It’s that time of year again when the newest Disney On Ice show makes the rounds to a city near you! Just a couple more weeks and Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream will be skating to the Sleep Train Arena, in Sacramento, CA. I have been taking Miss Bea to the arena for Disney […]
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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 […]
Family Date to see Shaun the Sheep Movie on August 5th with GIVEAWAY
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Lionsgate. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” The end of summer is approaching and I am trying to gobble up every last bit of fun we can muster up as a family. School starts next week, which means […]
Find More Fun with Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick
All too often I have the kids just eat cereal for breakfast. It’s easy, it’s a no-brainer, and it’s pretty affordable. The kids do get tired of this option, so every so often I surprise them with a “treat”. Not only do we find Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick a fun option […]
(Not Your Typical) Oven Roasted Potatoes
This weekend I was asked to take a side dish to a large BBQ at church. I knew others would bring macaroni salad and potato salad recipes, but I wanted to do something a little different. We had some cooler days this past week so I decided to take advantage of that and use my […]
Healthy Trail Mix for Kids and Independence from Hunger
Grocery Outlet is one of those stores that you just have to make a regular stop into, for the essentials, or simply just to browse what’s new. While many Grocery Outlet Bargain Markets carry some of the same brands and products on a regular basis, you can pretty much count on spotting something new each […]
What to Pack for a Day by the Pool
Whether you own a pool, frequent a community pool, go to the lake (or ocean), or plan a day at a water park, many of us will inevitably be out by the water. It is important to be prepared, so I have a list of what to pack for a day by the Pool. Where […]
AKC Dog Breed Selector – the right dog for you!
It’s a known fact, I’m a dog lover. I grew up with dogs, and I want my children to have the same experiences of bonding with a dog as I did. After all – dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s true! There’s nothing better than coming home and receiving a greeting from your dog […]
Pet Tracking with WOOFtale and $100 Petco Gift Card
Pets are just part of the family, and these days pets are almost like children to some. Because I know how much you all love your dogs, I have partnered with AKC to bring some info to you about pet tracking with WOOFtale. I want to give you the inside scoop, and then you […]
7 Steps to Improve Your Well-being
Mother’s Day marks the beginning of National Women’s Health Week. Very fitting since us moms like to be pampered (which certainly improves my health and mood) for Mother’s Day. Start off the week with a little pampering, then get on your way to improving your well-being. Face it, us moms are important to those around […]










