Bold Variety Pack In Brooklyn, they know a thing or two about being bold and when they say this coffee is bold you betta believe it's bold. To get a perfect dark roast, the beans are removed from the roasters right before they get to their peak roasting point. This helps them retain their sharp floral notes and all the smoky goodness without any of the burnt aftertaste. When these beans with big-time flavor are brewed through their patented tension-based … [Read more...]
The Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party #85 #BestOfTheBlogosphere
Hello and welcome back to the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party. We know that lots of bloggers take a bit of a break over the summer to spend time with kids so we expect, now that school's in session in many places, that our linky will grow. Do you put blogging on the back burner a bit in the summer? My favorite post from last week was these DIY Pill Pockets from Little Miss Dexterous. Giving pills to your pups is no fun, so being able to make these pill pockets will make the job easier … [Read more...]
‘SEER: The Ghosts of Gray Fable’ by Eli Bloom Book Blast
Fifteen-year-old Grace �Gray� Fable can speak to the dead. When her dad moves from Los Angeles to be with his mysterious girlfriend, Gray must attend notorious Willowbrook High School, the scene of a mass shooting five years earlier. When she meets the ghosts of those who died that tragic day � including the school shooter himself � she must uncover a dark secret to lay the victims to rest, and find peace for their families before it's too late to stop another tragedy. A YA Supernat … [Read more...]
3 Common Foods You�ve Been Cooking Wrong
Cooking can be both an art and a science. You're combining foods with different chemicals, along with a proper temperature, to make them both edible and delicious. Unfortunately, many self-proclaimed �masters of the kitchen� are cooking some of the most simple foods the wrong way and they don't even know it. You could be making some of your favorite dishes the wrong and not realizing how much better they could actually taste. Here are three common foods people cook wrong and how to co … [Read more...]
Back-To-School Microwave Coffee Cup Scramble Recipe with Ohio Poultry Association
This post is in partnership with Ohio Poultry Association. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. Can you believe it's already back to school time? Tomorrow is my daughter's official first day of kindergarten, so this is definitely a fun time. I have been making a list of healthy and fun breakfast and snack ideas - and of course, I can't forget delicious Ohio eggs! Did you know that my home state of Ohio is the 2nd largest egg farming state in the nation? They produce more than 9 billion … [Read more...]
Why I Love Google Express + $15 Off And More! #GoogleExpress #MyNewSaturday
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Google Express and One2One Network. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! I have talked here on Optimistic Mommy many times about how I love online shopping. Being able to order things and have them delivered is such a time saver. I was recently introduced to Google Express, and I am absolutely loving it! As a busy mom, it saves me time when getting necessities or things I just want, plus many more reasons. Find out why by reading on, and don't miss … [Read more...]
Seasonal Decorating: How to Do It Right
Most of us leave seasonal decorating for the holiday season and are often relieved when our homes �get back to normal� after the decorations have all been packed back up and put away. But what if there was another way; a better way? One of the newest trends in home decorating is to create a specific look for your home that is specific to each season. This way you'll feel like you have a summer home, a winter cabin, etc. Here are some tips from the pros on how to do this--especially when you' … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity While Moving with Young Children
Moving, no matter what the reason can take a physical and psychological toll on you and your family. If you've ever had to move in the past, you know how stressful the process can be. Not only are you dealing with the emotion of relocating from a place you've gotten comfortable in, but you also have to take everything you own and somehow get it to fit neatly into the moving truck. When you couple all that you have to do with the emotions your younger children may be feeling, it can be enough … [Read more...]
