This last month of summer has been filled with family fun, excursions and some excitement. July was fairly dull, which was much needed after a move, but August has been jam packed! Luckily Frito-Lay® had our snacking on-the-go covered! Learn how we had family fun in Morro Bay, in partnership with Frito-Lay. The month began […]
Travel Reviews
Cheerios From London: Energy to Tour the “Inns” and “Oats” of England’s Crown Jewels
AIRMAIL delivery brought to you from London and on behalf of Cheerios & Health.com. Read my London postcard to you and hear about how I need a ton of to tour and experience all that London has to offer! If you have been following my blog, you may know that I am currently enjoying a […]
2014 Kia Soul – A Car with Spunk and Pizzazz
This spring I had a Close Encounter of the Kia Soul kind when I was visited by this spunky Alien Green vehicle. It was a blast to drive! I was amazed by the roomy cabin, offering oodles of space and storage. After a very stressful winter, I was beyond ecstatic to get invited to the […]
5 Little Extras to Make Your Next Camping Trip Extra Magical
I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Banana Boat® Sun Care. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. We just got back from our annual family camping trip! It’s always so much fun to get out in nature and […]
Soaring Through Carson Valley
With my love for travel comes the occasional complications. I have a zest for trying new things and exploring new areas, but my kids don’t always share this sentiment. I am working very hard to get my kids out of their shell, and their comfort zone, so they will desire to try new experiences. Until […]
A “Fairy Good” Family Hike to Fairy Falls
Read about the hike that my family and I took to Fairy Falls in Yuba County, California and how my sponsors at Puracyn® OTC Wound & Skin Care Solution told me about a great product that we will take on the journey with us, next time we go. This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that […]
Good Food, Good Friends and Good Fun at Yuba City’s Feather River Parkway
Yesterday we took our first outing of the summer to the Feather River Parkway in Yuba City, CA. See how a fun day out with friends was made into a healthy summer picnic with the new Revolution Foods grab & go meal kits that I received for review. Summer has just began, but here in […]
California Dreamin – And Lovin Livin in the Golden State
Learn why I love living in the Golden State of California and how I’m always California dreamin, whether I’m home or on the road. I love living in California! I love my home and have loved it from the day we bought it 27 years ago. Our neighborhood is one of the best streets in […]
Big City Adventure and Personality Hotels: Hotel Diva
I was provided a complimentary stay at Hotel Diva in San Francisco, so I could experience Personality Hotels firsthand. All opinions expressed are my own. A trip to “The City” is always a welcome adventure. We’re fortunate to live only 2 hours from San Francisco and for us country lovin folk, a trip to […]
Peace and Serenity at Camp Richardson in Lake Tahoe
I was offered a complimentary stay at Camp Richardson in Lake Tahoe. All opinions expressed are my own. Lake Tahoe is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to visit when I need to “get away from it all”! There is something so peaceful and serene about vacating to Tahoe, and I really hit the […]










