For most, a typical movie date would consist of a couple, a DVD (or movie theater), some popcorn and some movie snacks. If that sounds appealing to you, then I’ve got a great movie to pick up for your next date. Captain America: The Winter Soldier comes to DVD and Blu-ray just next week, on September […]
Creamed Peas and Ruby Sensation Potatoes
Oh how I am loving all of the yummy Tasteful Selections potatoes I have had the privilege of creating recipes with this summer. I always knew I was a fan of fingerling potatoes, but the fact that each variety of Tasteful Selections potatoes don’t require washing and have such a nice buttery crisp flavor, just […]
Jump Start Fall Entertaining with BuyCostumes.com and Orange Tuesday
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking, ever so gently, of the holiday season – specifically Halloween. And who doesn’t like an excuse to dress-up? BuyCostumes.com, a leading online costume retailer and the authority on all things Halloween, is officially kicking off the Halloween season today with the launch of its […]
Building Friendship While Building Boxtrolls To Win a Trip for Four to LA
Read how I turned a fun weekend activity with the kids into a chance to win an amazing trip to LA (and how you can too) thanks to my sponsors at Focus Films and The Boxtrolls A few weekends ago I had a fun day babysitting my niece and nephew. When they get together with […]
Breaking the Silence On Divorce, Single Parenthood and Emotional Abuse
To be honest, this is a post I have wanted to write for years but couldn’t muster up the courage to do it. I think there was a part of me that was always scared of how my husband would react, or how his family would respond to reading a post like this. That fear […]
Katy Perry Teams up with Staples to Make Roar Happen in Education
Back to School is in Full Force at my house! Many children have already started back and many more will get in the groove in the next week or so. I still have another week to get my kiddos prepped for a successful school year. I have many friends who are teachers and I know […]
“One Last Taste of Summer” with MIRACLE WHIP Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip for Labor Day
Wow your guests this Labor Day with this yummy dip recipe from my sponsors at MIRACLE WHIP and read how it brings back some fun summer memories for me. This year my family and I took a summer vacation to Monterey Bay. One of the days that we were there we decided to take […]
My Stroll Through Better Homes and Gardens
August has been filled with much excitement and many firsts in the way of my career and my personal life. For my career, I’d say I took a step forward with a new relationship with Better Homes and Gardens, in the BHG Live Better Blogger Network. I am proud to be a member of the network […]
How to Dress Your Boy: Finding the Right Brands for Your Son’s Unique Style
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review. See how to dress your boy while fitting his unique style with the right brands. When I go shopping for my little girl, I can find tons of adorable things to buy for her. […]
Still Time to Catch Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
As we are approaching a new school year, please do not miss the greatest summer blockbuster hit of 2014. For the novice Marvel enthusiast, Guardians of the Galaxy is in the same universe as the Avengers team. You can still catch it in theaters, but don’t wait too long! We are all familiar with Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and […]