Archives for September 2018

3 Great Lessons & Don’t Forget To Tell Loved Ones

I think I told her.  I hope I did.  I am unsure.  I think she knew.  I hope she did.  I am pretty sure she did.  I say all of this because one of my best friends from my youth told me a few days ago that her mother passed away.  This wonderful mother of […]

Freebie Friday Mystery Prize Bag Winner!!

Thanks to all of you who entered the mystery prize bag giveaway drawing!  This was a fun one to do since the contents were a mystery!  The big mystery bag is packed with all kinds of cool stuff!  Our winner today gets to keep what she likes and/or she can save some for holiday gifts […]

Mystery Prize Bag Giveaway Drawing!

To start off the week, let’s do a drawing for our Freebie Friday prize, but this time the prize is a big mystery bag packed with all kinds of cool stuff!  Items will include some beauty items, some home and garden items, jewelry, games/kids’ stuff and all kinds of fun surprise stuff!  Keep what you […]

Guest Post: Ways To Help Your Teen Embrace Healthy Lifestyle

Manic:  When your little kids turn into teens and suddenly you can’t control or police how healthy they choose to be every day, especially when they start driving. Managed: I have lived this twice now and it is one of the things I worry about.  The nutrition my kids are taking in..or NOT taking in..since they are […]

Marvelous Movie Book Club Winner!

Thanks for the all the entries for this fun giveaway drawing that can also be given as a holiday gift!  Today our winner receives a free Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital movie of the awesome film, Book Club starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen!  Our winner also gets popcorn and Red Vines.  […]

Marvelous Movie Night Book Club Film Giveaway Drawing

This is a fun giveaway drawing that can also be given as a holiday gift!  Who loves having gal pals over to sip wine and watch movies?  I sure do.  So, when I received an offer to receive a free Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital movie to give away on my blog, I was interested.  […]

Going Green Earth-Friendly Family Tips

Go green and get free stuff from some companies that have great recycling programs like MAC Cosmetics and Apple!  I usually do Earth Day segments on my morning show appearances, but since I will be traveling this time, I decided to reshare this helpful article with green tips to honor Earth Day. My parents raised us […]

Big Thumbs Down to thredUP Online Consignment Site

thredUP…an online clothing consignment site with a big colorful logo.  Had me intrigued, so I signed up, filled a big thredUP bag with a bunch of my gently used clothing and sent it in.  How did it go? Not well. Huge disappointment with lots of issues.  I test companies, services, hotels and more for my […]

Big Box of KIND Bars & Snacks Winner!

Thanks to all who entered this week’s yummy prize giveaway drawing!  When I asked KIND if they would be KIND enough to do a giveaway with my blog and they said yes…I shouted yes! I love the KIND brand for all sorts of reasons!  First of all, the snack and protein bars are tasty and not […]

Super Helpful SAT & ACT Phone App Study Guides

Here we go again.  I have a high school junior again and that means it is ACT and SAT prep time.  Class of 2020 parents, the time is now.  Stressful, I know.  I have two super cool phone apps SAT/ACT study guides that my son found to be very helpful in 2015 when he was […]

Enter To Win A Box Of Yummy KIND Bar Goodies!

This may be one of my favorite giveaway drawings yet!  Like KIND bars?  I do and I love this cool picture from the KIND website. I love the KIND brand for all sorts of reasons!  First of all, the snack and protein bars are tasty and not pasty.  Secondly, KIND bars are made with ingredients […]