Chocolate fudge confectionery, dark chocolate raspberry truffles, chocolate dipped strawberries, fruited New York cheesecake, these are a few of my favorite things. Long ago I faced facts – I am a sweets junkie. Pre-bariatric surgery my body showed it. So even though I allow myself occasional treats, I find substitutes to satisfy my cravings more [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mom Select’
Understanding Your Visions – Zeiss Lenses Educational Tools
Q: What do Carl Zeiss’s innovations in sports optics, medical solutions, industrial metrology, microscopes, and cameras have in common with the human eye? A. They ALL involve optical lenses, sight and vision. Oh, to be young again! I remember back in the day. No need for reading, bifocals, and/or progressives back then. I was blessed [...]
Extra Gum 120 Day Get Fit Giveaway
Those holiday celeb rations make it hard to keep a healthy mindset. Those sugary goodies are so good top taste but so bad for the waist. Good mental discipline AKA self-control helps, but, let’s face it, we all are human and have limits. Want some key lime pie, mint chocolate chip ice cream, or strawberry [...]
Build-A-Bear Workshop For Last Minute Gift Giving
Growing up I loved dolls and stuffed animals. Build-A-Bear wasn’t around way back then but it is now. Both my granddaughters share my love for cute and cuddly teddies. Granddaughter #1′s Bear and Tinker-bunny stole her heart. Princess’s Tigger and Charlie did the same to her. My Frosty the Snowman appears magically in the front [...]
Karo Syrup Tis The Season Sweepstakes
Personal shopping hint from me in this tough economy: One of my favorite people is a fantastic baker. Her pies and cookies truly better than the best. Every year she would make my boys gingerbread houses from scratch then decorate them. They tasted even better than they looked. It was a Christmas gift they remember [...]
Hellman’s Turkey Challenge
Hellman’s and Best Foods are going colds turkey as well as hot. With Thanksgiving just weeks away, big bird meals and leftovers are both certain. Their holiday gift to you is Chef Bobby Flay, easy, delicious recipes, and the Hellman’s Turkey Challenge. Each week be sure to log in at Hellmans.com to vote for your [...]
Baby Brezza Fresh Produce Sweepstakes
Back in the 60′s I used a blender to make baby food. Wish I had had a Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker back then. Bet my grandbabies’ mommies would appreciate their own as well. Advantages – lower food cost, fresh food, better nutrition, and better taste. New and expectant parent(s) the Baby Brezza [...]
