Author: Tammy Litke

Summer has officially taken a back seat to autumn in our part of the country. For us that means storing and/or securing those items that don’t get used in a South Dakota winter. We live in a pretty safe community, so we don’t worry about theft too much, but the items that we need to store outdoors are subject to visibility, as well as the wind. Don’t laugh too much at that last statement, wind has been a bigger concern of loss for us then theft.

Just letting you all know about an offer from a company for a 32oz bottle of Nopalea, for a $9.95 shipping and handling fee, to those who phone the 1-800 number listed on their website.

In case you haven’t heard of Nopalea it’s an all natural anti-inflammatory drink that can help the body reduce pain.

The crisp air and colorful leaves say it all; fall is officially here! With Columbus Day right around the corner, what better time than now to restock your game closet? No need to go exploring for great offers on your favorite games – we’re bringing the deals to you. Hasbro is excited to offer you (U.S. only!) some special savings to refresh your game supply and help you celebrate the changing seasons!

I’ve been reading a cookbook that I’ll be reviewing soon, and it had me drooling from page one. There are so many unique but ‘comforting’ recipes in it, and I couldn’t help but make a bunch from it. One of them is a dessert from the author’s childhood, and is perfect for the fall season because it involves apples! I made it for an evening snack the other night, and it was simply ‘sweet comfort.’

I can’t believe it’s already been a month since I added the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knives to my kitchen routine.

I filmed a little ‘demonstration’ video showing both the Santuko knife in use, and then a comparison between the DesignPro 8″ Chef Knife next to another similar 8″ knife that I also own, to give you an idea side by side the difference.

Harvest moons are a special occurrence, did you know that it is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox?

If you want to do something fun (and tasty) with your kids, grab a package of Halloween OREOS and let them create the phases of the moon, of course today….ending in the Harvest Moon (which is why the Halloween ones are so perfect for this activity!).

It’s simple to do, you just need 7 OREOS per child, and a blunt object (like a butter spreader, popsicle

Unreal is a new candy product that contains no corn syrup or hydrogenated oils, less sugar, and more nutrition than favorite brands across the nation.

And that’s good news to parents who want to “unjunk” their kids junk food. Even better, it’s not something you have to hunt high and low for, or pay more for either, You can find all five of their candy products at more than 30,000 retail outlets, including CVS stores nationwide.

After I finish schooling, cooking, cleaning and blogging, I grab a cup of coffee and sit in front of the computer and peruse the home listings in the area of where we want to move to. 

I don’t know what the market is like for Kanas City homes, Chicago homes or San Francisco homes, but I know there are plenty of homes in the place we’re moving to that I’d gladly purchase.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and high cholesterol can mean increased risk for heart disease. Those that are at risk for either or both, can lower their risk by making simple changes in their lifestyle.

One of those changes is to incorporate corn oil into your meals. Research shows that plant sterols, like the ones in corn oil, can significantly reduce the body’s cholesterol absorption. It’s also recommended that those at risk select choices that are low in sodium.

One of the things that we learned about at the Allstate Teen Driving Summit back in July was the Act Out Loud contest. We were under a non-disclosure agreement about it until now, because registration wasn’t open for it until September 4th and they didn’t want any group getting an unfair advantage over another because they already knew about it (wink).

A group of students from Idaho was at the summit representing the school that won last years competition.