Still looking for Christmas gifts? It’s not too late to send delicious homemade cookies to out-of-town friends and family from David’s Cookies. (Read full review here.) Get 5% off + FREE SHIPPING at David’s Cookies on all holiday orders over $79 with coupon code XMS579A – valid until January 1, 2009. Love to cook? Make your own […]
Smarter Sipping from a Savvy Kidtrepreneur
When I was younger, I was convinced my generation would save the planet. These days, though, I’m also worried about saving money, saving time, and saving my sanity. But some of my idealism remains and I’m excited to see a new generation taking up the effort to reduce waste, reuse, and recycle–especially when it is […]
Fuss Free Baby Food
When I was pregnant, I had visions of preparing homemade baby food from fresh, locally-grown produce. I purchased Annabel Karmel’s bestselling baby cookbook- First Meals, and I read all the yummy-sounding recipes. (Read Candace’s full review of First Meals here.) But my first attempts at preparing homemade purees were time-consuming and frustrating. It’s hard to […]
Dining Out with Baby
When baby was a newborn, I could tote his infant carseat into a restaurant and enjoy my meal while he napped peacefully beside me. But those days of napping through meals are over. Now baby sits in a restaurant high chair and snacks on finger foods during my meal. I don’t want to disturb any other restaurant patrons, so […]
Save With Kroger
There are some things you can cut back on–we can buy fewer toys, take fewer vacations, and wear our clothes for at least one more season. But food is an essential. So it is nice to see that Kroger is making it easier for shoppers to save. Even better, because juggling several kids at the […]
Win a Cookie Brownie Party Pack from David’s Cookies
Win a 5 pound Cookie Brownie Party Pack ($59.95) from David’s Cookies. David’s Cookies has competitive prices and free shipping on every order. But more importantly, the cookies and brownies are so scrumptious that you’ll find yourself eating the leftover crumbs out of the tin. David’s Cookies are the perfect holiday gift for a friend– affordable for you and delicious for […]
Peapod Delivers the Goods
When I lived in Manhattan, everything was delivered. With long work hours and no car, most urban dwellers would have a hard time running errands without this helpful service. One of the many aspects of city living I miss is delivery, which would be especially useful when I’m recovering from birth and juggling the needs […]
The Next Best Thing to Homemade Baby Food
I have grand aspirations of making homemade baby food from fresh, local organic produce purchased at my local farmers market. I have similar aspirations for my own meals, and my recipe folder is overflowing. But sometimes life gets in the way of grand aspirations. If you don’t have the time or the inclination to make your […]
Love Mama Earth With EarthLust Stainless Steel Water Bottles
My family uses eco-friendly and chic stainless steel water bottles to reduce landfill and our exposure to the chemicals in plastics. EarthLust bottles are fantastically chic, manufactured from a slender, tapered custom mold and coated with non-toxic paints. Each delicately rendered design evokes a love of, or a deeply respectful lust for, nature. Some of […]
Treat Yourself to Homemade Cookies
Homemade cookies make me happy for so many reasons. Biting into a decadent, fresh-baked cookie evokes warm memories of the delicious after-school snacks my mother used to prepare. And who among us doesn’t love chocolate? While I enjoy baking, I’m a busy woman with family, work and volunteer commitments. It’s hard to find the time to prepare cookies from […]
