Each member of our family has individual medical needs and we often find it challenging to know how and where to find the necessary information that would keep us as organized as possible.  Let me tell you – it is possible thanks to the Healthgra...

I remember being a young girl and kids teasing me about my weight.  I wasn’t heavy, but I was thin and that resulted in comments such as “Skinny Minnie” or “Thin as a Rail.”  3 kids later, I wish I still was familiar with ...

Do you love to bake?  Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen?  If so, then Wilton has some great items that will meet your Baking Basic needs in the kitchen!  As a Wilton Mom, I can tell you I use them on a regular basis – from ...

President Barack Obama’s efforts to protect educational opportunities for active-duty military, veterans and reservists have run squarely into the sequester. Other budget cuts at all levels of government are adding new challenges for military per...

This past weekend, I headed up to Paso Robles to participate in a Women’s Event called Fitcation (Fitness + Vacation = Fitcation).  It was SO MUCH FUN!!!  I’ll be writing another post about my experience with it, but until then, h...

Orlando, Florida has been booming over the past 40 years. The construction of Disney World, Universal Studios, and several other tourist attractions has brought in trillions of dollars to the city of Orlando and the surrounding communities. Orlando is ...

For a long time (up until the scandal and this recent video interview), I really liked Martha Stewart.  I had even subscribed to her magazine at one point.  I wanted to be as crafty and creative as she appeared to be.  With the criminal ...

It’s that time of week again! Time to post your giveaways! Feel free to link up your giveaway below or click on the giveaway you are interested in entering! Have a great week everyone! Be sure to enter these giveaways on The Mommy-Files as well: ...

Divorce is a hard thing – whether you are going through it as a child or as a parent.  When I went through my divorce, the only thing I held onto was what I didn’t want my boys to experience that I had experienced when my parents got d...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Who loves Football season? Do you know how to locate the Etihad Stadium if you are a football fan? Are you planning to buy your football...

I love to cook and some of the ingredients I use on a regular basis include garlic, olive oil and butter.  When I found out that Land O’ Lakes had a new product that included all 3, I was quick to head to my local Walmart and pick up a packa...

Photo courtesy of McDonald’s. I’m a fan and frequent visitor of McDonald’s and was thrilled to receive the invitation for the Field to Restaurant Tour in Salinas, California a few weeks ago.  I have only been on a few farm tours, but ...

As many of you know, I love to travel!  Whether it’s international, in the U.S. or even in the beautiful state in which I live – California.  I was recently invited to attend a FAM Media Trip to Visalia, California and was excited because I...

When I got married the first time, I imagined being married forever.  I imagined the day I would celebrate my 50th wedding anniversary, just as my grandparents did when I was a young girl. But after almost 11 years of marriage, that dream was gone.  I ...

When applying to a program to get a masters degree, you need to follow the application process perfectly. If you miss a step or skip over something, your application is probably going to be thrown out. You have to realize that masters in public health ...

I have heard about Fitcation from other bloggers, but this will be my first year attending!  I was especially excited that it’s going to be in Paso Robles this weekend.  There is some fitness and lots of fun scheduled for the weekend! &...

There are several appealing trends showing up in this season’s formal dresses. One of those trends is a unique twist on the embroidered lacework of a dress. Many women are choosing a dress with embroidered lacework, but with the addition of spark...

Hope everyone is having a great week! Check out the latest vlog on some really cute Harvest decorations I picked up, as well as how I store my birthday cards....

Some women like bubble baths, but I especially love showers – hot, relaxing showers!  I was just introduced to the Waterpik’s new PowerSpray+™ EasySelect® Hand Held Shower Heads and it is amazing!  With a good shower head, you can discover you ca...

When my boys were little, I would read them the Barnyard Dance! Board Book by Sandra Boynton. They loved that book!  Well, Sandra Boynton has a new Audio CD called Frog Trouble: . . . And Eleven Other Pretty Serious Songs.  You’ll enjoy this new ...