Pillsbury

Pillsbury’s new Savorings Flaky Pastry Bites is no exception.  They’re new and let me tell you, they’re DELICIOUS. LOL

I found them in the frozen section, right where all the other hors d’oeuvres type of snacks & whatnot.  Our store only carries 2 of the 3 varieties that they come in, so I chose buffalo style chicken over the mozzarella and pepperoni.  I wish they’d had the spinach & cheese variety, because that just sounds SO yummy too. So the photo above is of the buffalo chicken variety.  I baked them as directed, on a sprayed, foiled sheet and (begrudgingly) let them cool a bit.

They are 1 inch square before you bake them, and they plumped up just like a Pillsbury item would.  The bottoms got brown and crunchy and the tops were crisp.  The flavor was excellent.  The chicken, apparently minced, was a bit too small for me but the buffalo flavor was just right. Not too spicy, just delicious.  I asked hubby his opinion, as he doesn’t like very hot/spicy stuff, and he really liked them – in fact, he ate the rest. (the brat)

Pillsbury Savorings come 12 to a package – the box indicates that there’s 3 to a serving – and I suppose in a civilized house, that might be so LOL  However, hub & I ate the box – poof, all gone.  They were that good.

When you visit Pillsbury’s site, you can print out a $1 coupon for your own box (or 5) of Pillsbury Savorings, too!

As soon as I received it, I sprayed it on Anthony’s mattress after I’d stripped the sheets. He’s always having problems with allergies if anyone’s been in there jumping on his bed, because the mattress is ollllld.  After I sprayed it, I let it dry and put the sheets back on before bed.  He hasn’t had a sneezy problem since.

After I saw the difference it had made in his room, I went around the house spraying the couch and curtains – things that I don’t typically vacuum.  It’s made such a big difference!  My 2nd favorite part? It is fragrance free!  I’m VERY sensitive to stinky stuff so the fact that it’s NOT stinky (or perfumed or whatever) is great for me AND my kids.  Yay!

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Natural is important to me. I would much rather use things in and around my house that are made from natural ingredients, and Clorox is helping with that too. 

Their new website, 30daystonatural.com, just recently launched and provides you with the tools, tips and ideas necessary to get you closer to natural living.  They also provide you a great shopping list to print to take with you to the store the next time you’re out. 

I made sure to “plant” my daisy as well – to show my commitment to living a more natural lifestyle.

You can also follow the journey of 3 moms as they trade in their traditional cleaners for Green Works products.

Before you go shopping, you really should check out 30DaystoNatural.com and see what you can do to switch to natural.

My thanks to Mom Central for giving me the chance tell you about 30DaystoNatural.com!

Qlubb.com is a website where you can create your own “club” – and invite whomever you want to be included in it.  I have created my own Qlubb for my family in RI.

I invited my mom, my brothers, sis in law, sister.  Now we all have access to our own qlubb.  Our’s is closed to the public, so no one else can see our messages, photos, etc. It’s just for OUR family.  We can send messages to each other, post photos, events, any important dates.  For example, I’ve added all the birthdays for the rest of the year.  Tommy, my brother, added the new show he’ll be in next month.  I’ve included my trip to Boston next month.  It’s just a great way to keep up with everyone else.

It’s also great for organizing all those school activities that happen for everyone.  Soccer games, teacher meetings, PTA meetings (Do they still have PTA?), even those lovely school fund raisers. I just love how everything is centralized. It’s perfect for keeping track of everyone.

Check it out!

Quote of the Day:
If at first you don’t succeed… make sure nobody finds out you tried!
–Unknown

One of the many responsibilities of being the mother of a little girl is trying to make sure that she grows up in a safe, loving and moral environment.  But with the influence of so much *stuff* that gets thrown at kids today, it’s not easy.  It’s the main reason why we do not have cable  so my daughter  isn’t inundated with ads and commercials for things that are not age-appropriate for her.

In fact, a study conducted by MomTalkRadio.com showed that 78% of moms feel that the majority of dolls, games, shows and websites targeted at little girls are too sexy or inappropriate for their daughters

Age-appropriateness is big with me. HUGE. I refuse to let my 5 yr old wear makeup or “sassy” clothes – regardless of what her friends are doing. And believe me, they’re doing it.  But it’s hard to stay on top of these things.

That’s why, when I was asked to review something new from the people who bring us Precious Moments, I jumped on it. 

Introducing The Precious Girls Club!

“A special world of joy and goodness created just for precious little girls!”

Precious Girls Club is an online world where girls can go and play and learn in a safe environment, while encouraging the virtues that Precious Moments has always encouraged: helpfulness, kindness, responsibility, loving and caring.   It is based on an all new book series for girls.

Their online world looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun.  AND! They’ve made it so parents can go in through the parent side and communicate with their daughter, as well as monitor how they’re doing in terms of the games and activities on the site.   Girls can have their own houses and decorate them as they want, as well as play games,

They’ll also have all kinds of merchandise available to share with your daughter.  Personally, I can’t wait for the charms & charm bracelet!   They’ll also have storybooks, music cds, figurines, water globes and plush toys.  There are also all sorts of fun printable coloring pages, games and crafts for you to download for free.  I can’t wait for it to officially “open”.

You can sign your daughter up now, and be notified when it opens in a few days.

Precious Girls Club is more than a club – it’s a way of thinking, acting and living.

Do you have a Precious Girl in your life? I have 4 Precious Girls Club story books to give away!  A Little Bit of Faith is the first book in this new series that celebrates the special gifts that make each girl precious.

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We’ve always had that jingle in the background whenever dinner rolls around. Libby’s vegetables were always a staple at our house growing up. My brother & I used to sing the song whenever we saw the can.  After I had Libby, it became HER song.

As a mom, though, more than a song is important to me when I’m feeding my family. That’s probably the best part about canned vegetables. When you rely on a brand like Libby’s, you KNOW what to expect – you KNOW they’ll be fresh, you KNOW it’s quality. I’ve never had a problem feeding my family canned vegetables, simply because I know that they’ll taste great and be good for them.

Thanks to Mom Central, though, now I know about Libby’s "Get Back to the Table" month. This I hadn’t heard about.  With the kids back to school, and all the associated activities that comes with it, Libby’s wants to encourage us to get back to the table together for our meals.  In our house, we eat every dinner together.  The only exception is when Jimmy has to work late, and even then, I’ll hold it off until the kids get annoying.   We eat together every single night. We catch up on the day, share with Jimmy what the kids have done that day.  Anthony will tell his dad what he’s learned that day – and now with Libby starting schooling, she does the same thing.  It’s just a great way to wind down together after the day.

According to Libby’s site, too, when families eat their meals together, your kids benefit SO much!  Studies show that kids who eat dinner with their families five or more times a week are more likely to have higher grades in school.  They also find that kids who eat with their families have an easier time saying no to drugs.  It also encourages them to eat BETTER. What’s better than healthier, smarter, more confident kids!?

In our house, canned vegetables are a big part of our meals.  I use them as a side dish, of course, but also in the main meals themselves.  I routinely will throw veggies into their mac & cheese for lunch.  We found out, accidentally, that when you combine a can of nice, fresh corn with a can of diced tomatoes and refridgerate it – OMG good!  Libby’s has TONS of recipes on their site to help you make healthy, YUMMY meals for your family.  In fact, I’m making one of them tonight!

Go check out Libby’s site – get your family back to the table – and enjoy the numerous benefits!  (Oh yeah, and coupons too!)

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