I’m seriously craving some nopalitos today. Known in English as prickly pear cactus, nopales are a versatile vegetable very popular in Mexico. A good source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and other nutrients, and with only 22 calories per cup (cooked), nopales are a healthy, filling, and delicious food! Quite often you can find ’em […]
Archives for September 2011
Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips
I’ve always thought of at-home teeth whitening as a messy, expensive, and lengthy process. Does it really even work? This weekend I’ll get to answer this very question when I try out Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips for the first time! What am I whitening for, you ask? I’m getting invited to more […]
Wordless Wednesday: Dollhouse
To say this dollhouse is huge is an understatement. It took my sister and I hours to put together, but was all worth it as soon as Maya saw it. She was thrilled! It’s big enough for several of her friends to play with her. Maura gets it all to herself while Maya’s at school!
Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes
I love wipes. I don’t know why, but I just do. For Christmas last year, my boss gave me an industrial size container of wipes and I loved it. No lie. Maybe it’s the thought of killing thousands of funky germs. Maybe I’m just weird. Nevertheless, I can’t get enough. So, when offered the chance […]
Shopping for jeans
I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a month. So much for my monthly weigh-ins! Sigh. I know I haven’t lost much, as I’ve been incredibly busy and not exercising or eating as well as I need to be. Putting myself first is – and always has been – my biggest challenge. I have […]
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
Last week, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment invited us to a pre-launch celebration of their all new family adventure game, Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster. We were able to experience the game before it becomes available on store shelves next month. The developer was on hand to answer questions, and everyone was incredibly nice. Maya […]