As August is Water Quality Awareness Month I wanted to tell you why drinking filtered water is essential to you and your family's health. I was shocked to learn that every single day a person requires at least 20-50 liters of safe and clean water (washing, drinking, and cleanliness). Sadly, due to the aging infrastructure in the United States, we are currently in a water Keep Reading >>
Eat All The Food
I texted a photo of Lugano to my friend as we passed through on the train. While she lives in the states now, her home is Lugano. Of our trip, she counselled, "eat all the food." It was my pleasure to comply. I'd like to share with you a stand-out meal from each of our stops. If you happen to be near any of them I highly recommend you check them out. Milano Once we were finally in Italy our Keep Reading >>
But First: Chocolate
One of the first things we did in the train station in Zurich before heading south was find the nearest Sprüngli. Fortunately we were only steps away. We purchased a small assortment of dark chocolates for our snack on the train. Thus began our new tradition of Train Chocolate. Train essentials: tickets, phone charger, water, and of course, chocolate. Before each new trip we stocked Keep Reading >>
Go Back to School with Slammers Snacks
When I say this summer has gone by way to fast I truly mean it. Life has been busy, busy, busy since my kids came home for summer break. I can't believe it is almost time for them to head back to school. This year is the first year my children will be at two separate schools and I am a nervous wreck. There isn't much I can control while they are away from me at school, however, the one Keep Reading >>
NOW OPEN! Giant Food in Olney, Maryland
There is something so wonderful about walking into a grocery store that has been designed with its customers in mind. This is why I absolutely love the new Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This is a sponsored post. This has in no way impacted my opinion. All opinions expressed are my own. Yesterday, I was able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This Keep Reading >>
2019 Resolutions or Not
What happens when one failed resolution leads you to another... One of my new year's goals is to eat healthier. I know, I know-join the club, right? The beginning of this week started like any other except I was embarking on my first week of the keto diet. Now if you haven't heard of the keto diet it is basically where you eat lots of protein and fat leading your body to then go into a Keep Reading >>
Happy 20th Birthday Entenmann’s® Little Bites®
To say I'm shocked that Entenmann’s® Little Bites® is turning 20 would be an understatement. I can't believe it, can you? If you've never had a package of Little Bites® you are in for a treat! Entenmann’s® Little Bites® are the perfect pre-portioned pouches of delicious baked snacks that you’ll want to ‘sink your teeth into.’ They are made with real ingredients like blueberries, Keep Reading >>
RubySnap Cookies
My sweet sister-in-law Karey sent me a lovely package of cookies from RubySnap for the Holidays. I decided I would do a review of the flavors I received. I had never heard of RubySnap before receiving some of their cookies in the mail. So when I received the cute red box with the tagline "you know you want my cookies..." I knew I had to know more so I set out learning as much as I could about Keep Reading >>
Nordic Christmas: Cookies
This post is part of our series exploring Nordic Christmas traditions. To see the entire collection, visit the Nordic Christmas home page. Oh Christmas baking, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways ... There are many ways to learn about a new culture, but my favourite is through food. By eating the foods of another culture, partaking in this more primal act, I feel more connected Keep Reading >>
Nordic Christmas: Winter Solstice
This post is part of our series exploring Nordic Christmas traditions. To see the entire collection, visit the Nordic Christmas home page. It's easy for us to think about what we lose. And we lose a lot in winter. As we watch the trees lose their leaves, the days lose daylight, and the earth lose warmth, we can feel that sense of loss deeply. This is before we endure painful personal Keep Reading >>