When I was given a sample of McCormick Bread Spreads, I just knew what I will do with it.. and my sister’s birthday last week was the perfect time..

I present to you, my McCormick Pasta:

I cook my pasta a bit different from the usual recipe. Instead of sauteing the meat with garlic and onion, I brown it first then add McCormick garlic powder, minced onion, bell pepper, Mc Cormick ground black pepper and McCormick Basil. It’s tastier and the meat is well done.

Of course, I used McCormick Garlic Bread Spread for the garlic spread 🙂 and my McCormick Pasta is a hit!

McCormick Bread Spread comes in three flavors:

• Garlic
• Herb Parmesan
• Pesto

I like Herb Parmesan the most!

“I want to eat my way around the world!” is not a declaration you would expect from a woman with a slim, svelte figure. But for Xandra Rocha, model and owner of Pinkerton Ice Cream, a passion for good eats makes up a central part of her sunny personality.  A graduate of Enderun Colleges, Xandra’s enthusiasm for food is evident in the way her eyes light up when she talks about it. “People get closer because of food,” she enthuses. “When you dine together, it creates more memories.”

As the sole proprietor of a growing homemade ice cream business, Xandra’s days are a blur of orders, customer inquiries, and meetings. She’s constantly working on mini-projects for Pinkerton and thinking up decadent new flavors to delight her customers.  She also writes a food column for Business Insight, contributes to other food publications, and is a fixture at food events. Xandra treats her busy schedule as a blessing rather than a nuisance, and is grateful for every minute she spends doing what she loves.

Like everyone else, she has those off days where she becomes tempted to shut herself in and avoid the world. “We all go through those days once in a while,” Xandra admits. “But I remind myself that if I do that, then I would have wasted a day being grumpy.”

To recharge, Xandra treats herself to something indulgent, like a massage or a mouth-watering dessert.  But since her work requires her to constantly meet with people, Xandra often turns to dressing well, which in turn boosts her confidence in herself.   “If I’m feeling bloated and nothing fits right, I throw on my black Jockey® Shapewear under my outfit and put on a pair of heels,” she says. “It helps me feel more put-together.”

Of all the Shapewear styles, Xandra’s personal favorite is the Slip Shaper, a body-hugging slip dress designed to smooth down curves from the bust until the knee.  Aside from its slimming effect, which has helped her look fabulous during her “blah” days, Xandra also relies on the Slip Shaper to provide extra coverage when she wears dresses and skirts that become sheer under strong lighting. Comfort is an important factor too – the material is so soft that she sometimes wears it as a night gown.

Another favorite is the High Waist Brief, a powerful shaper that creates a smooth mid-section while flattering natural curves. Xandra recommends this style for its versatility, seamless construction, and ability to downplay the dreaded “puson”.

As a regular user of Jockey® Shapewear, Xandra knows exactly what to look for in a good body shaper. “Make sure it fits you like a second skin!” she advises. “It should be snug, but not constricting. On the contrary, if it’s too loose, then it defeats the purpose of wearing it in the first place.” As for the color, Xandra suggests buying one that blends well with your clothes. “Choose between nude and black,” she adds. “You can wear nude under pretty much any color.”

Of course, good undergarments are just one ingredient in the recipe for renewed confidence. “’Look good, do good, feel good’ is one of my favorite sayings,” Xandra says. “I feel most confident with myself when I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get a good amount of sleep.” For a woman determined to travel the world, one bite at a time, she’s certainly going to need all the confidence she can get.

PRESS RELEASE

Being a full time mother is definitely one of the most demanding jobs out there. While it’s definitely rewarding, one problem is that it doesn’t pay you a salary. However, there are plenty of part time job opportunities available for stay at home moms. Many of these jobs can be done right from your home, giving you the ability to stay close to your kids while you work.

Now that the use of the internet has become widespread, there is a wealth of perfectly legitimate work from home job opportunities available. Many of these are freelancing jobs, where you will be paid for each project that you complete for a client, while some others pay you an hourly wage. The type of work that you do will depend on the opportunities that you find, as well as your skills and interests.

Working part time as a web designer is something that is especially sought after by stay at home moms. Here, you will be creating websites for numerous clients. Many small businesses would like to have a site professionally done, but don’t want to pay the high prices charged by some of the larger web design firms. There are also businesses who already have a website but would like it to be improved or to have a mobile versions of their site created.

If you know how to create mobile apps and other software programs, you will also find some part time job opportunities in this niche. People who can help with the creation of smartphone and tablet PC applications, as well as web based apps such as games are in high demand. Sometimes you will be taking on the entire project from start to finish, while in other cases you will simply be responsible for creating part of it.

For those who lack technical skills, reselling various household products might be a good part time job. You can browse LTD jobs opportunities to find out how you can earn some money by selling products from the catalog of LTD Commodities. They are known to have high quality and well priced products that you can distribute.

With all of this in mind, you will find that landing a part time job opportunity from home is much easier that you may have thought at first. You just need to do a bit of research in order to find a job that matches your skills and interests.

Guest post from a stay at home mom with a part time job 🙂