Posts by "snelson"

Ready to take it up and above chips and dip? Time to go buy some panko!  Keep reading and get breading… Baked Avocado Fries by Recipe by Photo   Panko Bread Crumbs Mozzarella Sticks by CupcakePedia   Better Than Fried Artichoke Hearts with Quick Aioli Dipping Sauce by Eat, Live, Run   Parmesan Panko Zucchini [...]

To all of the people who say they only like “quality” chocolate, I get it.  A Hershey’s bar, while historic, is definitely not quite the same as say a Godiva bar.  I personally don’t discriminate when it comes to chocolate, but even if I did, I’m pretty sure that I’d always have a soft spot [...]

Let’s just say the Atkins diet never appealed to me.  I can’t do it.  There has to be another way.  Specifically a way that includes carbs. One evening playing around on Pinterest started this particular pull-apart rolls post.  Here’s what got it rolling… Stuffed Grilled Cheese Rolls from My Fridge Food   Honey Butter Pull-Apart [...]

It was teacher appreciation week, and let’s just say our thank you card was lacking.

Remember when thin was in and you tweezed your eyebrows into a tight rope thin line? And then the seasons changed and a “natural” looking eyebrow was in?  Oops. It seems unfair that unlike leg hair, eyebrow hair refuses to grow when you’re looking for a do-over. If you need an eyebrow “do-over”, neuBrow is [...]

We have a Disney trip coming up in a few months and while I always look forward to their Dole pineapple whips, churros, and incredible cookies, I’ve been worried about what my son will eat. He’s currently gluten free and dairy free (he does drink goat’s milk) which can definitely present some challenges.  I usually [...]

The end of school is near, and in just a few weeks caps will be tossed in the air across the country. Graduates will pull their tassel off of their cap and hang them over their rearview mirror for all to see. It’s awesome you graduated.  We all like to see the year.  But eventually [...]

The phrase “stranger danger” sends a little chill up my spine. So how do you talk to your kids about it without scaring them?

Spring has sprung.  And if you’re still wearing jeans and black sweaters, get with the program.  It’s time to bust out the patterns and colors.  DO IT.  It’s time for spring style! 1969 Polka Dot Legging Skimmer Jeans from Gap.com Polka dot pants. Yes please.   Mossimo® Women’s Kimono Maxi Dress from Target.com Side note: [...]

We’ve all been there. You’re out and about and something happens. You look at them the wrong way, you pick the wrong color sippy cup, you grab the wrong jacket, and the ultimate meltdown begins. And you’re left trying to control the crazy. If you’ve experienced a temper tantrum storm at your house or out [...]