Read about how my big Valentine’s Date plans got foiled, but how our “bit of a bummer” Valentine’s Day helped me to realize that it’s the little things in life that make me want to keep my heart beating strong! This post is sponsored by Campbell Soup Company. My hubby and I rarely go out […]
Honeymoon Stay at Hofsas House in Carmel by the Sea
Keith and I had the perfect wedding, which we planned in just a week! We had amazing help from family and it went off without a hitch. I’d say our honeymoon getaway was perfect as well. With little time to plan and prepare, and not a lot of time to get away, we decided on […]
Chocolate Mice Valentine Craft
I had the pleasure of having my 5 year old granddaughter for a girl’s day, and we decided a Valentine craft was just the right way to spend the afternoon. I’d seen this cute little Chocolate Valentine Mice Craft on Pinterest and knew she would LOVE it. And boy was I right about that. We […]
Show Your Disney Side for a Chance to Win a FREE Disney Vacation
As part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network, I am being compensated by Smucker’s® for my help in spreading the word about the Disney Side contest. Playing with one’s food is something many of us don’t grow out of. We (should) know how to keep our manners in check and rarely DO play […]
Entry with Rustic Charm Decor
Adding a new addition to the family calls for a little redecorating. Just one month ago my husband and I had a beautiful outdoor vintage and rustic wedding. To go along with that theme and to bring a little love and family into our home, I picked a section of wall in my entry way […]
Valentine’s Saturday: 10 Ideas For Valentine’s Day With Your Kids
YIKES! Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which means the bulk of the V-Day festivities rest on me rather than classroom parties. Check out my 10 ideas for Valentine’s Day with your Kids! Comment with your ideas for Valentine’s Saturday fun! On a typical Valentine’s Day I send my kids to school with […]
Fresh Fruit Salsa
Living in Northern California there is an abundance of fresh produce. I feel blessed to be able to head to the store and purchase locally grown crops. When I’ve got to head to a grocery store to pick up said produce, my number one place to shop is Sprouts Farmers Market. These stores give the feel […]
Loaded Potato & Chicken Bake – A Cheesy Taste of Comfort
There are those days when your taste buds scream – give me comfort. Or those days when you’ve got just a short time to whip up something hearty for extra guests, yet you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen or dirty a ton of pots and pans. This Loaded Potato & Chicken Bake is […]
Mendocino Coast: Ocean Views and Comfort at the Little River Inn
This past month, I had the opportunity to get in good with the in-laws and send them on a weekend getaway to the California coast. I was supposed to go myself, but came down with a nasty nasty cold the day I was supposed to head out. Luckily they were up for a last minute […]
Enter Your Teen in the H&R Block Budget Challenge for Scholarships
Entering the real world after high school can be quite startling and eye opening for many teens. Unfortunately, far too many teens are graduating without basic financial skills, and end up with some costly mistakes. My parents did a pretty good job of training me in regard to money and finances, but there are a […]