Today is a busy day. I’m headed to Charlotte, NC to speak at the Type A Conference. In case you didn’t already know… I am not Type A. Therefore, all of my packing, planning, shopping, getting the kids ready for me to be gone for 4 days, etc. is being crammed into the first half…
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Down to the Last Drop
This past week and the campaign Tracey and I have been running with the Shot@Life organization has been pretty amazing. Thanks to each of you for sharing your photos, spreading the word, and for your generous donations. With your help we have helped to raise awareness regarding the importance of immunizations and are investing in…
What’s Your Mug Personality? A #Shot4Shot Morning Get Together
This morning, some of my friends came over for coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls. I thought it would be fun to have a coffee gathering this week to tie in to the #Shot4Shot campaign Tracey and I are participating in for Shot@Life. Have you taken a shot of your mug yet to help raise awareness…
Happiness Is…
When I was little (and still as an adult), my all time favorite book was Happiness is a Warm Puppy by Charles Schulz. I guess I haven’t changed much… I’ve always been one to hunt for happiness in everything I can. Right now, for me, happiness is… helping to keep kids alive by raising awareness…
#Shot4Shot – A #ShotOfCoffee & #MyMugShot Collaboration for Good! {Giveaways Galore!!}
There are a lot of things I take for granted… that *we* take for granted. One of those things is the fact that I can easily take my kids to their regular checkups for their required vaccinations. Keeping them protected from life threatening illnesses through vaccines is as simple as a quick visit to our…
A Keurig Brewer Giveaway! {Recipe: Toasted Coconut Mocha Frappe} CLOSED
This giveaway has ended. The winner was Allison S. Congrats Allison and thanks to all who participated! Dine & Dish readers can use the code AM0012-3571 at GreenMountainCoffee.com to receive 15% off Donut Shop Coffees; both Regular T60052-101and Decaf T60224-101, as well as free standard shipping. This offer is not available to Café EXPRESS members,…
Now I Get It! {Recipe: Biscoff Biscotti & “Keep Warm” with Frigidaire}
I finally get the love people have for Biscotti. I honestly didn’t understand it before. Why was there such adoration for a crunchy type treat that seemed to be having an identity crisis? Is it a cookie or is it a biscuit? Besides that, all the Biscotti I had in the past seemed dry and…
Green Mountain Coffee Discount Code and Gift Guide
If there is one thing about my habits that has changed more than anything this year it would have to be my fondness for a good cup of coffee. I liked coffee before, but we never made it at home. I never knew the goodness of waking up to the perfectly brewed cup of coffee…
Cupping at Green Mountain Coffee {Video and Discount Code}
Pin It I recently had my first ever “cupping” experience. Don’t worry… I haven’t gotten all strange on you. Cupping is simply a fancy word for a coffee tasting experience. Kelby, Lisa and I are part of the Green Mountain Coffee bloggers ambassador team, and we joined up with our fearless Green Mountain Coffee leaders…
Crockpot Confusion {Recipe: Slow Cooker Coffee & Garlic Roast Beef}
As I was typing the title for this blog post this morning, I got stumped…. I used a Rival Crock-Pot to make the Coffee and Garlic Roast Beef for these sandwiches, but my fingers wanted to type crockpot. I went to my Facebook and Twitter friends to find out the important answer to this most…

















