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 […]