Perfect Pumpkin Prize Pack Winner!

Thanks to all the folks who entered today’s drawing.  It seems that a lot of my blog readers love pumpkin season as much as I do!  Today’s winner gets all of the stuff I am pictured with… The prize pack also include the darling little gift bag with the fun burlap clip-on bow and leaves […]

Freebie Friday Perfect Pumpkin Prize Pack Giveaway Drawing!

It’s Friday so let’s do a Freebie Friday pumpkin fun giveaway drawing!  We’re giving away a festive bag packed pleasing pumpkin stuff that I showed in my 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show pumpkin segment that I did this week!  Just in time for the festive fall season, so be sure to enter to win […]

Everything’s Coming Up Pumpkin!

Everything’s coming up pumpkin now that October has arrived!  I love pumpkin season.  Today I celebrate this fall seasonal delight with favorite pumpkin treats, some pumpkin beauty treatments and even a delish pumpkin cocktail.  Take a look at what I showed in my 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show segment this week and celebrate the […]

Perfect Party Festive Fall Food That You Have To Know About

Everyone at the party wanted to know about my fun fall themed appetizer.  It wasn’t the dip they were interested in.  They had all had the Cowboy Caviar Dip before.  The dip was just fine, but all eyes were on the tasty tortilla chips that accompanied the dip. I was asked repeatedly, “did you make […]

Our Sofitel Stay In New York City

My first visit to New York City two weeks ago included a little French flair.  This is because we stayed at The Sofitel Hotel.  My husband has stayed there for business so he decided that is where he would return and we would kick off my (and our daughter’s) very first visit to the Big […]

My New York Blog Week-Entry 1 – Try Broadway Our Way!

Finally!  I got to go to New York City!  We did so much that I have decided to share our experience and recommendations in several articles instead of one long overwhelming post. Today I include that, and a very unexpected surprise, that we experienced with a big celebrity!  Today, let’s talk Broadway.Tomorrow’s post will be […]

What We Really Paid For Our Son’s College & 7 Ways To Save

Today I am smiling.  We are done paying for our firstborn’s college!  Wondering how much college costs today?  So many anxious parents are.  Read on as I’m about to share.  I’m also including seven tips on how to cut the cost of the incredibly way-too-expensive college bill that many parents can’t afford. Today, on this […]

The Winner Of The Back To School Giveaway Drawing!

As promised, today we announce the winner of our last back to school giveaway drawing!  I bought this one to show in my recent morning show segment and I wish I would of had this when my kids were little.  The Omiebox ($39.50 at omielife.com and amazon) is a sturdy but compact bento box that […]

Last Back To School Giveaway Drawing!

Let’s do one more back to school giveaway drawing!  This one is for one of the coolest lunch boxes I have seen for kids. The Omiebox – ($39.50 at omielife.com and amazon) is a sturdy but compact bento box that keeps both hot and cold foods fresh for the lunch hour. The lunch box is […]

DIY All-Natural Scorpion/Bug Killer Tip & Other Household Hacks

Want to know the best do-it-yourself all-natural scorpion/bug killer tip?  And this tip truly is killer, I must say!  This is everyone’s favorite household tip and it’s simple to do and have on hand when an unwanted creepy crawler shows up in your home!  What does a broom and a roll of sticky tape have […]

Lunch Box Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered to win these two very cool lunchboxes!    This cool earth-friendly colorful lunch box! Plus, a stackable Bento box kit that comes with a handy carry case plus silverware! So who is our winner?  Who did random.org draw???  The winner is…. Suzanne Harward from Scottsdale, AZ!!!   Winner drawn through random.org.  […]

Cool Back To School Stuff For The Whole Family

Today on the Your Life Arizona morning show, I shared cool back to school stuff for the whole family.  When it comes to back-to-school gear and foods, I have become a bit of an expert because I now have two seniors. With a senior in high school and a senior in college, we have tested […]

Back-To-School Lunch Stuff Giveaway Drawing!

Want a chance to win an earth-friendly kids’ lunch box and a super cool one for yourself or a teen/adult?  Then check out this giveaway drawing today. But first a little back-to-school personal mention. For my out-of-state readers, I know you are shocked every August when I blog about back to school since we start […]

My Heartfelt Message For Parents Moving Kids To Dorm

Can’t believe this short and sweet…or shall I say bittersweet…video below was shot three years ago!  That went by fast!  For those pensive parents about to move a beloved kid out of their familiar and loving home into a new and unfamiliar dorm room, this sweet memory of mine…and some encouraging words are for you!  […]

Parents Of High School Seniors…Senior Year Makes Heart Smile & Sob

Moms (and dads) of teens.  This is written for moms, but I sure have seen my fair share of emotional papas who find senior year to be bittersweet on their hearts, too.  Read this or bookmark this to read before or during your child’s senior year in high school. It just may be therapeutic for […]