Last year, I was invited to attend Fit Blog LA.  Let me tell you – I had so much fun!  Not only did I get to hang out with friends, but I also had the opportunity to learn about health and fitness and take home some pretty awesome goodies with me...

  After being sick for a week, I was ready to “get back on horse” as they say and kick butt hiking.  I was on my own this week and didn’t want to hit an all-new spot, so I chose the Sycamore Crest Trail.  This trail is the backside trail...

Can you believe that in a little less than 11 months, Frank and I will be getting married?  Not too long ago, it was 14 months until the wedding!  Time is flying by – yay!!!  I can’t wait to marry the love of my life – one of the best...

I recently had the opportunity to review Saving Mr. Banks and it was so good!  I wasn’t really sure what to expect.  I just knew it had something to do with Mary Poppins and included Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.  When I saw it though, it was so m...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County, Florida for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you like to travel?  Are you planning a trip to Florida anytime soon?  Let me introduce you to Gulf County, located in the Northwes...

If you’ve shopped at Kmart or Sears before, there is a very good chance you’ve been introduced to the Shop Your Way Rewards Program.  Let me tell you – it’s an awesome way to save money on purchases you make!!!  But no...

Our family enjoys meals together each night, but there is just something special about Sunday Dinners. When we have the kids, the conversation not only needs to be kid-friendly, but so does the food. I recently discovered Foodie.com and found some amaz...

[wl_faceted_search]This paid post is brought to you by the new free Oral-B Disney Timer App as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. When I was a kid, I brushed my teeth on a regular basis for the most part.  I especially brushed them thoro...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pei Wei Asian Diner for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever been to Pei Wei before?  I have and it is so yummy – and fast!  Pei Wei offers a menu of fresh, high-quality As...

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 ...

I remember being a little girl and watching Muppets with my sisters.  Miss Piggie and Kermit were always the highlight of my show.  Oh and let’s not forget Animal – that guy is so wild and funny!  Now, I can enjoy the Muppets all over again...

At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to head down to LA and check out the new Hungry Girl Headquarters courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts.  It was so much fun!  There was good coffee, good food and good company!  It was awesome b...

Frank and I have 6 kids and each of them at one time or another has expressed an interest in cooking or baking in the kitchen. I LOVE that!!! Frank and I recently discovered Dream Dinners and have enjoyed preparing dinners together at least once a mont...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PERK for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever opened your car door and the smell just pours out at you?  Ok, maybe that’s extreme!  Have you ever got into your car an...

Do you love to cook? Are you creative with your ingredients? Would $3,000 inspire you to get creative with your ingredients? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you need to check out the 5 Ingredient Fix Recipe Contest with Sim...

My family and I love to watch Netflix at home!  In fact, we don’t have cable – only streaming capabilities, Blu-ray and DVD.  When I was invited to become a part of the Netflix Stream Team, I jumped at the opportunity!  I sha...

When I was a little girl, I loved everything Barbie™!  I remember going to the toy store and heading straight for the “pink aisle” filled with Barbie dolls, cars and accessories.  I would have been all over the Mega Bloks Barbie™ ...

A special occasion should be celebrated with a black car service. High school students and professional executives can benefit from riding in luxurious limousines. Teenagers often arrive at proms and school dances in modern stretched out limousines. Si...

Collectors who have been around for awhile may recognize it. Those who sell collectibles to collectors surely see it. The hobby of collecting has expanded way beyond the range of the standard assortment of collectibles like stamps, books, vinyl records...

Objective:  Hike at least once a week.  Whether the hikes are big or small, long or short, with or without kids, I want to actively engage my body and enjoy this beautiful world we live in.  There are so many places to go (free places to boot) that I w...