What We Tried : “Valentino’s” Pizza Crust Recipe

Pizza has become a weekly meal for us and I am always on the hunt for an easy but yummy crust. For years now (since I was a pre-teen) I have used a Betty Crocker recipe that does not call for yeast or rising. It is a little dense, but the family likes it okay. This week I wanted a little more airy dough but didn’t want to wait for a rise and punch down (who wants to work on pizza dough for hours, right?). This one was a hit with the family! … [Read more...]

Anytime Costumes Glowman Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Joshua is 14 and has been at an age for a couple of years now that he says he doesn’t need a costume and that he isn’t going to trick or treat, and then he tosses on his costume from 3 years ago the night of Halloween and goes. It’s inevitable… the pull of free candy is too hard to resist. When Anytime Costumes offered to let us review a costume and I noticed they had teen/adult sized costumes, I made Josh search the site with me. At first … [Read more...]

Weekly Weigh In Weeks 43 and 39 on Nutrisystem #NSNation

It’s been 43 weeks on Nutrisystem for myself and 39 weeks for Kaytlin.   We did it! Both Kaytlin and I ran our first 5k… the Susan G. Koman race for the cure! It was difficult because there were so many walkers (we did non-competitive) and we had to weave in and out (even on the sidewalk). BUT, we DID IT! Our running has slowed down considerably since. For some reason I just am not tolerating the heat as well… right now it’s reaching over … [Read more...]

Supernatural Season Six : Surprising Skills

Dean surprises Sam early in the season with a sudden paternal side that emerges when the two brothers investigate a case of missing babies. What's the most surprising skill your sibling, friend, or loved one has surprised you with? Did it end up making sense given their personality? My baby sister and I are 10 years apart. I started having babies when I was 21, making her 11. Clear through her mid 20’s, she was a fun loving, independent, “I’m … [Read more...]

Gossip Girl Season Four on DVD : Includes Never Seen Before Extras!

The complete fourth season of Gossip Girl not only has 22 episodes filled with love, betrayal, friendship and scandal, but also never-before-seen features such as unaired scenes and gag reels! Wouldn’t you love to see the behind the scenes from Chuck and Blair at Gare du Nord? It was so beautiful. More favorite scenes… maybe  from when Chuck and Blair were scheming to put Blair into position with Girls Inc (as foreplay?! lol). Or Serena being … [Read more...]

Family Movie Night : Game Time: Tackling the Past #FamilyMovie

The premiere of Game Time: Tackling the Past is on Saturday, September 3 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT Synopsis Pro football star Jake Walker is living the dream… or so he thinks. The veteran tight end is a fan favorite and on pace to set the all-time receiving yards record that will guarantee him a spot in the Hall of Fame. While working out at training camp, Jake receives an unexpected call from his brother Dean – their father Frank … [Read more...]

Introducing Striiv: A Sleek Portable Device that Makes Fitness Fun & HELPS CHARITY

Fitness is about to become a lot more fun with Striiv. The Silicon Valley-based start-up today revealed its first product which takes active gaming outside of the living room to turn everyday activities into fitness opportunities. A sleek, portable fitness device, Striiv motivates activity throughout the day via games, personal goals, and donation opportunities -- all powered by physical activity. Striiv offers a playful approach to fitness. … [Read more...]

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Jr Kit, Books & Audiobooks [CLOSED Giveaway]

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and New York Times best-selling author Dave Ramsey has created a line of products for kids that takes his financial expertise and applies it to kids ages 3-12 in a fun, easy to learn experience. The book series is based on Junior, a young boy who learns the valuable lessons of giving, sharing, and spending. There are six illustrated books in the series that cover lessons such as “Junior Discovers … [Read more...]

Scotch Restickable Shapes & Strips Perfect for Artwork & MORE : Review

Scotch has been a known and trusted brand for dependable adhesive products for years. The new restickable line offers strips, tabs and colored shapes. These offer the same convenience of thumbtacks and sticky putty without leaving behind holes, grease marks or sticky gooey adhesive. As a parent to two teenagers, we have faced (many times) requests to put posters, magazine clippings and original artwork on the wall in their rooms. As a means … [Read more...]

The Big Bang Theory Season 4 Coming to DVD 9/13!

I absolutely love watching The Big Bang Theory. The guys are so socially awkward it’s cute adorable. In reality, I think brainy guys are more appealing anyway. Really, who wants to date a guy that is superficial and into himself &/or only interested in your outward appearance. I’ll admit it… this group of guys are diamonds in the rough. If you can get past their overly analytical minds and look into hearts (and maybe a new hair style and some … [Read more...]