Fall is so close I can almost taste it – literally! Today is the first cooler day we have had, and I am over the moon excited about it. There is even a chance of rain tonight; which my dry, burning state really needs. So what else is there left to do, but think of […]
Sloppy Joe Hot Pockets
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine. When school is in session, I would say that I am the queen of easy weeknight meals. With the start of a new school year also comes the beginning of soccer season. Between all 4 kids, we are […]
Kids Fashion with Personality
This post is promoted by Levi’s Kids. Every wardrobe should have a few staples. With a couple of go-to pieces that can be changed up, dressed up or down, then you or your child should be set no matter the circumstances. The trend for kids’ fashion this year seems to be leaning toward kiddos showing […]
Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
While I am so tired of the hot days here in Northern California, there has been one benefit – my tomatoes! Because of when we purchased our home, we got a late start on our garden. Ordinarily this could present a problem, but because we are still having 100° days, my tomatoes are doing beautifully! […]
Tips to Conserve Water
The drought in California is no joke. Each year has gotten progressively worse, to where we now have water restrictions in each county. We can actually be fined if we use more water than we’ve been allotted. We are allowed to run our sprinklers twice a week, and on specific assigned days. I even have […]
Say Goodbye to Summer at Wild Island Family Adventure Park
While I am so ready for Fall weather, there are those summer days spent in the water with the kids, that I will miss. One of the most fun days spent with my family this summer was at Wild Island Family Adventure Park, in Sparks, NV. This was our first visit to Wild Island Family Adventure […]
Laundry Hacks for Working Men
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer. The opinions and text are all mine. Free product was received for posting. Since I married in January, my laundry habits have been a bit different. Because of the heavy duty jeans and work shirts that my husband adds to the […]
Fall Reading List for your Amazon Fire HD with Giveaway
National Read a Book Day has had my husband and I discussing the impact books have had on our lives. We believe learning to read opens up the doors to knowledge. When I was a pre-teen, I was known to always have a book in my hand. I loved reading and my parents were even […]
Back to School Deals On Last Minute Items
“This blog post comes by way of the good folks at RetailMeNot, who contacted me with an opportunity to get to know their site and app.” With all of the back-to-school posts I’ve completed over the past couple of weeks, I think it’s pretty clear that I want to tackle this year with simplicity and […]
Easy Magnetic Box Tops Saver + My Box Tops Confession
I have a confession to make. Last year, my son’s school did a really fun game to get the kids to participate in bringing in Box Tops for Education. My son loves participating in things like that, and I love helping out all of the amazing teachers at his school. Because schools earn $.10 for […]