Fettuccine & Meatballs #LaRomanella Style

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One of the classic staples in my panty are good ingredients to create a simple and easy pasta dinner on those nights when time for a fancy meal really isn't on your side. Recently I was introduced to the family of La Romanella products at Smart & Final and I have to say... my picky pallet … [Read more...]

Call to ACTION | Energizer Light Up a Life Winter Survival Kits #EnergizerCFK

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I'm sitting here in my nice warm home, having just finished a simple lunch with my family here in sunny and slightly chilly Las Vegas.  Meanwhile, I have family in Colorado dealing with the hazards of a massive winter blizzard. I've lived through several blizzards and at times they can … [Read more...]

Last Minute Gift Ideas from Walgreens

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Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit http://www.walgreens.com/beauty. Ahhhhhh it's almost time... Christmas day is almost here!  Have you checked your list? Oh no... You've forgotten to … [Read more...]

Serve 101… Plus a Chance to Win $100

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This post is sponsored by Serve from American Express. Sign up for Serve and receive $10 credit towards your first use. Comment below within the next 7 days for your chance to win an extra $100 credit to your account! How many times have you gone out with friends, and then realized that it was … [Read more...]

Elmer’s Holiday #GlueNGlitter | Wax Paper Bow Tutorial & Giveaway

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This is it friends... it's our Super Bowl, our World Series... Christmas is the most important day of the year for packaging fanatics like myself.  We only have a few days left to gather supplies and make our plans to create our gift wrap masterpieces. I've gone a little manic and … [Read more...]

Here’s to Mom with MasterCard and Better Homes & Gardens

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We as Moms tend to be the magic makers this time of year.  We are the list makers, the present elves, the creators of culinary delights.  When do we have a chance to treat ourselves? This year MasterCard along with Better Homes and Gardens is giving us the opportunity to do just that with … [Read more...]

My Updated Christmas Tree with #SearsRealCheer & Friday Flair

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A couple of weeks ago I told you guys about a fun shopping trip (click on the shopping trip link to see my Google+ shopping trip) that I had at Sears looking to give my tree a makeover. Well as promised here are some pictures of my newly made over tree... Isn't it beautiful?  Everything … [Read more...]

Million Moms Challenge | Do you BABY your Baby?

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Some of the greatest advice that I received after the birth of my first child was… Don’t over BABY your baby.  I wish I could kiss the woman who gave me this little treasure. But alas, she was probably one of the cute little old ladies in the grocery store who stopped to take a … [Read more...]

Christmas Tree Decorating with Sears

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It's that time again, that magical time of year when we get to transform our homes into lovely winter wonderlands. Our family tradition is to break out the tree on Thanksgiving.  My sweet husband works on the tree while I work on the Thanksgiving feast.  Early this week I was thinking … [Read more...]

LiveOn | Create and Store Your Memories for Generations

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We all have treasured memories that we hold close to our hearts.  Precious pictures, old home movies and special family treasures.  Our hearts would be broken if we for some reason we would lose them.  For example... I have some pictures of my Grandfather, the last that I took of him … [Read more...]