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 […]