Karen Mendes

6 Things To Consider To Find The Perfect Veterinarian

As I shared with you a couple a months ago, we have a new addition to our family - Max! Max is a 4 month old Boston Terrier and the first puppy I've ever had. And boy have I learned a lot! And there is still so much more for me to learn. I've done so many google searches on dogs, that I figured it would be a good subject to share here on the blog. So you'll be seeing more Dog Blog posts in June and I hope you find them helpful! One thing about being a responsible pet owner is taking your pet for regular check ups and immunizations. And sometimes our pets get sick. A good veterinarian can make a huge difference not only in the life of your pet, but also yours! Pets are part of your...

Frozen Lemonade Recipe {Made with a K-cup!}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes | 7 Comments

K-Cup Frozen Lemonade Recipe I have another summer drink recipe for you using a k-cup. This one is pretty straight forward but before I started thinking outside the box with my over ice k-cups, I would have never thought about doing this! My kids love frozen lemonade but when that lemonade truck comes by, all I see is how expensive it is. And while k-cups aren’t dirt cheap, when I buy them from Cross Country Cafe, I know I’m getting the best deal. Plus, when I make this frozen lemonade, I can get a cup for each of them from just one k-cup. So it’s definitely cheaper than the Lemonade Truck. Here is the super simple recipe use the Green Mountain Naturals Lemonade k-cup. It’s so easy...

Weight Watchers NEW Ice Cream Varieties Review

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Weight Watchers Ice Cream but my opinions are 100% my own! It’s finally spring with summer and warmer weather quickly approaching! What better time to jump-start your active lifestyle and better-for-you eating habits? Weight Watchers Ice Cream is a HUGE help in my journey to prepare for a season full of outdoor parties, vacations, shorts, and swimsuits. Weight Watchers Ice Cream has five great new products this summer that hit shelves this March! The Strawberry Swirl and Black Cherry Greek Frozen Yogurt Cups, Mint Chip and Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cups, and Salted Caramel Ice Cream Candy Bars will allow me to indulge without going overboard. I've worked...

Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie Recipe {Made with a K-cup!}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes, Smoothie Recipes | 7 Comments

Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie Did you know you can make some fun summer drinks with k-cups? I love using my Ninja blender to make iced drinks and smoothies and I've been experimenting with different brewed over ice k-cups to come up with some fun summer drinks, not just for me but for the kids too. We spend a lot of time outside by the pool so we like really cold drinks. What's better than and Iced Drink or a Smoothie? How about a Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie. In case you missed my other post, check out the Berry Iced Tea Smoothie made from Snapple Raspberry Iced Tea k-cups I posted the other day. Here is another smoothie made with Vitamin Burst Acai Berry K-cup. This...

Mistresses Season 2 Premiere and Meeting Jason George #ABCTVEvent #Mistresses

by Karen Mendes | Blog Trips, Entertainment | 0 Comments

Disclosure: This post is part of an all expenses paid press trip to Los Angeles provided by Disney. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. All giggles and squeals will also belong to me while attending these events in LA. The Mistresses of ABC are back tonight, June 2, 2014 at 10 PM EST on ABC!!! Are you as excited as I am? I'm talking about a TV show just in case you were wondering. And if you haven't started watching it yet, you can watch the entire first season on Hulu today just in time for tonight's season premiere! Seriously, stop reading and start watching! I binged watch it in 2 days only because my kids and my husband were around. If they had been in school and work, I...

Heluva Good Limited Edition Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Heluva Good but my opinions are 100% my own! We entertain a lot in the summertime. We start in the spring and just about every weekend we have some neighbors or friends over. We have pool which we all love using so we are more than happy to enjoy our weekends (and week days for the mom's and the kids) by the pool. And I am SO READY for school to be over and summer to begin. One thing we like to have when we have guests over, is lots of things to snack on. And my kids love to not only snack, but dip! Wheather its chips, crackers or veggies, when they have something to dip it in, it makes it that much better! Are you ready to dip into an out-of-this-world...

Berry Iced Tea Smoothie Recipe {Made with a K-cup!}

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Smoothie Recipes | 5 Comments

If you like K-cups and you use your Keurig to make cool drinks in the summer, here is something you may want to try! I love Iced Tea in the summer and the colder the better. I made this "Berry Iced Tea Smoothie" that even my kids liked and they aren't crazy about Iced Tea. But they've asked for this several times since I first made it. It was so easy and it uses a k-cup. Berry Iced Tea Smoothie Recipe SNAPPLE Raspberry Iced Tea K-Cup 1 Container of Strawberry Yogurt with chunks (any brand will do!) Ice First you'll want to brew your Raspberry Iced Tea in your Keurig over ice. I used the 8 ounce setting. Then I added that to my Ninja Blender with a container of Strawberry yogurt and...

Rainbow Veggie Pasta Salad Side Dish and My Ideal Kitchen Draw #GoodCookcom or #KitchenDrawerContest

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 1 Comment

Last week I told you about some tools that Good Cook sent me which they felt were handy tools to have in the kitchen. I agreed with them and loved the tools they sent me. But as part of that post, I also told you that they were having a Build Your Own Draw contest. As part of that contest, I was able to build my own draw as well with tools I needed in my kitchen. I've been loving the Good Cook tools so I was excited to be a part of this. Here is what I choose.. Digital Timer Fine Edge 6 inch Chef's Knife Double Handle Colander Good Cook 3' Serrated Paring Knife Small Bottle Spatula Stainless Steel Slotted Spoon 5 piece Prep Bowl Set Stainless Steel Basting Spoon Corn Skewer Stuffed...

