The Great Lunchbox Makeover, Bento Style

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After seeing Food, Inc. and Super Size Me on Netflix, I've been paying more attention to what I eat and what I feed my family.  If you've never seen them, I highly suggest that you pop some corn and watch.  Then again, you might not want to watch it if you ever want to eat anything else again :) Anybody know any good substitutes for chicken nuggets? I was also horrified to find out that my daughter's daycare serves french toast sticks, cheese crackers, the dreaded chicken nuggets, and … [Read more...]

Painted Wall Envy

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I love to make and buy handmade arts and crafts.  One of my favorite things to do when I need some artful inspiration is to loiter at one of Atlanta's artist coops. At the Collective in Inman Park is one of my favs. Each time I go , I feel the urge to come home and create (the urge sometimes fades before I get home though...but that's another blog topic) . The last time I went, I saw these fabulous walls. Big silver vines, grapes, and big fluffy silver flowers all over the place. Ever … [Read more...]

2011 Sunday Coupon Schedule

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Anyone who knows me knows that I am an avid couponer! I try not to buy anything if it's not on sale AND I can use a coupon to buy it. One of the handy tools I use to keep up with all the new coupons is this Sunday Coupon Schedule. I've posted it here for you to use too. Enjoy! January 2— (2) Smart Source (2) Red Plum and General Mill 9— Smart Source and Red Plum 16 — Proctor & Gamble 23 — Smart Source and Red Plum 30 — Smart Source and Red Plum February 6 — Smart … [Read more...]

FREE Oreos or Chips Ahoy on Facebook – Monday Only!

Become a fan of Nabisco cookies on Facebook and visit the page the first Monday of each month for details on how you can get a coupon for a Free package of Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco Cookies and a gallon of milk. … [Read more...]

RIP Lady Tee

Yesterday we lost one of the most soulful singers of our time – Teena Marie. One of my all time favorites, I decided to play Lady Tee on my iPod to get some inspiration to get me in the writing zone tonight. As I’m listening singing and reflecting, I’m having a hard time figuring out my which ones I like the most. There's just....just way too many to name. Irons in the Fire, SquareBiz, It Must Be Magic, Alladin’s Lamp, Behind the Groove to name a few. At 40, I also realized that … [Read more...]

FREE Oreos or Chips Ahoy on Facebook – Monday Only!

Become a fan of Nabisco cookies on Facebook and visit the page the first Monday of each month for details on how you can get a coupon for a Free package of Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco Cookies and a gallon of milk. … [Read more...]

My 11 Favorite African-American Mommy Blogs

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Mommy blogging is what’s hot right now! Just google “Mommy Bloggers” to see what I mean. Check out these sistas doing it big in the blogosphere (there’s a new buzz word for ya!). (S/N: I’m not sure who is or is not a mom, I just like their blogs.) Awesomely Luvvie The Broke Socialite Momma Law Mahogany Momma’s Black Parenting Blog Black and Married with Kids Afrobella Cutie Booty Cakes Mel, A Dramatic Mommy The Integrated Mother Ebony Mommy Mom In The … [Read more...]

I gotta get my sewing machine fixed!

I'm in the mood to sew. I've seen so many cute patterns online, but my sewing machine is skipping stitches. Bummer! I've had this machine for at least 10 years and it looks almost brand new (because I don't use it very much... hee hee). Shall I fix it or shall I buy another? In any case, when I get it going again I'd love to try a few projects like this one from You Can Make This. … [Read more...]

FREE Oreos or Chips Ahoy on Facebook – Monday Only!

Become a fan of Nabisco cookies on Facebook and visit the page the first Monday of each month for details on how you can get a coupon for a Free package of Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco Cookies and a gallon of milk. … [Read more...]

FREE Oreos or Chips Ahoy on Facebook – Monday Only!

Become a fan of Nabisco cookies on Facebook and visit the page the first Monday of each month for details on how you can get a coupon for a Free package of Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco Cookies and a gallon of milk. … [Read more...]