We are a canning family. As long as I can remember, I have snapped beans, washed tomatoes, peeled apples and heard the pop of the cans as they were sealing. My Great Aunt Betty still holds the family record as the fastest bean-snapper. This was part of my summer vacation. A part that I thought was crazy, but now I respect.
Sneak Peak: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star on OWN: the new Oprah Winfrey Network
I got a sneak peak of a new show that is airing on Oprah’s new network OWN: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star! Have you ever wanted your OWN talk show? Do you have what it takes to be a successful talk show host? 15,000 people applied and 10 people were chosen to compete …
I Plan on OWNing 2011
2010 was really good year for me. It was the year I took control of my life and MADE things happen. My backbone got stronger because I was tired of watching people around me thrive while I was struggling to make ends meet. Going into 2010, we were living on a tight, tight budget. There …
A Year in Review
2010 was a great year for Detroit Mommies! We did a ton of reviews and giveaways, but most importantly we participated in some wonderful charitable events! It was a year of growth for Detroit Mommies as well. We now have a total of seven awesome Detroit Mommies writers and plan on adding more to the …
Keep in touch while on the go with the Samsung Continuum
Between the craziness of work, home and all of my extracurricular activities, I stay connected to my friends and family through Facebook and Twitter. Sad, I know. But very commonplace today. The new Samsung Continuum phone from Verizon Wireless helps keep you up-to-date, even while you’re on the go.
Easy Playdough Recipe!
This is the easiest play-dough recipe I have found! I posted it back in 2009 and thought since the kids are out on winter break that it would be a great post to revisit! Here you go: 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup salt 1 Tbs cream of tarter 1 Tbs oil food coloring Heat …