This post was inspired by the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To celebrate, Penguin Young Readers Group, in partnership with Dylan’s Candy Bar, the world-famous candy emporium, and First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides books for children from low-income families, is launching a year-long international celebration.
Head over to to learn how you and your child can have a chance to win the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes where the grand prize is a magical trip to New York City plus much more! Continue Reading
Potstickers! A Cool Subscription Box for Little Chefs
For those of you who have been following me before Buckaroo, and before Chewsy Lovers, you know that my children are very important to me. I live for “mommy time”, dance recitals, and to be the homework helper. Making the decision to work from home (financially) has been the hardest thing I have ever endured but for my family, it has been the most rewarding. The moments I get to spend with them are priceless and I can’t get them back.
These special moments are why I’m here. Continue Reading
The Grocery Budget Tutor – Saving Dinner and Money!
I’m a mom, a chef, and I have grocery issues. Before Buckaroo and I got married I always shopped with a grocery list. It just made my life easier and I felt organized. I THOUGHT I was saving money until two weeks would go by and we would be down to nothing…and Chewsy Kids were babies then! There was no excuse for the food to be gone. Continue Reading
Summer Movie Snacks: Lemon Berry Bowls with Zours
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Chewsy Kids are still on summer vacation. I’m not going to act like I don’t miss them, but I have been enjoying the time I have been getting to spend with Buckaroo. It’s nice to have thought-provoking, meaningful conversation with…an adult. 
One of the things we love to do together that we have been able to do often since the kids are away is have movie night. We love movies and can watch ones we love over and over again like we’ve never seen it. I usually pick up our movie snacks at Walmart, and this time was no different. In addition to our movie date dinner (usually homemade hot wings and salad) we also get popcorn and candy! You have to create the entire theater experience. So great munchies are important! Continue Reading
The Great American Cheeseburger Experience with the Blippar App
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Have you ever felt like you need a vacation? Like you have too much on your plate? That’s how I felt when I went to Walmart to do my shopping for the week. In the colder months people find comfort in soups, chilis, stews etc. In the summer my comfort food is burgers. We love to grill and a good grilled burger with a sweet tea on my back porch, puts my mind on vacation when I can’t get away. Continue Reading