Life moves past us so quickly that when we finally stop to breathe and reflect on the moment, we realize how much time has past and how many things have changed. I made a lot of big changes in my life over the past two years, BIG life changes, and I just can’t believe …
Mastering the Art of Shopping with #MasterPass
Can using MasterPass and online shopping really be better than Black Friday shopping? I’m one of those crazy people that loves Black Friday shopping. I normally avoid shopping with crowds like the plague, but for whatever reason, Black Friday shopping just really gets me jazzed up. Maybe it’s the thrill of getting the deal or …
5 Tips for Holidays With Teens
Holidays should be fun and memorable for your family, but unrealistic expectations can make them difficult. Add in a moody teen, and you could have a recipe for disaster on your hands. Fortunately, you don’t have to just sit back and wait for the holiday complaints and squabbles to begin. Here are 5 tips for …
Top Chef: McDonald’s Style {Giveaway!}
What can you do to transform ingredients from classic McDonald’s menu items? It turns out, a lot! I was recently invited to watch culinary students at the Art Institute of Michigan-Novi take on that exact challenge, issued by Chef Jessica Foust, RD, Manager of Nutrition & Culinary for McDonald’s USA. The student …
Butting Heads With Your Teen: What Does It Really Mean
You heard all the stories long before you had children. Veteran parents dutifully educated you on what it would be like to parent a teen. But when you looked into the angelic face of your newborn baby, it was impossible to envision that you’d have a similar experience. How could such a beautiful, …
CASIO G’zOne Commando® 4G LTE REVIEW
Towards the end of summer our family took an amazing trip to the Turks & Caicos. One thing, I always worry about is keeping in contact with my parents. Some people say I am weird, others are jealous but I do speak with my parents normally a few times a day and I make …