*bzzagent is a word-of-mouth media channel that helps connect consumers with brands, companies and marketers to harness the power of honest opinions. In most cases, I have received a free product to try and give my honest opinion about. I received the products I'll be talking about from bzzagent. Another fun campaign from bzzagent. First, let's talk about veggie burgers. I. don't. like. them. Haha! People say they taste like cardboard. I don't know if I would describe them that way but they definitely d...
*bzzagent is a word-of-mouth media channel that helps connect consumers with brands, companies and marketers to harness the power of honest opinions. In most cases, I have received a free product to try and give my honest opinion about. I received the products I'll be talking about from bzzagent. I was so excited when I landed this campaign, I love Burt's Bees! The bzzkit was great, as is the norm from my beloved bzzagent. :) The products that I received are from the Intense Hydration line. There...
I just love knowing exactly what I'm going to make for dinner and exactly how long it's going to take during those hectic week nights. Don't get me wrong, I love to cook from scratch, but I have a husband and 3 boys to feed and with all of the other things going on during the week I just don't always have time to slave over a hot stove. But I still want to make healthy meals... This ongoing dilemma is what inspired my post. Have you ever heard of those boxed meals that come with "everything" you need...
I don't know about you, but I LOVE free stuff! When I open my mailbox and a pile of little packages come tumbling out, my heart skips a beat! I've been compiling a list of my very favorite "free stuff" sites and here are just a few: (Click the blue text for the link) BzzAgent I've been an active member of BzzAgent since 2008! This site allows you to join "campaigns" where they will send you free, full-sized products to try in exchange for your opinion and feedback. They also want you to spread your opi...
*bzzagent is a word-of-mouth media channel that helps connect consumers with brands, companies and marketers to harness the power of honest opinions. In most cases, I have received a free product to try and give my honest opinion about. I can honestly say that I'd never even heard about "Unreal Candy" until Bzzagent offered to let me try it. I did some research about the products and it's actually a pretty cool concept. The basic idea is that "the worst parts of candy (like hydrogenated oils, corn syru...
(Click on photos for larger image)I've actually been done with this project for some time now but I was putting off the blog because I wanted to make a frame for it. After trying (and failing) to make a frame due to lack of tools (and skill), I decided to hang it on the wall "as-is" and I have to say it turned out pretty cool.Pret-ty cool...Here's what you'll need:Paint chipsThese are little paper color samples that you can find at the home improvement stores or anywhere that sells paint. I choose these ...
Here are a few things that I've been working on lately. I was thinking about selling these on Etsy. What do you think? (If you want to purchase one in the meantime, you can email me at aprril@hotmail.com) Also working on a matching Minnie. How cute for twins! A blue version of the sock monkey I made a few months back. I was also working on a pink one but I set it aside for now. A recent request. I can't wait to see how it looks! Now if only I had some baby models... :)
Want a show-stopping appetizer for your next party?Caprese pops are simple to make and a big hit!Here's what you'll need:Round Sourdough Loaf1 Container of Mozzarella Balls1 Container of Cherry or Plum Tomatoes1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar or to taste2 tbsp Olive OilOlive Tapenade (optional)1 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped1/2 tsp Lemon ZestColored ToothpicksMix mozzarella, olive oil, vinegar, basil, and lemon zest together and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. In the meantime, cut the tops off of the...
With Fall right around the corner, I've noticed pumpkin recipes popping up all over Pinterest. Pumpkin donuts, pumpkin popper, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, (oddly enough, not one for pumpkin pie). I decided to join in the frenzy since Fall foods are some of my very favorite! I love the smell and the warmth of Fall cooking, it makes me feel so cozy. Since I'm in AZ where it's still over 100 degrees in the day time, I decided on a pumpkin smoothie. And since I'm still trying to watch what I ea...
