This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The International Housewares Association. All opinions are 100% mine. I think everyone has their own variety of what they consider to be comfort food. For me, a warm Creamy Tomato Basil soup just really does it for me. When I’m feeling sad, sick or […]
Hot Chocolate Popcorn for a Family Movie Night with The Boxtrolls
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Universal Pictures, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BoxtrollsFamilyNite http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” I have come to cherish and appreciate family movie nights. Now that my kids are gone every other weekend, to their dad’s house, it seems like […]
Hive Hub: When You’re Busy as a Bee and Need a Smart Home
As part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network I am being compensated by Hive for my participation in this campaign. All opinions expressed are my own. You know the feeling . . . when you’re driving to the airport for that much awaited vacation and the thought hits you “did I lock the door?” Or, you’ve […]
Filling My Belly with Good Eats in New Orleans
I have always wanted to go on an eating tour of some big city with great food. I feel like I practically did just that in New Orleans. It wasn’t an official eating tour, but we went to so many fantastic restaurants, that made it feel like we were eating our way through the city. […]
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Good Eats in Conejo Valley
A couple of years ago I made a goal to really explore the state I live in. I have always been intrigued by travel, and have quite the list of places I’d like to visit. One day it dawned on me that I live in California, and there is truly so much to be seen […]
New Orleans Culture Like No Other
New Orleans has always been on my list of top US cities to visit. I have always felt that the culture is as such that it might feel as though I was visiting a different country. Of course, I only had other people’s memories and opinions to help shape my impressions of New Orleans. I […]
A Basket Full O’ Love: DIY Fabric Stuffed Hearts
Yup, Love is in the air. Can you feel it? If not, then here’s a little craft to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. I spent a bit of time going through my scrap fabric box and picking out just the right prints for these cute little fabric stuffed hearts. If you recall, […]
Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen
Here they are – a few of my favorite Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen! Download HERE!
Along For The Ride: The Secret Diary Of The Traveling Car + Enter Your Honda Story
“This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by The Northern California Honda Dealers Advertising Association to review this product.” Dear Diary You don’t know me yet, but I hope as I fill up this diary, you will come to know me as more than […]
The Art of The Start: Gaining Momentum For A New Start on Goals
Lately I have been thinking a lot about fresh starts. It’s a new year, and a good new time time to start fresh, but sometimes actually getting started is the hardest part. Read how I gained a little inspiration from Isaac Newton and my sponsors and ScholarShare to make a fresh start on some of […]










