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Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice with Korea King

Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice with Korea King

I love cookware & I get excited over new designs and functions. I loved cooking with the new KOREA KING Hybrid Wok – how stylish is this beautiful pan?

Making Memories with a DIY Family Field Day

Making Memories with a DIY Family Field Day

As a parent, I know how quickly the years fly by. One minute, they’re toddling around in diapers; the next, they’re moody tweens too cool to hang out with mom and dad. But we have the power to pump the brakes through cherished days carved…

Cooking for Two – Gnocchi Soup with the Korea King Pot

Cooking for Two – Gnocchi Soup with the Korea King Pot

Since my daughter left for college, I’ve discovered the joys of cooking for two. Say goodbye to massive meals! Now, I’m loving the 1.5-Quart Korea King Premium Nonstick Cooking Pot – it’s the perfect size for us. Approximately 7″ in diameter, it’s ideal for whipping up soups, noodles, and stews. (more…)

Ditch the Junk, Embrace a Plant-Based Diet: 5 Ways to Get Your Family on Board

Ditch the Junk, Embrace a Plant-Based Diet: 5 Ways to Get Your Family on Board

Food fuels our bodies, minds, and lives. But let’s face it, most of us don’t give what we eat half the thought it deserves. Between work, school, and Netflix, convenience often wins, leaving our plates filled with processed junk that weighs us down (literally and…

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Using Almond Flour Recipe

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Using Almond Flour Recipe

If you’ve made ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ resolutions for the New Year, then have I got an insider tip for you!  Grocery Outlet has a section entirely devoted to organic, specialty, healthy, and natural foods called NOSH.  I love eating organic, NON-GMO and natural foods, but they…

Franz Skincare Naked Sunshield Peptide Patches Review

Franz Skincare Naked Sunshield Peptide Patches Review

 

 

 

 

 

Within minutes of landing in Costa Rica, I received a weather alert on my phone. An unrelenting heat wave baking the country was being coupled with exceptionally high ultraviolet radiation, triggering urgent public health warnings across Costa Rica. As we were headed to the beach to swim and relax, I had concerns about how much sun exposure we were going to have. (more…)

Low Sugar Gatsby Chocolate Review

Low Sugar Gatsby Chocolate Review

** Update** I understand Gatsby chocolate was on Shark Tank. I have not seen the episode but I am getting a lot of incoming traffic on this search. My review was originally done August 2022. As a fan of low sugar Halo Top ice cream,…

Why A Spa Day Is The Perfect Gift For A Loved One

Why A Spa Day Is The Perfect Gift For A Loved One

One thing that’s so important to keep in mind when it comes to gift giving, no matter if it’s a birthday, wedding milestone, anniversaries, or whatever, is the fact that you should try to be economical with gifts when possible.  There needs to be this…

Childhood Chills and Clawfoot Tubs

Childhood Chills and Clawfoot Tubs

I prodded my daughter for childhood fears, expecting giggles and vague “monsters under the bed” answers. She surprised me with a dramatic eye roll and a tight-lipped, “Oh, lots of things!”

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Traveling with Kids: Packing Practical and Kid-Friendly Clothing

Traveling with Kids: Packing Practical and Kid-Friendly Clothing

Aside from education, travel is another priceless gift that parents can give to their children. Traveling together as a family strengthens the bond between one another and builds lasting memories your kids will treasure as they grow older. However, there are often challenges involved when…

Family Expansion: How To Get The Kids Used To The Idea Of A New Sibling

Family Expansion: How To Get The Kids Used To The Idea Of A New Sibling

If you’re not a first time parent, bringing a new baby home won’t be anywhere near as worrisome as the first time round. However, you do have a unique challenge to try and navigate: you need your older child to accept their new sibling. This…

Ditch the Plastic with a Re-Fillable Soap Dispenser by Canary Clean Products

Ditch the Plastic with a Re-Fillable Soap Dispenser by Canary Clean Products

I was sent a re-fillable glass soap dispenser bottle and fragrant soap ‘chips’ by Canary Clean Products to make my own bottle of foaming handwash and I just have to say, where have you been all my life? (more…)