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Polenta Traffic Light Treats with Country Crock

Apr 15, 2012

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This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. It’s no secret among my friends that I love entertaining. I enjoy getting together with friends and family, and I like being a host.…

Delicious Pinkalicious

Mar 22, 2012

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Christy

in Feature, Food, Quirky Family

LadyBug loves pink and purple. It’s inexplicable to me, but there it is. It’s not at all surprising that Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann is one of her absolute favorite books. Bug complains Every. Single. Time. we read it because, after all, boys hate pink from the very core of their being. They hate it so…

A Review of The Fresh Diet

Mar 20, 2012

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Christy

in Food

I have just wrapped up a full week of The Fresh Diet. Last week, I talked about getting started with The Fresh Diet, some of my concerns, and how the process worked. Now, it’s time to get down to the pros and cons of the service. Before I do, however, I want to say that…

Kicking Off Healthy Eating with The Fresh Diet

Mar 16, 2012

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Christy

in Food

Updated: For my full review, please visit over here. This week, I’ve been sampling The Fresh Diet. It’s a diet plan that consists of fresh meals that are delivered straight to your home. Now, here’s the deal. I’m not a big believer in “dieting.” I do believe in eating well, but I’m pretty much failing…

Dancinig Deer Delights

Jan 5, 2012

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Christy

in Food

As someone who loves to bake, I’m not all that fond of pre-packaged baked goods. The cookies are always too crispy and the brownies too chewy. But one notable exception is Dancing Deer Baking Co., a local company, whose Molasses Clove Cookies are so chewy and flavorful that I have often selected them over a…

Snacking Goodness with Ella’s Kitchen

Nov 20, 2011

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Christy

in Food

I’ve been hearing about Ella’s Kitchen for awhile now. They make organic baby food/fruit pouches that are easy to take on the go. Since my kids are well beyond baby food, however, I haven’t been paying too much attention. Until they sent me a box of samples, that is. And then I figured that I…