Do you remember when you celebrated the holidays at your new husband’s family home? Or how about when your younger sibling brought her new spouse to your home for the holidays? I recently had a friend ask me for ideas to integrate new family members into old holiday traditions and how to best make them […]
Archives for 2014
AZ Local: Shop for a Cause: Clothes Minded Event Helps Struggling Local Community Children’s Theatre
November 18, 2014 By
A few months ago, my teen daughter asked to write an article about what her beloved Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT) means to her and to the many children who have called ACT their second home. ACT has been struggling financially, like so many nonprofit Fine Arts organizations do, so I helped with volunteer work on […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 13, 2014 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s […]
Fun & Festive Gift Ideas!
November 12, 2014 By
Manic: Now! November has arrived, so it is time to start thinking about and/or shopping for your holiday gifts. Managed: Did some shopping to give you ideas for the different folks on your list. Check this out for cute ideas for kids, items that work for both gals and guys, kiss the cook gifts and […]
Hot & Cool Coffee Bar Ideas To Entertain Holiday Guests
November 12, 2014 By
In the morning or after a nice dinner, a cup of java always sounds good and is a nice beverage to have on hand for your holiday guests. So take it up a notch and create a festive holiday coffee bar that is inviting and relaxing. Mix in decaf for your guests that may want […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 6, 2014 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, […]
Easy 6 Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
November 4, 2014 By
The creative team from Shamrock Farms met me in my kitchen to help me share my family’s favorite super quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe that my gal pal gave me years ago. This is a perfect quick fix dinner, especially during the hectic holiday season and this is the dinner that my family requests […]
Excellent Eggnog: Ten Ways to Enjoy the Nog!
November 3, 2014 By
Manic: The official holiday season has arrived! Are you ready? Managed: Made a decision to relax and go with it this year. I’m going to stress less and enjoy the holidays this time around, so I’m kicking off the season with today’s article about experiencing festive and tasty eggnog ten different ways. Read on for […]
The Tricky Task of Parenting with Boundaries on Technology
November 1, 2014 By
Manic: Today’s mutiple technology gadgets that surround our kids. With smart phones, tablets, social media, the internet and more…and with this way of life becoming mainstream and pretty much required to communicate in this day and age, how do we manage our kids’ technology with boundaries? Managed: Welcomed today’s guest writer, Dr. Lisa Strohman. Dr. Strohman is […]
Halloween Decor Designed By A Tween That Didn’t Cost A Dime
October 31, 2014 By
Happy Halloween and if you are reading this on Saturday, I hope you had a wonderful and safe Halloween. This year we did not spend one cent on Halloween decorations and for my Halloween loving daughter, that was a sacrifice. Although we have been so crazy busy this year, that she didn’t ask for anything […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
October 30, 2014 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]
$10 & Under Drug Store Festive Fall Beauty Products
October 29, 2014 By
Freebie Friday Winner!
October 23, 2014 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]
Cool Tools For Your Kitchen
October 22, 2014 By
Manic: My budget during the school year last year because we were eating out way too much due to our hectic schedules. Managed: My kitchen this year! I got organized, found some helpful cool tools for my kitchen and have been cooking a lot more, which is healthier for my family and keeps us on […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
October 17, 2014 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]
