This past week we’ve experienced all ranges of Minnesota Winters… Monday morning our temperatures plummeted down to –14 degrees plus 40-60mph winds with wind-chill levels at –32. Our neighborhood streets had water pipes busting open, which meant that our poor driveway was covered in ice – almost all the way up to the garage! It stayed pretty bitterly cold all… Read More
Starbucks #DeliciousPairings “Re-TREAT” #CBias
Not too long ago I discovered the awesome pairings that Starbucks has come up with, called “Delicious Pairings”. Starbucks figured out the best foods that compliment each of their coffee roasts! Last month I was able to sample the Starbucks Holiday Blend and Cinnamon Rolls! Yum! This time, I got together with a few friends and we sampled the Veranda… Read More
Today is National Pie Day! Celebrate with Marie Callender’s Mini Pies–and $25 Visa GC Giveaway!
I’ve been a fan of Marie Callender’s meals for a while now – love their Pot Pies, and their Lasagna, but I had not had the chance to sample the Marie Callender’s Pies! Well – that’s all changing now I decided this year that we were going to celebrate National Pie Day, and we were going to do it right!… Read More
Mead Early Learning Review and Giveaway
My 4 year old started preschool this year. He has really enjoyed his time outside of the house – but his learning skills are definitely not developed like some of the other kids in his class. We had conferences with his teacher, she mentioned that he has an ‘akward’ grip on his writing utensils – which could possibly be hindering… Read More
Nothing Like a Few Last Minute Ideas
If you’re like me – a last minute kind of person – you’re probably feeling the crush, jussssttt a little bit. I swear, every year I promise myself I’ll have my act together and be done shopping, decorating, and wrapping BEFORE Christmas Weekend – But it almost never happens. This year I have made several trips into the heated crowds… Read More