In our home, we like to recycle and upcycle where possible. We recycle our bottles, glass, cans, boxes 4 in 1 buckets. We upcycle our large containers and use them to hold holiday candy, loose nuts and screws and other goodies. Thanks to Unilever, we t...

I remember the cuddly character, Paddington, from when I was a kid.  Well, guess what?  Yesterday was his birthday and in celebration of his birthday, I have some exciting news to share with you!  First off, Paddington will have his very...

Frank and I travel down to Los Angeles a lot!  We’ve found that sometimes it’s just easier (and more cost-effective) to take a taxi to get where we’re going.  Whether we’re heading to a baseball game, a concert or a press event,...

Do you love marshmallows?  I sure do!  Whether it’s eating them alone, in Rice Krispies Treats, or as Marshmallow Pops, these treats are adorable and melt in your mouth!  I recently made Marshmallow Pops for my younger sister’s Baby Shower ...

Graduation time is here and students around us (both near and far) are graduating and moving onto bigger things! Graduation is a big deal – whether it be Preschool, Elementary School, High School, College or beyond. At Best Buy, you’ll find a variety o...

When we get a cut or scrape, typically we clean it and put a bandage on it.  Well, that bandage will only work if it stays on, right?  Swimming, dirt and sweat often causes bandages to loosen, allowing dirt and germs to get into the wound.  Not with th...

It’s officially the summertime and the kids are out of school. All 3 boys got excellent report cards and on each of them, the teachers talked about their reading skills. The teachers also suggested that the boys continue to read during the summer to ma...

You know how when it’s Christmas, you love to watch Christmas movies?  Or when you’re pregnant and love to watch mommy movies?  Well, we’re getting married in February and I love watching wedding movies!  I thought a fu...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cambria Estate Winery for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love living on the Central Coast!  Not only do I live in a beautiful part of California, but also I am within driving distance...

Last week was the end of the school year!  That meant the end of 4th grade for Brian, the end of 2nd grade for Dallen and the end of Kindergarten for Sammy.  It was a bittersweet experience watching Sam graduate from Kindergarten.  I was...

Frank and I love to host get-togethers for our friends and family and recently had the opportunity to throw our very own “Outdoor Oasis” Party.  Our party was a huge hit thanks to Pier 1 Imports and Mom Central.  After shopping at Pier 1 Imports,...

I remember being a kid and how excited I was to get a new computer at our school. I remember playing the “Turtle Game” using the keyboard. I mean, when I was a kid (before computers), we had typewriters and had to look up information in encyclopedias a...

Father’s Day is almost here and what better way to celebrate Dad than with a delicious steak dinner at Outback Steakhouse?  This Father’s Day, Dad can eat like a king with a 3-course meal fit for a king starting at just $19.99, includi...

I love to travel and if you’ve noticed, our generation of techies in their twenties and early thirties (Millennials), are reshaping the way of travel.  According to a survey commissioned by Chase Card Services, millennials are twice as likely to ...

Father’s Day is almost here and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives! You’ll find great Father’s Day gift ideas at your local Best Buy. I love shopping at Best Buy and have spent a good amount of time browsing each time I’ve gone. If you don’t ...

When dealing with Eczema, protecting and nurturing your skin becomes even more critical. Eczema affects millions of people in the US, and finding the right products to manage symptoms can be challenging. As a parent, it’s difficult to see your ch...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrisystem for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Losing unwanted weight is good, right?  Well, do you wanna know what’s even better?  Netting some big bucks from your weight lo...

Food allergies are never any fun, but can you imagine being lactose intolerant or having dairy sensitivities? That means no ice cream, no milk shakes, and no milk with your cookies.  I went through a dairy sensitivity myself caused by a prescription I ...

  In our home, we recycle cardboard boxes, paper, glass and plastic on a regular basis.  Our “blue” recycle bin is always full (I’m sure other bloggers out there can relate).  Well, this summer, our family is going to be taking it one st...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to use Dove Advanced Care on a regular basis.  Let me tell you – I LOVE it!!!  I love that Dove Advanced Care moisturizes my underarm skin to provide softer, smoother underarms in ...