We’re officially past the halfway mark of summer, as school start August 14th for us. I actually did a touch of back-to-school shopping last week and picked up a few outfits for each of the kids. While I may have some of the clothes shopping out of the way, there’s still much to be […]
Summer Harvest Picnic Loaf
Northern California is well known for it’s agricultural abundance, and I’m lucky enough to live in the middle of it all! Located only in Northern California are Nugget Markets, which connect with the many local farmers to bring us fresh produce and yummy eats. I’ve partnered with Nugget Markets to put together a picnic, while […]
Homemade Popsicles – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 77
The summer of 2017 is shaping up to be ONE HOT SUMMER! I’m kind of over it….okay, I’m really over it. Fall can’t come soon enough, but I fear the heat has a couple more months left, at least. I can’t recall another summer with as many days in the 100s, as this summer. Two […]
Family Relay Games with Tampico
Keeping the kids entertained all summer can be a challenge. Without school and homework to keep the kids occupied, you could be hearing the “I’m bored” phrase all day. That wouldn’t be any fun for anyone, so I’ve worked with the kids to come up with some go-to activities. We’ve been having different families over […]
9 Beach Bag Essentials – Summer Swimming Must-Haves
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s Earache Drops. The uses for Hyland’s products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. My family is part of the large population of people who don’t have means to swim at home. My […]
7 Reasons to Make Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Your Girls Getaway Destination
There is something fun about having a regular girls’ night where you can forget about the worries of the week and just hang with the ladies. What’s even better is a girls’ getaway! These are few and far between for many of us, and it’s kind of sad because they are awesome! Planning a casino […]
Kid-Friendly Snacks – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 76
Whether you’re already in back-to-school mode, or you’re just feeling the middle of summer angst of “what else can I feed my children,” we’ve got you covered. I’m somewhere in-between. This past week has been full of doctor checkups and 7th grade immunization boosters. However, I’ve also realized we haven’t taken the boat out once […]
Show Appreciation with the Gift of Cake: A Sweet Thank You For a Sweet Summer
My kids absolutely live for summer! I love that our summers are a time to throw out routine, and just let the kids enjoy being kids. Our summer has been filled with family reunions, summer camps, swim lessons and fun outings with friends. When I think of all the people who have helped make these […]
Top Features of Sony Xperia Unlocked Mobile Phones
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Cell phones have become such a huge part of every day life and it’s hard to picture life without them now that we have them. While mobile phones provide a lot […]
Help to End Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse
This post was sponsored by The Allstate Foundation as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. For a long time, people believed physical violence was the only form of domestic abuse. I can attest this isn’t true, as I was the victim of a […]










