We recently had a large celebration at our home. I love to add my own creative touches to the decor by doing the flower arrangements myself. If it is a somewhat formal occasion, such as a wedding or shower, creating your own arrangements saves quite a bit of money. My grandmother, Charlotte, was a florist who owned her own shop in East Detroit many years ago and I think this is where I developed my passion. Some might say that…
Cool Breast Cancer Awareness Gifts
I love that so many companies have created fun, useful products for breast cancer awareness. Giving a gift always makes me feel great (doesn’t it make the day feel brighter?). But giving a gift that also gives back to an amazing cause like breast cancer research AND knowing that the recipient will actually use the gift throughout the year makes the present extra special. Being that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month I created a little montage of Cool Cure…
Make a Healthy, Gourmet Pizza (I Swear This Rivals Papa Johns)
Have you noticed how inexpensive pizza is? It is insane. You can get a Little Caesers Hot N’ Ready large pizza for $5.99 and all of the other major players have had to follow suit to compete. I know these prices because I am a step-mom to teen boys and pizza is a food group. The thing is, as the price gets lower, I’m guessing the quality of ingredients has to plummet in correlation because in-the-end the franchises have to…
Skinny Sparkling Apple Cocktail
This is a fun refreshing cocktail with a fall vibe. Sugary cocktails are a huge no no when trying to keep slim, but this drink is light in calories and sugar. Serve this to girlfriends at a fall cocktail party or as an alternative to beer when tailgating (I just love football season by the way). Yes, it will work just as well in a Red Solo cup as in a martini glass. And moms, you probably have the Motts…
Mom Life: Cold Season Vitamin C Smoothie
Fall is my favorite season, hands down! But tis the season for kiddie colds, upper respiratory probs and crud. The temperature drops along with the immune system. My 19-month-old, Camden, is sick with a combination of bad cold and both eye teeth just starting to poke through. Poor thing! It is hard being a toddler. So right now it hurts to chew and his throat is sore. I want him to drink as many Vitamin C-packed liquids as possible to…
