Based on the title, I am sure you think it is a good idea that I hit the gym at 5:30 this morning right? After the gym, I roused the wee ones up and got them off to school. Then I came home to read emails and plan the day before heading out for a…
A Day In The Life: Cake Pops, A Lunch Date and A Special Delivery
CVS ExtraCare Rewards: Purse to Plate Series – Two Meals in One
What a shopping spree Karen and I had Tuesday evening! Between the extrabucks I already had thanks to the CVS Beauty Club, the 25% off all non-promotional items coupon and the coupons I clipped, I walked away paying about 45% of the full cost. Honestly, from the savings Karen and I had, I could create…
A Day In The Life: Sedation, Library & Being A Soccer Mom
I think I am awake. I think I am finally alert too. I took a medication last night to help ‘relax’ me and my vocal cords and I am not taking that bad boy full strength again. Sheesh. After taking care of a few online necessities, I did some volunteering at the kids’ school and…
Blueberry Zucchini Chia Muffins Recipe & The Mom Song
A funny thing happened while driving the kids to school yesterday. And by funny I mean, even my 6 & 7 year old were laughing and sometimes a bit confused. When we bought the van, it came with three free months of Sirius radio and when the kids are in the car I tune it…
A Day In The Life: Hummus, Negotiations & CVS
Today started with a 5:30 am workout which you would understand how badly I needed it if you saw my post from earlier today. I worked my legs hard with some weight training today so I expect them to feel like jelly tomorrow. When I came home I made myself a banana protein smoothie yet…
Lemony Snickerdoodle Sugar Cookie Recipe: Naughty & Nice
Don’t show this to anyone else who comes here for healthier choices. I know it is bad. So so bad. In fact, turn away. Go on, come back another day. Don’t look below. You looked! Now your eyes are wide open…..close them quickly!! Oh no, now you are drooling! Don’t touch them…..hands to yourself. He…
A Day In The Life: Washington D.C. Bound
Yes, I am about a week (or more) behind on my daily updates but hey, that is how I have to roll when there are so many projects going on around here. In fact, my husband is busy with the ‘tamper’ machine right now. Bam! He hit the foundation again. What is he doing you…
Cozy Lemon Chili Shrimp & Pesto Pasta Recipe
Pop Quiz! Do you know which President is on the dime*? It totally relates to this story and even if it didn’t, you should know anyway. I mean you could be on Jeopardy some day. Before I give you the answer, I will share the story that I call ‘A funny thing happened on the…
Announcing The CVS ExtraCare Rewards: Purse to Plate Series
You know I adore sweet genuine people the way I adore cheese. I also like to spend as much time with them as possible, as I do cheese. I don’t like people to smell like cheese though but that has nothing to do with this post or CVS. What is do have to do with…