Cooking With Mommy

 Originally written 12/17/22 7:07pm 12/20/22 11:08pm I almost passed up this opportunity! I mentioned in my other (one of my other) blog posts that "life" kept happening! As it usually does! I just happen to go back & review my invitations (on this platform for brands, yada) & Thistle stood out to me. I told my daughter that I didn't want to start something that I couldn't finish. I'm all ready to my limit with brands, trying to figure out what direction I want to go in with several of them. I don't know what it was, Thistle was really intriguing to me. I can't remember if it was the day of (12/14) or the day after (12/15) my surgery, I received an email from Thistle. The VERY company that I had looked at again not too long ago! 8:28pm - On paper, we are a match made in heaven! Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Plant Forward, Organic (whenever possible), environmentally sustainable, sustainable sourcing, in addition to local sourcing!!! Like, this is ALL me

Originally written 12/12/22 9:01pm - updating this from my hospital bed 12/14/22 9:36am Good Morning Sweethearts!  Don't sleep on Pooll/Brandless! Never heard of them? Where have you been? Ok! Pooll, I'll give you a pass! Brandless... Come on! They launched in 2017, disappeared for a little while then Boom, they're back! Especially if you follow me on any of my social medias - I was Brandless CRAZY! Anyway, moving on - Brandless has (and I quote) "Big Last Minute Gifty Deals"! Deals on Health, Beauty, and Home! If you missed it, The Today Show featured The Brandless Butter Board Set. They even have stocking stuffer Bundle Deals for $4, $5, & $7!!! 12/15/22 6:14pm  (Ok! My true apologies! the surgery took longer than expected, as did the recovery. I REALLY meant to have this blog out sooner so you guys would have more time to shop these deals!) back to business! You guys have shopping to do! 😂 If you live in the kitchen like I do - this week's HOT HOLIDAY

Hello Love Muffins!   Long Time no See! Or so that's what it feels like to me! I was supposed to be back a little while ago but ...life! Since the last time I was here, I've added some newness to my life. I have MORE Brands that I'm working with now. I'm not sure if I ever told you all that I was a MAJOR workaholic many years ago. If not, it was bad. I went from never having a job for 18 years to having 3 jobs (simultaneously) by the time I was 20/21 (I think 20). Why is that significant? Because I have a really hard time turning down opportunities when it comes to brand deals (which doesn't work the way you think it does!)  Anyway! Let me tell you about these Deals that are going on Right Now!  *You know those viral videos of the Moms with the big houses/kitchens refilling the fridge or doing the pantry makeover? 9 times out of 10 those containers and bins are from  Smart Design ! Well, if you're trying to get organized before your Holiday Guests arrive; you ca