Day: December 1, 2011

  • Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta: Review and Giveaway

    We had the opportunity to review Green Giants Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta.  I chose the Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli. The Princesses love macaroni and cheese, so I knew they’d enjoy this. Whether they would eat the broccoli or not, I wasn’t sure.
    Princess V said she liked the pasts but didn’t like broccoli. I think it was more a general statement from her, because I’m not sure she even tried the broccoli. She did tell me she likes carrots though, so next time maybe I’ll mix some carrots in hers.
    Princess C loved every last bite of it, and even asked if she could eat the rest of Princess V’s. 
    Princess R, will eat just about anything, but she too, didn’t eat her broccoli. She did at least try it. I think maybe the broccoli was still a little too hot for her though. 
    My personal opinion, it was very good. the packages don’t contain very much though, and it would definitely be better as a side instead of a meal (I served it for lunch), or as a meal for one. I would love to see these come in larger family packs.  The ease of putting the bag in the microwave and then serving, really made lunch smooth for us. Princess C has morning preschool and Princess V has afternoon preschool, and lunch can be quite a hassle sometimes. Having the Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta to serve really helped to save time in our rushed schedules.
    I received a serving bowl, fun surprise face spoon, two Green Giant Placemats, a broccoli stress reliever and a coupon for a free Steamers! Now one of you will have the chance to receive the same package!!
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    *note: look at the prize name on the giveaway. If it is the Cranberry Naturals prize, to enter the Green Giant Giveaway, click on the title of this post!*
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  • Get to Know Me Better

    Get to Know Me Better

    A weekly meme hosted by I am a Reader Not a Writer (by far my favorite book blog!)
    This week Kathy is asking –
    1.If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?  I have no clue. Naming this blog was hard enough!  Maybe something like Jane of all Trades, Master of None, lol. I dabble in a bit everything, it kind of fits (and Jane sounds better than Jack.)  Or The Many Hats of Adelina.  Maybe something simple like The Life of a Mom.  Maybe we shouldn’t have a book written about me.
    2. If you could have a signed copy of any novel what would it be and why?  The Giver by Lois Lowry. There are a ton of books I would love to have signed, but The Giver was one I picked up and really got me thinking more. It’s my first recommended book to anyone that asks.

    3. Horror or Romance?  Neither really. I don’t like getting scared. I threw A Man Called Poe across my bedroom when reading it as a teen cause it was too creepy!  Romance, unless it’s clean and really well written, not much of my thing. A little romance in the book, I don’t mind, and a little horror, but as the main theme of the book, I usually pass.
    4. If you could choose only one time period and place to live, when and where would you live and why?  Romantic Era England.  I want to wear those awesome dresses every day, and do my hair up all fancy. 
    Truly Victorian 455: 1830's
Romantic Era Dress. (19k)

    5. Do you prefer a bunch of small gifts, or one big expensive one?  Neither really. I’d be happy with one or two small gifts. What makes me the happiest is when it’s useful, something I wanted, or something that brings our family closer together. Right now I’m hoping for a floor to ceiling pantry…
  • Best Gifts of 2011 Winner!

    Best Gifts of 2011 Winner!

    Thank you everyone who entered the Best Gifts of 2011 Giveaway here on Home Maid Simple!! I’m so excited to announce the winner!!
    CONGRATULATIONS
    Stephanie Phelps
    I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and enjoy this season with family and friends!!