Get excited! I ran across an ad for these and think I may have seen them in a store but it did not sink in until I stared at the ad last night. A 100 calorie snack that are shaped to look like the top of the muffin (you know, the best part). I am…
VitaTops: A healthy snack?
Apizzo comes to Pawcatuck
I noticed this building being renovated in downtown Pawcatuck, CT. and began to get excited when I saw the exterior painted black and then the sign that clearly stated ‘apizzo Pizzeria Napoletana’. I knew immediately it was going to be an up-scale and authentic Italian pizzeria. I mean a sign with black and red and…
Baked Butternut Squash Casserole
I love making this dish as I simply tell my kids to ‘eat your noodles’. They did and are now hooked. This dish would easily feed 6 so is great for when you have company over. I originally found this casserole at Martha Stewart but have adapted it a bit as I wanted to improve…
Holy Tweets Batman!
Are you crazy about Twitter but know very little about it and all of its’ uses? Me too! Go here and learn more. I am so excited!
The BEST appetizer ever: ‘The Dip’
Here it is folks: the famous and best appetizer/entertaining dish (seriously, it is). It all began about 6 years ago, when my friend & neighbor Stephanie had us over. While she was preparing other dishes, I was watching her daughter and asked what she was making. She replied ‘the dip’. Since then I have played…
How to safely chop Avocados
Here is a cool way to chop up avocado that keeps the mess to a minimum (you ever wipe avocado guts off a cutting board?) and impress your friends. Warning: make sure you hold the avocado inside a mitt or dish cloth as you will, yes, you will, end up having the tip of a…
Recycled Toys & Backpacks
No, I am not talking about hand me downs, I am talking about this company that recycle plastics to make new kids toys and this one that uses them to make kids backpacks.
Rollerskating Fun – Isabel
Isabel was not pleased with the fact that we were wrong and it was roller, not ice, skating party that we were attending. However, the colored lights and disco lights peaked her interest and there was no stopping her.
Rollerskating Fun – Ben
We had our first experience taking the kids (and ourselves in 25 years) roller skating. So much fun! Ben refused, tried, revolted and then, yes, enjoyed and giggled while at it.