My Recent Trip and Factory Tour of Krispy Kreme HQ

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I was invited to Winston-Salem, N.C. to the Krispy Kreme Factory and HQ. It is in the same building it has been in since 1947, down the way from its original location started 10 years prior. Krispy Kreme’s history goes back a long way back to 1933 when Vernon Rudolph bought the secret yeast-raising recipe… [Continue Reading]

It’s Coming…The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide

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As the Christmas items slowly make their way to your local retailers shelves so is my Holiday Gift Guide. Throughout November you’ll find some of the hottest giveaways on some of the hottest products of 2010. Items your kids, and even you are dying for. One of my favorite things about doing gift guides and… [Continue Reading]

There Is A Sharpie For Everyone

When I say there is a Sharpie for everyone I really mean it. It seems as if a Sharpie can tell us about our personalities. A girly girl would love the metallic, or possibly one of the 10 shades of pink they carry. Celebrities love the easy retractable Sharpies. Even the kitty cats like shades… [Continue Reading]

Table Talk: As Much As I Love My Stove…

I’ll admit since getting my Frigidaire stove I’ve wanted to start cooking things from scratch. I find that it’s been a lot easier to cook since things are ready when I need them. We talked about the pressure we feel to cook while on my event at Table Talk. What to make? What do we… [Continue Reading]

What Did We Do in New York City?

Sarah pretty much summed up the night perfectly but included in the three day festivities we were introduced to the Ninja  Chopping Warrior. Tonight while trying to recreate the guacamole from Rosa’s it left me thinking about that tip. I said in a previous post that the city might change me, and let me report… [Continue Reading]

Euro-Pro Product Launch NYC

On Thursday bloggers of all forms dissented upon New York City for the product launch of NINJAâ„¢ MASTER PREP by Euro-Pro. While we were able to test other Euro-Pro products the event was based on the NINJAâ„¢ MASTER PREP and we even got a live demo from Robin Miller herself. I’ll be honest we currently… [Continue Reading]

I just washed NYC off

  the memories we created will last forever. Keep an eye out for Lipstick Interviews..more to come!

I’m Off to NYC

As nervous as I am I cannot wait for my trip tomorrow to New York City. I will get to meet other bloggers and spend time with those I already know. We’ll get to play with some of the hottest new gadgets since Euro-Pro is introducing the newest product NINJAâ„¢ MASTER PREP. Honestly I’ve never… [Continue Reading]

The Final Days of Summer with My People

I will always remember this summer, it was a time of growing, moving on. I brought new life into this world, and explored a new city. My blog took on a new life, and for once I just enjoyed. I built relationships, and shed tears. I built a community that sustains itself, my sisterhood. This… [Continue Reading]

Table Talk (post 2)

Day two of Table Talk was by far the most exciting day. Memories form the night before were still fresh in our minds. I missed my wake up call and was woke up by Security. Amanda quickly came to my rescue and helped get Brooklin ready for the day. We pulled into the General Mills… [Continue Reading]

Meet Ninja: Chopping Warrior

Remember the event in New York City? I told you all during the event we will get to play with some of the hottest new gadgets. Euro-Pro is introducing the newest product NINJAâ„¢ MASTER PREP. The Master Prep’s Ninja Technology sets a new standard for chopping and blending. It will chop, or blend food without… [Continue Reading]

What Table Talk Was All About..

    During the Table Talk event General Mills had an artist capturing our thoughts. I just thought it was such an interesting way to capture the day. I even see some of my own thoughts up there!  

Yes My Kids Shit Rainbows and Sometimes Skittles!

She is the cutest Bookie ever. Neener neener neener! See more from Table Talk.

General Mills Table Talk (post 1)

Sunday Brooklin and I headed out for Table Talk a small blogging event hosted by the wonderful people at General Mills. We met the group of attendees at the airport and we quickly attempted to find our shuttle. Lizzy, Amanda, and Brandi greeted us. When we reached the hotel we immediately were greeted with envelopes… [Continue Reading]

Going To NYC: Food Network

On September 23rd I will be traveling to New York for an exclusive blogger event with Robin Miller of Food Network. We”l be staying at the beautiful W Hotel, and the following day off to The Mandarin Oriental Hotel where Robin will showcase her tastiest recipes with some of the newest tools any cooking enthusiast… [Continue Reading]

Table Talk Left Me With One Question

I forgot to ask while there. Brooklin had a mishap involving poop, diapers, and clothing. Somehow in the mess of it all I forgot to ask this question. When will they introduce the next Betty Crocker? Did you know Betty Crocker was a fictional character? Rather just a signature. Almost every decade they update Betty… [Continue Reading]

Table Talk

  Pic from Betty Crocker Table Talk Set It’s over, we had a wonderful time and can’t thanks Coyne PR and General Mills enough! We saw old friends, and met new ones. Everyone went above and beyond for Brooklin (mini blogger) and I and we can’t wait to share more. For now my Bookie is… [Continue Reading]

Table Talk Here We Come!

Brooklin and I are about to head off for her first bloggy adventure. I was pregnant when Kaila and I attended Hallmark’s mom blogging trip. Once again I get to see my dear friend Lizzy and meet some other really fabulous bloggers. I leave feeling guilty. I didn’t want Kaila to feel left out, since… [Continue Reading]

Celebrate Creativity

I have always thought as my daughter as a creative butterfly. She often comes up with things like paining rocks, sticks, and anything she can. I really think she’s going to be artist. She may not have the best of speech but the girl is great with anything creative. Its her thing, ya know? She… [Continue Reading]

Hallmark Edge of Motherhood Cards

While we were at the Hallmark mom blogging trip we were given the chance to see some cards. Actually we were placed into a top secret room and told to go visit the shelf and pick some cards. Pick a card for someone is exactly what we were told. I picked a card for my… [Continue Reading]