I have been asked to partner with the Dairy Council of California and First 5 Sacramento, to promote a Twitter Party discussing National Diabetes Awareness Month and Literacy for our Tots. While compensation will be received, all opinions expressed are my own. There is so much going on this November, and I want to invite you […]

  I love November! I love the feeling of gratitude that is in the air. From seeing the daily gratitude posts of friends on Facebook, to people just being in a happier, friendlier mood, there is something special about this time of year. This year, I decided that I am going to show my gratitude […]

As a partner of California dairy families, I want to share info on how we can all improve school wellness among our youth, with the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Tired of hearing of childhood obesity and feeling like there is nothing you can do about it? The National Dairy Council and the NFL […]

Pets are so important in our lives. With the recent fires here in Northern California there was a lot of concern, worry and effort over the rescue and care of those pets who depend on us humans. Humanitarian aid is in full force to help those in need. Animal rescue and care is also underway. […]

With Father’s Day just passed, you have probably heard plenty of people talk about their dad, the hero. Well MY dad (and this may sound a tad bit biased), but MY dad is the real deal, and my hometown hero. Let me tell you why I will be submitting my dad’s name to the Mrs Fields’ […]

I have been asked to partner with the Dairy Council of California and First 5 Sacramento, to promote a Twitter Party discussing Summer Fun with your Tots. While compensation will be received, all opinions expressed are my own. It’s time for another #Tips4Tots Twitter Party! We always have such a great time, and go away […]

The Boys of Summer are back, and nothing says summertime fun than an evening at a baseball game. We’ve always been Giants Fans, and now the Sacramento River Cats are affiliated with the Giants as their Triple A Team. So, we’re going to some baseball games nearby, and I’m here to tell you how to […]

I live in a small-ish town, which means we are lacking in restaurants. No shortage of fast food here, but tasty restaurants are in short supply. So when I go out of town, I like to hit up the good spots for a yummy bite. When TGI Fridays asked me to test out their Mother’s […]

Playing with LEGO sets is kind of a right of passage for a child. Building and creating with the ever-so-popular bricks is something most children love to do, and never really get tired of. Some never grow out of it either. When my kids get a new set, sometimes I even enjoy sitting down and […]

Sometimes when I think about my finances, savings, retirement, and where I want to be in 10 years, I get a little overwhelmed. I know we are not where we’d like to be, but it’s a process. I find that baby steps truly help, and sometimes it’s the small steps that make the biggest difference. […]