I have four active boys so we spend a lot of time watching and playing sports. I like for my kids to join the local sports teams because it's a great way for them to get exercise, have fun with their friends and learn social skills like how to be a part of a team. Mom Always Finds Out received DOLE products and compensation for my participation in this campaign as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. As always all opinions expressed are ...
Food and Snacks
March Already? New Years Goals Reality Check
It's hard to believe we are already in the third month of a new year. 2014 is whizzing by - whoever is in charge of the space/time continuum, please slow it down a bit. I want to enjoy every moment. And I'm still trying hard to keep my new year's goal to exercise daily...but it's hard to find the time to fit in a decent workout every single day of the week. Adding a workout to my routine has been one of the best new things I have done so far ...
My Kids Tell All: Favorite Junk Foods, Favorite Healthy Snacks
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Mott's® via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Mott's®. I think my house has a pretty good balance of healthy foods and, to put it delicately, not-so-healthy foods. My family has done a pretty good job lately keeping the junk food consumption to a minimum. If I don't buy it, nobody misses it. But we do enjoy a junk ...
Mix It Up in the Mornings! Simple Changes For My Family #QuakerUp
The past few weeks, I have been working with Quaker® Oats to make easy changes for my family. They sent me samples of products, including Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola, to help me fix fast and delicious breakfasts. Our weekday mornings can be packed with things that need to happen before we can head out the door for work and school. Sometimes it gets so busy that we let our good habits slide. Things like eating a wholesome breakfast, ...
Pei Wei Spices Up the Menu with New Thai Lime & Chile Dishes
This post brought to you by Pei Wei Asian Diner. All opinions are 100% mine. I have to admit, when I go to Pei Wei, I love to stick with my tried-and-true favorite dishes. But this year I am totally tempted by the newest flavor profile on Pei Wei's menu: Thai Chile and Lime! These new dishes feature fresh citrus flavors combined with spicy Fresno chiles. Pei Wei resolved to reFRESH their menu with new flavors, dishes and small entree sizes ...
Holidays are a Sweet Time For Friends and Family at P.F. Chang’s!
This post brought to you by P.F. Changs. All opinions are 100% mine. P.F. Chang's is one of my family's favorite restaurants. The unique combination of Asian and American culture is evident in everything from the modern decor to the menu. P.F. Chang’s serves classic favorites as well as seasonally-inspired dishes. Dinners, cocktails and dessert are all delicious. My family likes to order a lot of different items so everyone can share what they ...
Betty Crocker Side Dishes For Homemade Taste in No Time!
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Betty Crocker via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Betty Crocker. I don't take a lot of time to focus on cooking dinner. I like fast and easy meals that I can whip out for the entire family in 30 minutes or less. Even though I don't like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I still like to eat a well-rounded ...
Healthy Eats: Strawberry Yogurt Shortcakes Recipe
This post brought to you by Sam's Club. All opinions are 100% mine. Yoplait and Save Lids to Save Lives are registered trademarks of YOPLAIT MARQUIES (France) used under license. It's easy to eat healthy when you love yogurt. Yogurt is a smart food choice no matter what time of day. Breakfast, Lunch, Snack or Dinner. You can incorporate yogurt into all sorts of recipes, like the Yogurt Pizza pictured above. Sam's Club® is spreading the word ...
Michael Angelo’s® New Parmesan Chicken + Free Trip To Italy
This post brought to you by Michael Angelo’s. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my very favorite Italian foods is Parmesan Chicken. But it's a time-consuming dinner to make from scratch. Thanks to Michael Angelo's® Gourmet Foods, my whole family can enjoy this easy Italian dinner that tastes like it took hours for me to prepare. Michael Angelo's® has done all the hard work for me! The new Parmesan Crusted Stuffed Chicken Breast is made in ...
