Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

I think I have been watching too much Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen because I have been saying “I am obsessed with…” so much lately that my husband now asks me Andy-style, “what three things are you obsessed with this week?” Any other Real Housewives and Andy fans out there with me??

So my latest obsession is Chobani Non-fat Greek Yogurt. Let me explain why.

Having gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy was the best thing that could have happened to me. At the time it wasn’t, but in retrospect it absolutely was. Even today, three years later, I still eat a modified diabetes diet, which entails eating 5 times a day: three small meals and two small snacks. I also never let myself go more than 3 hours without eating something to keep my blood sugar stable. Eating this way has been great for my metabolism and gives me energy (which is important when you are a mom!)

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Up until recently, I have never found bed sheets that I absolutely LOVE. In fact, I have spent quite a bit of money on high thread count sheets that really weren’t that great.  When we got our new dreamy iComfort bed, I needed to buy new sheets since we went from a Cal King to a King and that is when I discovered the best, softest, coziest bed sheets EVER!

It happened by accident actually.  I bought a set of the Bed Bath and Beyond Pure Beech Sateen Sheets for our guest bed first. After I washed them and felt how amazingly soft they were, I went straight back to get a King set for us.

They didn’t carry King size in the store, so I had to order online. I have a  Bed Bath and Beyond tip to share! You can bring in your 20% off coupon that you probably get in the mail into the store and can have an associate order it online for you and apply the 20% off coupon, which is what I did.

For such luxurious sheets, they are not that expensive, ranging from $79.99 – $99.99 per set. With the 20% off, it’s not a bad price for the best sheets you will ever sleep on.

They are flipping amazing. Soooooo soft and cozy. They just sort of drape over you like silk. I have never felt sheets so soft in my entire life. I wash and dry them on “delicate,” and I have only had them a short time so I can’t tell you how they hold up, but from first impression, so far so good.

Now, time for a nap…have a fabulous weekend!

It’s almost my favorite time of the year – holiday photo card month! And if that cute little fa la la la la bird in the graphic above doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, I don’t know what will! That design above is one of my absolute favorites this year from Erin Condren.

I am obsessed with holiday photo cards. Love getting them. Love shopping for them. Love sending them. So I thought it only fitting that I write a post on my top picks for super cute holiday photo card sites.

So here is my list of some super cute holiday photo card sites to check out for this year’s Christmas or holiday card.

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I thought this was a timely post because with the holidays approaching who couldn’t use a little extra cash this time of year? Or maybe in January when the credit card bills come in?!

I have personally always wanted to be a part of a focus group because I thought it would be fun to share my opinions on products. When I heard about Fieldwork LA – Orange County marketing research services I was excited to share this information as I thought a lot of mamas might be interested and want to sign up.

Have you heard of a focus group before?  Basically a focus group is a research study on products and services that you use.  Typically lasting 1 – 2 hours, they are round table discussions moderated by market research professionals looking to gather real-life opinions from the consumer – YOU! And, at the end of the discussion, you walk out with payment which is typically anywhere between $50 – $100. Isn’t that awesome?

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This find was one of the best things to come out of the BlogHer conference in August – the new Glad To Go containers! They are to-go food storage containers that are designed with a built-in 1.5 oz cup that snaps into the Glad interlocking lid which means you can pack “side dippers” now with ease!

They come in two sizes, Lunch and Snack, and come in packs of four containers. They are safe to use in the freezer, dishwasher and micro and are PVC and BPA free.

I am told they should be available now at Walmart and Target, and other grocery store chains nationwide this month and retail for $2.19 per pack.

We are HUGE hummus fans in this house, so these containers make for the perfect, healthy snack on the go for kids!

Here are some other suggested uses from Glad just to give you some ideas of all the combos these handy little containers can be used for!

* Salad or veggies with dressing
* Yogurt with granola or chopped nuts
* Pancakes with syrup
* Muffin, bagel or toast with cream cheese, jam or honey
* Chili, chowder or soap with croutons, shredded cheese or oyster crackers
* Sushi with soy sauce, ginger, wasabi
* Tortilla chips with guacamole or salsa
* Chicken nuggets with ketchup
* Graham crackers with peanut butter, jelly, Nutella or frosting
* Sliced fruit with peanut butter, caramel sauce, yogurt or honey

And that is a reason to “GET GLAD!”

[Disclosure: I received one free pack of Glad To Go containers at BlogHer but this is not a compensated post and all the opinions are my own.]