Give the Gift of Hope

Tweet Even though Mother’s Day is over, we can still celebrate the sisterhood of motherhood. In fact, Nestlé Family is hosting a special Facebook program that helps us honor the special moms in our lives while simultaneously raising donations and awareness for Mercy Housing. In case you are not familiar with Mercy Housing, let me [...]

Literacy is Fun – Our Happy New School Year Party

Tweet Experts say that nearly 40% of 4th graders in the United States don’t achieve even the basic levels of reading proficiency. This number, of course, is higher among low-income families, certain minority groups, and English language learners. But, something is being done. Reading is Fundamental is an organization whose primary mission is to motivate [...]

Nestle Holiday Gift Basket {Giveaway}

Tweet My mom always set us up with fun things to do and create, especially around Christmas, but there is one incredibly easy craft that I particularly remember – We pressed cloves into the skin of an orange, rolled them in spices, and hung them as decorations. The sweet aroma filled our home, and to [...]

Nestle’s Happy, Healthy Gathering – Yes, I was there.

Tweet Some of you may know that I just spent two days at the headquarters of the world’s #1 food corporation – Nestle. Nestle had the fabulous idea of bringing together a group of mom and dad bloggers, all-expenses paid, as somewhat of a first step in engaging in the social media space. Due to [...]

Let’s Fix Dinner Blogger Round Table Recap (and giveaway!)

Tweet Not sure if you remember, but back in April I was one of 15 bloggers invited to the Nestlé Culinary Institute in Solon, OH. We had the opportunity to hear from top experts in parenting and psychology and even got to meet Celebrity Chef, Antonia Lofaso! I had an amazing time with the folks [...]

Urgent Recall Notice: Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough

Tweet I like cookies, but I simply love cookie dough! I know I’m not supposed to eat the raw dough, but I just can’t help sneaking a spoonful, or two, here and there. Some of my kiddos have developed a love for this gooey goodness, too, but an email that I received from my friends [...]

Let’s Fix Dinner – The Challenge

Tweet Stouffer’s would like to invite you to join them on the mission to bring families together through dinner. Follow our conversation and then take the challenge! My family and I are up for it. Are you?

Let’s Fix Dinner!

Tweet What keeps families from eating together? How can we break down these barriers? I’m hoping these questions, and more, will be answered for me in just a few short weeks. I will be spending a day at the Nestle Culinary Center in Solon, OH with 14 other bloggers, the fine folks from Nestle, and [...]