Give my 5-year old the option to drink water or a cup of watered-down apple juice, and she’ll always choose the latter. Hence the reason I water the juice down. She says that water is boring and doesn’t taste like anything. But that’s normal, right? So that poses the question – how to get kids […]
Archives for 2009
Joshua Bell, At Home With Friends
Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell has been in the spotlight since he was 14 years old. Crazy! Now, 20 years and 30 original albums later, Joshua has the public’s attention like no other classical violinist of his time, captivating audiences worldwide. He’s a soloist, chamber musician, orchestra leader and he’s earned countless awards and honors […]
Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt
I love Fiber One yogurt. Vanilla is my favorite flavor. It’s sweet and creamy, and has only 50 calories. More importantly, it has 5 grams of fiber in one serving. How many yogurt brands can say that? None. Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt is the only leading nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams […]
Trident Layers Gum
You know, I’m usually pretty traditional when it comes to the gum I like to chew. I tend to stick to Spearmint, Peppermint, Wintergreen, etc., so when Trident gave me the opportunity to try their new Trident Layers gum, I thought it would be a good way to experiment with some new flavors. The two […]
Time to think about your holiday cards!
Yes, I know. It’s only October, but the holidays will be here before you know it! I always say I’ll order mine early, and this year I vow to actually follow through with that. I have a Tiny Prints gift certificate from earlier this year that I’ll be taking full advantage of. They have some […]
Five for Fighting: Slice [review]
I’ve been a fan of Five for Fighting since I first heard ‘Superman’ back in 2000. While it was written and released well before 9/11, “Superman” became a sort of anthem of healing for the nation, and has endeared singer/songwriter John Ondrasik to the survivors and families of those lost in that tragedy, as well […]
