AXE Hair Styling Cravebox Kit #AXEMen
Alright guys, are you looking for something new to do with your hair? Ladies, are you tired of your guy's look? I'll be honest. At this point in my life, I'm happy to step out of the shower, towel dry my hair, and...well, that's about it. Seriously, I'm a stay at home dad … [Read more...]
Foods from Chile
What Foods from Chile come to mind? Did you know that Chile is known for producing top quality wines, olive oils, and fruits? The terrain of Chile produces a huge diversity of crops! The various regions offer desert, ocean, and mountain climates. It is said that "the … [Read more...]
Beth Week: Coppin’s Gifts DaVinci Beads
We are excited to bring some special reviews and giveaways this year including Coppin's Gifts DaVinci Beads as part of Beth Week! Beth Week celebrates our anniversary, my birthday, and Valentine's Day. I love to share gift ideas for the ladies out there with you! About … [Read more...]
Ten Years Ago I Became a War Bride
It is hard to believe that it has been ten years since Brian and I said "I do!" That was our first marriage to each other. I had graduated college and Brian had decided he wasn't going to be career military so he was going to leave when his time commitment was up. I was planning … [Read more...]
Send a Sweet Valentine’s with Stretch Island Fruit Company Fruit Strips
We are excited to share our thoughts about the Stretch Island Fruit Company Fruit Strips! About ... Stretch Island Fruit Company. Fruit Strips: Each fruit strip is less than 50 calories, equals one-half serving of real fruit, and contains no artificial flavors, colors, … [Read more...]
RSV Awareness
We were asked to share some information to promote RSV Awareness. When I told Brian this, he asked what RSV was. We have been blessed to have Brian at home with kids since Grace was born so we have encountered few of the daycare spread illnesses. I knew what RSV was from all of … [Read more...]
LEGO KidsFest – Richmond, VA February 15-17, 2013 SOLD OUT!
We were so excited to giveaway TWO tickets to the Friday, February 15th session of the LEGO KidsFest in Richmond, VA recently! The sad news for everyone is that tickets for ALL FOUR sessions of the LEGO KidsFest in Richmond are SOLD OUT! We really hope that you got your … [Read more...]
Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
Do you remember our Great Value Thanksgiving goodies and Great Value Christmas goodies? Well, we are back with some great Valentine's creations using Great Value cookie and pastry dough. I am helping Sophie's preschool class for Valentine's Day this year, so I wanted to try out … [Read more...]
Mission Accepted: Listerine 21 Day Challenge
Beth and I just had our semi-annual dental check-ups. I always think that I'm taking pretty good care of my teeth until that 6-month appointment comes up. In truth, though, I don't brush nearly enough. I definitely don't floss like I should. I guess I just never really … [Read more...]
Monthly Meal Plan: February 2013
So we made it through our monthly meal plan for January. I wound up dropping about 15 pounds! Beth was down almost 10! That's a pretty good month of weight loss! That having been said, we both know that we cannot sustain that lifestyle for but so long. We have learned a lot … [Read more...]
Valentine Gift Basket Giveaway
We are excited to participate in the Valentine gift basket giveaway with Holiday Gifts & Gift Baskets! Sometimes it is hard to find one gift to someone for a holiday. Gift baskets are a great idea to give a meaningful gift that represents the interests of the special … [Read more...]
Furniture bargains in 2013
The kids have left felt tip marks on the dining room table. Meanwhile, the cats have mistaken your sofa for a scratching post. Maybe it’s time for a bit of furniture shopping and, thanks to the early 2013 sales, now could be the perfect time to do it. The prospect of buying … [Read more...]