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Sparkling Summer Citrus Punch Recipe

One of the things I love serving in warmer weather is a sparkling summer drink. My absolute favorite (and go-to recipe whenever we have company or a picnic) is a sparkling punch with citrus and seltzer. It's just the right mix of light and refreshing and is appropriate for all ages! Sparkling Summer Citrus Punch This easy to fix punch is perfect for any hot summer day. 6 oz ...

IHOP Adds Delicious Summer Pancakes to the Menu #IHOPSummer

Have you seen that TV ad for IHOP's new summer pancakes? It seems to come on our TV about every five minutes, especially during breakfast! The images of the Jelly Donut Pancakes was too much for LJ. He started begging to go try them. As luck would have it, IHOP reached out and offered to let us give them a try on them. We piled in the car and headed out for a "breakfast for dinner" ...

Honest Provides Healthy Summer Hydration

Keeping everyone hydrated in the summer can be a challenge. While Jay and I are pretty good at forcing ourselves to drink water, LJ needs a little more incentive. Granted, plain water can get boring pretty fast, so I was thrilled to discover the Honest Tea line of beverages. We had been sending Honest Kids to school with LJ for a while, but never realized how many other products they ...

Discover Boating this Summer!! #DiscoverBoating (sponsored)

I'm so thrilled to be a Discover Boating Ambassador! When I was initially asked if I was someone who did any boating, my first thought was "no". I typically think of "boaters" as people who own a boat and have a slip at a local dock or yacht club. But the more I thought about it, I realized that I am actually a "boater" in that I love to spend time on the water and have for as long as I can ...

Delicious Summer Recipe: Bumbleberry Summer Pie Sundae

In our house, summer is all about fresh fruits and veggies and finding new ways to enjoy them. I love fresh berries during the summer and this Gail Simmons inspired recipe totally hit the spot! Bumbleberry Sundae This sundae is the perfect cross between ice cream and pie! 3 cups plus 3/4 cup mixed berries (well washed and divided (any combination of strawberries hulled ...

Keep Your Kids #CyberSafe This Summer

I've mentioned before that the Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) was very involved with the school I taught at back in New Hampshire. I was always impressed with the support they offered my students many of whom were from single parent homes that often were economically unstable. Watching the impact the BGCA had on "my kids" earned them a permanent place in my heart. I love that ...

Treat Dad to a “SteakCation” at LongHorn Steakhouse for Father’s Day

Over the years, I've gotten pretty good at grilling. I make awesome grilled veggies, chicken wings, and even pizza. But the one thing I have never managed to perfectly master is grilling a perfect steak. That task always falls to my husband. My steaks wind up either still bleeding or resembling beef jerky. This leaves me with a dilemma come Father's Day - I can't really ask Jay ...

My Results With Cascade Platinum (and Your Chance to Win a New Kitchen!)

I know you've been waiting to hear what my results were after using Cascade Platinum tabs in my dishwasher this week. Was I happy? Most importantly, would I go out and buy them to use again? The answer to both is a resounding YES! During the week, I did three loads of dishes in the dishwasher using the Cascade Platinum tabs. The first time, I set the dish washer to "pots & pans" and "high ...

I’m a Cascade Platinum Ambassador #MyPlatinum

If you had ever told my young, hip, twenty-something self that someday I would get excited about dishwashing detergent, I would have called you crazy! Growing up, the dishwasher was just something that was there - and saved me from having to wash a lot of dishes by hand. Then I got married and Jay and I moved into an apartment that had a super small kitchen and no dishwasher. I ...

Wisconsin Mommy’s Party Sangria Recipe, ClubW Review, and Free Wine!

I've been pretty open about the fact that I don't know a whole lot about wine. I know what I like when I taste it, but am somewhat clueless when I walk into a store to buy it. Back when I was growing up in Connecticut, our little local liquor store had a guy who would advise you on what would go well with your meal. You'd go in, tell him what you were serving and about how much you wanted to ...

FastPark Makes Flying Out of Milwaukee Quick and Easy

I love traveling. Actually, that's not entirely true. I love visiting other places but the actual act of getting there - the traveling - can sometimes be a giant headache. Especially when it involves flying. I never minded flying back when Jay and I were doing the whole New Hampshire/Wisconsin dating thing, but flying was different back then. We could show up 15 minutes before a flight and be ...

Finally! Magisto Makes Creating Movies on Your iPhone Easy #MagistoMoms

I love how easy it is to make family videos these days. Gone are the huge camcorders you had to plan ahead and pack if you wanted to catch an event on video. Back when LJ was an infant, we had what was then considered to be a small camcorder - which now looks huge compared to a Flip or other pocket recorder. Half the time, I would miss out on recording something because I forgot to bring it or ...