Our Tour of The FRIENDS Experience Traveling Exhibit

Are you a FRIENDS show fan like me?  If so, you may want to check out The FRIENDS Experience traveling exhibit that is currently in Phoenix through May 6th. I saw Brad Perry having a blast on this tour on the Arizona Daily Mix show, so I had to check it out! I took my […]

Freebie Friday Wellness Prize Pack Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s Freebie Friday prize drawing! This week our winner gets… These wellness items plus a $25 gift card to CVS and the super cute Stay Cozy mug, too!  These are items that I showed in my AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment this week.  A big thank you […]

My AZ Daily Mix TV Wellness Segment Plus Giveaway Drawing!

As usual I had a great time appearing on the live AZTV‘s Arizona Daily Mix show.  Today I showed my wellness remedies that have been handed down to me from my own mother and from readers of this blog who have shared their tried-and-true wellness items.  Check out my segment below and then be sure […]

Freebie Friday Restaurant Gift Card Winner!!

Thanks to all of you who entered this week’s Freebie Friday drawing!  This was a popular one.  We may have to do more restaurant gift card giveaway drawings!  We had entries from all over Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina…and our Freebie Friday winner last month was from New York City!  Thanks to everyone from all […]

Enter This Valentine’s…or Galentine’s Restaurant Gift Card Giveaway Drawing

Is it Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day for you?  I like that Galentine’s Day is a thing.  Whichever it is on February 14th for you, this week’s Freebie Friday works either way because we are giving away a $50 restaurant gift card.  The gift card is good at a variety of tasty restaurants.  This week’s winner […]

Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why Concerned Parents Use Teen GPS Trackers

Since a number of my blog readers have kids with a brand-new driver’s license, this guest post is timely.  I’m happy to now have young adults.  We survived the nerve-wracking teen driving stage.  Twice.  It’s a bittersweet time.  I loved when my two children started driving because it made life easier, but I didn’t love […]

Guest Post: Valentine’s Day Bereavement Gift Ideas to Remember Loved Ones

When guest post writer, Angela Worley of La Vida Mom blog (great blog so check it out!) asked to write a sweet article about coping with Valentine’s Day after a loss, I found her idea very touching.  Take a look and for those of you experiencing loss during this time of year, I am hugging […]

My #1 Travel Quick Tip – Surprisingly Simple Process To Get My TSA Precheck

  I couldn’t believe the ease…only two days and $85 later from when I applied, I had my official TSA (Travel Security Administration) precheck number.  It’s the best thing since sliced bread, as they say.  The $85 fee is the membership cost that lasts for five years.  So, my quick tip today is my favorite […]

Quick Tip I Try Before You Buy: Gift Wrap Supply Organizers

Who else is getting organized in this new year?  After wasting money every holiday season buying gift label tags that I didn’t need because I couldn’t find them from the year before…I finally decided to try out several gift wrap supply organizer kits.  I try before you buy to help you decide if the purchase […]

Sweater Weather Sip & Snack Prize Kit Freebie Friday Winner!

Happy Friday. I hope everyone is hanging in there with the crazy times we are forced to still live in. Let’s have fun and announce today’s Freebie Friday winner! Today’s winner gets a beautiful sparkly wine stopper plus local Arizona foods that include a yummy chili mix and cactus prickly pear jelly.  Plus, since it’s […]

See My Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe on Arizona Daily Mix Show

Watch below to see my quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe that I showed in my AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment.  I had a great time teaching show host, Brad Perry how to make this recipe that truly multitasks.  Make this meal to gift to friends and family in need. I have […]

Sweater Weather Sip & Snack Kit Giveaway Prize Drawing

Happy New Year.  Let’s kick it off with a fun sweater weather sip & snack prize kit.  Look at all the fun and tasty stuff we’re giving away in this week’s drawing! The winner gets a beautiful sparkly wine stopper plus local Arizona foods that include a yummy chili mix and cactus prickly pear jelly.  […]

Look Back: My #1 Hands Down Favorite 2021 Moment Was My Son’s Perfect Picture-Postcard Engagement!

My #1 hands down favorite 2021 moment was my son’s perfect picture-postcard engagement to the love of his life.  In case you missed it, here it is.  It went so well in beautiful snowy Vail, Colorado that a national TV show carried the proposal nationally.  A big shout out to Jack’s little sis for her […]

See My Part 2 AZTV Stocking Stuffer Ideas & Where To Buy Items

Watch Part 2 of my AZTV stocking stuffer ideas on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show with the delightful and super funny Brad Perry! I included great gift ideas from two local online gift boutiques, Teresa Hamilton with Teresa’s Creative Gifts and Clothes Minded AZ. I love to support local and they have unique and […]

Guest Post: Top 5 Bedroom Decorative Elements for Kids & Teens

Check out these cool and helpful ideas to make a bedroom perfect with added accents and wall art with these great ideas that were provided to us by Elephant Stock.  Take a look and get ready to do some top notch home decor in the new year! From Elephant Stock: Kids, teenagers, and young adults […]