Ziploc Announces New Recycling Program

Ziploc recently announced that the Ziploc brand bags are now recyclable.   Its simple, all you do is place clean and dry Ziploc bags in the bins at your local grocery store where plastic shopping bags are accepted.  The Meijer stores in my area have these bins located near the front of the store.   If …

Easy Mother’s Day Card Idea

Here is a quick and easy way to make a useful Mother’s Day Card.  I used a seed packet but you could also insert a photo.   Supplies   Scissors Heavy Cardstock or Construction Paper – any color Envelope – any color Glue Stick Seed Packet or Picture   Fold the construction paper or cardstock …

Family Movie Night: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

I recently used Redbox Movie Rental for family movie night. First I went to RedBox.com to check out the locations, much to my surprise they were everywhere. When I punched in my zip code over 30 locations popped up. One of the closest locations was at Kroger, so before we headed out I decided to …

Evening of Fun for a Great Cause

Do you love fantastic food, signature cocktails, bidding on amazing silent auction prizes and dancing the night away…..AND doing it all knowing you are helping a great local cause??? Then we have the perfect night for you! Charlotte’s Wings is hosting their 4th Annual Benefit at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester on May 6th …

Junk in the Trunk?

One of the best gifts I ever received started out as a bunch of junk – five old door knobs and a piece of wood.  Thanks to my handy husband I am now the proud owner of a one-of-a-kind coat rack.  I can’t tell you how many compliments I have received about my gift.   …

Mama Goose Loves Her New Home

I remember when I was growing up, my Mom would say to us “go play outside – I’m not raising house plants”.   We would always go and find something fun to do outdoors and then we would not want to not come in for dinner!  My son and I recently went exploring at a small …