Some egg tips from Giant Food’s consumer advisor, Andrea Astrachan: Buy Clean Eggs – At the store, choose Grade A or AA eggs with clean, un-cracked shells. Make sure they’ve been refrigerated in the store. Consumers shouldn’t have to wash eggs: Government regulations require that USDA-graded eggs be carefully washed and sanitized using special detergent […]
Mom Tips
The No-Cry Nap Solution
Elizabeth Pantley’s best-seller, The No-Cry Sleep Solution, has been published in twenty-three languages and has sold more than 200,000 copies! But I have to admit I haven’t read it because I never felt the need. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but my girls have always been good sleepers! Sure, we’ve had a […]
Have a Stress-Free Game Day!
I completely forgot that the Super Bowl is THIS Sunday! As in, tomorrow. January just flew by, didn’t it? Since I’m certain many of you are going to be doing some last-minute shopping today for your Super Bowl parties, here are some tips to hopefully help you have a stress-free game day. Big Game Check […]
We Are One… with President Obama
So much fun stuff is happening in DC these next few days, and I’m so lucky to be able to be a part of it! My plans: Sunday: Attend the event at the Lincoln Memorial Monday: Help assemble care packages for our military Tuesday: The Swearing-In (duh!) & perhaps the parade if we’re allowed through […]
Try something new this Thanksgiving!
I mentioned in a previous post how you should take a chance and try a new recipe this Thanksgiving. Well, I’ve done the dirty work for you! Here are a few for you to try. Some are traditional favorites, others have a unique twist. Even if you’re not much of a cook, click on the […]
Thanksgiving Tips
I was a guest at yet another Giant Food event last week. I’m so lucky to have an ongoing relationship with the grocery store chain. They really value mom-shoppers and it makes me feel so special to be a part of their ongoing improvements. It was such a pleasure talking to Robin Michel, executive VP […]