Have you noticed all the store ads and emails coming in with bathing suits on sale?  I don’t know about you, but I am definitely not looking forward to putting one of those on any time soon.  While the Winter cold makes it easy to cover up, the S...

When my kids were little, I used to dread shopping anywhere but the grocery store.  Why?  Well, half the time, I didn’t know what to buy and it was really challenging with little kids (who would get bored and antsy rather quickly). &nbs...

A romantic place filled with gorgeous architecture and rich history, the whole of Europe is a dream destination of many people. While you want to get lost there for days, you must remember to bring enough (not all) essentials like wedge boots, jeans an...

I love to save money, but I also like to get quality items for the money I do spend.  When it comes to selling (or even buying), I love to consign!  I am so lucky to have the Moo La La Boutique here on the Central Coast!  It...

As a family, we love going to the movies.  When Frozen came out, I took the boys and went with my sister and niece to see it in the theater.  We all loved it and couldn’t wait to own it on Blu-ray and DVD!  So when it came in the mail, I was supe...

What is real beauty?  Does makeup, a new haircut or new outfits make a woman beautiful?  I think that beauty is both outside (makeup, hair, etc), as well as inside (personality, attitude and self-esteem).  It is important for us to help ...

Beauty Encounter, every girl’s favorite online beauty shop, starts a new month and a new week with their awesome deals. Every week, there’s a new set of discount fragrance, makeup, body treats, and bath essentials to choose from. You’re probably waitin...

As the season changes, many of us begin the annual ritual of spring cleaning. While sorting through our belongings, we may come across furniture and décor that we feel are outdated and in need of a refresh. Whether it’s a new color scheme or upda...

With a big family, the grocery budget can get kind of big sometimes.  So I am constantly on the lookout for good deals on products we buy on a regular basis.  I was super excited to learn about another way I can save money on my grocery budget – ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is associated with plenty of health benefits. A comfortable sleep increases socialization and interrelations skills, better productivity at work and better levels of overall performance. A major factor to attaining these be...

It’s Valentine’s Day and that means lots of reds, pinks, candies, cookies and crafts!  I love Valentine’s Day!  Not only because it’s a fun and romantic holiday, but because it gives me a chance to get creative with sw...

I love to shop.  I love to play online games at bonusetu.com.  And I love to get cash back!  Well, I just discovered that I can do all of these things with Play2Shop!  Have you heard of Play2Shop?  By using Play2Shop, you can earn cash just like online...

When you walk out the door, you want hair that’s beautiful, shiny and full of body, right?  Of course we do!  Have you seen the fresh new care for stunning hair?  Head on over to your local Walgreens and try some of the season’s hottest new...

2013 has been an amazing year for our family!  Frank and I moved in together.  I went on my first cruise.  We went to Hawaii with the boys.  We took trips to Disneyland, Legoland, Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm with our...

I travel a lot and I have seen my fair share of bathrooms. Bathrooms in Russia that were basically holes in the ground where you had to buy squares of toilet paper.  Bathrooms with urine on the floor and the toilet seat.  Bathrooms that smell...

Disclaimer: This is post is written in partnership with Go Dirty Girl.  All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I had the privilege of running my first mud run earlier this month. Who is Dirty Girl? Dirty Girl is the nation’s largest women’s-...

Some of my favorite memories with friends involve either wine tasting or drinking, eating and socializing at home.  While drinking wine is fun, pairing wine with the right foods is even better!  Being that I live on the Central Coast (aka wine country)...

I am a huge fan of Bigelow Tea!  In fact, quite often I either have a cup of Early Grey (or English Breakfast) in the morning or Chamomile at night.  Heck, sometimes I do both!  Even my oldest son enjoys the Cozy Chamomile tea.  The...

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 ...

We all know we should work together and do our best to keep our planet clean, but sometimes we just aren’t sure where to start.  I grew up with the knowledge of recycling our aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and pape...