Crest only $0.49 at CVS

by Karen Mendes | Drug Store Deals, HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Print a coupon for $0.50 off one Crest Pro-Health, Plus Scope or 3D Whitening Toothpaste. You can use this coupon at CVS this week and get Crest Toothpaste (select varieties for only $0.49 each after Printable Coupon! Here is the deal…. Crest Toothpaste (select varieties), $2.99 Get $2 ECB's Use $0.50/1 Crest Pro-Health, Plus Scope or 3D Whitening Toothpaste printable Final Cost $0.49 ea. after Printable Coupon and ECB If you can’t find this in your zip code click HERE and try zip code 02886. NEED MORE COUPONS? Be sure to check the Coupon Database before you head out shopping. You can also print coupons from Coupons.com, SmartSource, and Redplum.com. And don't forget to check out the...

Sally Hansen Nail Polish Only $0.94 at CVS (starting 6/1)

by Karen Mendes | Drug Store Deals, HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Print a coupon for $1.00 off one Sally Hansen Nail Color. You can use this coupon at CVS starting Sunday 6/1 but you will want to print now before it's gone and score a really good deal. You can get FOUR Sally Hansen Nail Polish’s for only $0.94 each after Printable Coupon! Here is the deal…. Sally Hansen Nail Polish, $3.19 each get $5 in ECB wyb 4 Use (4) $1/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color printable coupon Final Cost $0.94 ea. after Printable Coupon and ECB wyb 4 Thanks Penny Pinchin Mom! NEED MORE COUPONS? Be sure to check the Coupon Database before you head out shopping. You can also print coupons from Coupons.com, SmartSource, Redplum.com and CouponNetwork.com. And don't forget to check out...

Garage Sale Mystery DVD

by Karen Mendes | Entertainment, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Hallmark Channel but my opinions are 100% my own! I have a great Chick Flick DVD for you today! It's “GARAGE SALE MYSTERY” and it was released to Home Entertainment platforms on May 20, 2014. It's an exhilarating Hallmark Channel mystery starring Lori Loughlin! Starring Emmy® Award-nominated television favorite Lori Loughlin (Full House, 90210), GARAGE SALE MYSTERY is a riveting thriller based on Suzi Weinert’s novel, Garage Sale Stalker. This Hallmark Channel Original Movie premiered in September of 2013 and was directed by Peter Deluise (21 Jump Street, Kyle XY). About Garage Sale Mystery Jennifer Shannon (Lori Loughlin) loves scouring garage sales to look for...

Today’s Favorite Deals at Target|Speed Stick & Secret Deodorant

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Target | 0 Comments

Today’s Favorite Deals at Target|Speed Stick & Secret Deodorant Print a coupon for $2.00 off one Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant, Antiperspirant or Body Spray. There is also a Target Printable to go along with it for $1.00 off one select Men's Personal Care Item. You can use these coupons at Target this week and score a really good deal. You can get Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant for FREE each after Printable Coupons! Here is the deal…. Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant, $2.99 (online price, request price match if needed) Use $1/1 select Men's Personal Care Item Target printable coupon Use $2/1 Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant, Antiperspirant or Body Spray printable Final Cost FREE after Printable Coupons...

Banner 4th of July DVD

by Karen Mendes | Entertainment, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Cinedigm but my opinions are 100% my own! On June 10, 2014, Banner 4th of July will be on DVD and DIGITAL PLATFORMS, just in time for summer! I know watching movies like this can put me right in the mood for warm weather and jumping in the pool. Oh I can not wait! Starring American Idol finalist and indie pop singer-songwriter Brooke White, BANNER 4TH OF JULY premiered in June of 2013 and was directed by Don McBrearty. Also starring Christian Campbell (Big Love, All My Children), and Academy Award®-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl, this Hallmark Channel Original Movie tells the heartfelt story of a broken family reunited. You can see a preview of the movie on...

Twinings Earl Grey Tea K-Cups only $9.99 for a pack of 24 #kcupdeals

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Tully's House Blend K-Cups only $11.99 for a pack of 24! Cross Country Cafe has another great deal k-cup deal for you this week. Right now they have the Twinings Earl Grey Tea K-Cups for only $9.99 for a pack of 24!! Plus your order of $59 or more ships FREE! Twinings Earl Grey Tea K-Cups contain a blend of several black teas and bergamot oil to create this distinctive and aromatic beverage. So grab a friend and stock up! Just click THIS LINK to shop. The prices are already reflected on the site and no coupon code is needed! This sale ends 6/3/14.

Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic Printable Coupon & Sweepstakes

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Sweepstakes | 0 Comments

With summer just around the corner, if you haven't already, Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic wants you to try their refreshingly simple, artisanal-quality pickles made with deliciously ripe cucumbers, whole garlic cloves, slices of red bell pepper, rounds of carrots, fresh herbs and spices, and no artificial flavors. We've had these before and LOVE them!! The combinations of the flavors with the added bell pepper, garlic, carrots and herbs and spices is amazing and it's like eating a 'fancy pickle', if there was such a thing. And when I've pulled these out when we've had guests over, they all love them. You can really tell they use all fresh ingredients as the pickles are crisp and firm! Right...

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