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I am a Hudsonville Ice Cream brand ambassador. All opinions expressed belong to me. The moment so many of you have been waiting for has arrived! Hudsonville Ice Cream is officially introducing the Flavor of Detroit contest winner, Comeback Cooler, to Michiganders this month in select store locations. Comeback Cooler is a new twist on the traditional […]
The post below is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. All opinions expressed belong to me. If I had only one substance to live off of for the rest of my life besides water, hands down it would be coffee. I love it and it’s seriously what keeps this blog crankin! So naturally, I’m geeked to celebrate National […]
One of our favorite annual traditions is picking blueberries at Hazen’s Farm in Howell, Michigan. First of all, blueberries are amazing to eat…Full of vitamins C and A and antioxidants. Second, they are SO easy to pick. Of all the u-pick fruit, this is my favorite with kids because it’s quick picking and there is […]
I am a Hudsonville Ice Cream brand ambassador. All opinions expressed belong to me. I recently had the opportunity to attend a fun event with Michigan-based Hudsonville Ice Cream. The company hosted a contest to ask people if they could choose a flavor of Detroit, what would it be? I went to the event with […]
Looking for a fun excursion with the kids? Head Strawberry Picking at Spicer Orchards in Fenton, Michigan. It’s fun and delicious!
Like we all need an excuse to go get ice cream… Dairy Queen’s annual FREE Cone Day is coming up tomorrow — Monday, March 20, 2017. This event happens nationwide and serves as a fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The donation dollar amount you give is completely up to you. Since 1984, Dairy Queen restaurants across the United […]
The post below is sponsored by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. Do you know an incredible kid? If so, I have a fun contest for those of you located near MOD Pizza locations in metro Detroit. In honor of Incredible Kid Day on March 16, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants, a Michigan-based family-owned restaurant group and its eight MOD Pizza […]
The post below is sponsored by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. All opinions expressed belong to me. Holiday shopping paired with numerous family gatherings this season means a lot of time on the road for many families…Not too mention being too drained and tired to cook after some road trips! Thankfully, places like MOD are great for […]
One of my favorite questions to ask friends is “What would your last meal on earth be?” I think you can tell a lot about a person from their choice, ya know? Mine would definitely be made by someone else because there is no way I’d be cooking if it was my last day 😉 […]
The post below is sponsored by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. All opinions expressed belong to me. As we head back to school, many families lives will get a tad bit busier. With dance lessons and soccer matches squeezed into the time that kids aren’t in school, there’s little time left to eat dinner, let alone make […]
Nicer weather = time to get grilling! I’ve been watching what I eat a bit closer after taking some time off, but there is one thing I can never seem to nix entirely: Ranch. But instead of slathering it on my pizza and French fries {sad trombone for being done with that phase in my […]
I don’t know about you all, but my kids have been awful about eating breakfast lately, so I’ve been experimenting with all kinds of new recipes. They pretty much have been refusing everything, with the exception of cereal. As a busy mom, I love the convenience of cereal, but it just doesn’t keep them full…Which means […]
I am a member of the siggi’s Culture Club and receive periodic coupons and insider information. I love this stuff, so believe me when I say that the opinions expressed are mine 😉 We have a food product obsession in our house: siggi’s Icelandic style skyr, which is found in the yogurt aisle at the grocery store. […]
There is one thing I miss most about my life before kids: Traveling. My bucket list is a mile long with places I would like to go. I was bit with the travel bug at a young age and have been lucky to travel to some really cool places {a few favorites include Hungary, Switzerland, England […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias With the holiday season in full swing, there are sure to be a few parties on your list, right? I love having friends and family over for dinner, and have fun creating a menu, but I do […]
This post is part of an ongoing partnership with Absopure. All opinions expressed are my own. I’m so excited to share my new favorite drink because ’tis the season for entertaining, right?! In social situations, I’m typically a beer drinker, but I can see my love for craft beers hitting my waistline fast with the holidays […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackAndGo #CollectiveBias My kids are obsessed with bugs and dirt…OBSESSED. At first I just thought it was my crazy girls, but I quickly realized every time they are playing with dirt in our yard, they draw a crowd […]
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. I’ll admit it: I’m a bit Halloween obsessed. We have mums, LOTS of pumpkins and gourds, Halloween signs and even lights on our porch this year. I can’t help myself — my kids totally put me […]
These delicious pumpkin pie spiced muffins taste like pumpkin pie on-the-go. Made with pure pumpkin, these sweet treats will dazzle your taste buds and help fill your belly on a cool fall day. Oh fall, you slay me with your burning bonfire scent, pumpkin-flavored-everything, leaves-crunching-on-the-ground ways. After a few sporadic days of chilly fall-like weather here […]
I was invited to attend a blogger preview at Granite City. All opinions expressed are my own. Last week I had the chance to try the newest Granite City Food & Brewery location in Northville before it opens to the public tomorrow {April 8}. The vibe was electrifying as new staff learned the ropes and […]