Going Green with Reusable Bags

Ever since my daughter started Kindergarten, I’ve had to make her a lunch for school.  Since September, I’ve gone through two boxes of sandwich bags and one box of snack bags.  That’s ridiculous for my wallet and for the environment!  I can’t imagine continuing to do this throughout the school year.  I went looking for an alternative and [...]

Fit and Fresh Chiller Bowls

I always keep bowls of fresh-cut vegetables within reach for easy snacking–fiber-rich veggies fill me up without a lot of calories and have a satisfying crunch. And sometimes it’s nice to accompany cut vegetables with a healthy dip made from low-fat sour cream or yogurt (I use Greek yogurt for extra protein!). But when you [...]

Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle

I drink a lot of water and I used to carry Nalgene plastic bottles around everywhere I went until the whole BPA scare. Then I switched to stainless steel bottles like everyone else did until Nalgene came out with their BPA-free plastic. My biggest pet peeve with plastic and stainless steel bottles is the taste [...]

Wallcandy Arts Chalkboard Wall Stickers

I’m so excited about the new Wallcandy Chalkboard wall stickers I just received.  A friend of mine had these in her kitchen and I couldn’t resist purchasing them since they are such a great idea.  If you are anything like me, a typical, forgetful mom, you will think these are the best invention since sliced [...]

Bosch TAS6515UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer

I love coffee!  Who doesn’t?  Well, my husband hates coffee!  That leaves me as the only coffee drinker in our home.  I’ve tried different coffee makers, but I never managed in the past to make an excellent cup of coffee.  Brewing half a pot of coffee never gave me a consistent cup of strong coffee, [...]