Beauty Box & More Drawing Winner!

Thanks to all who entered this drawing!  Today’s winner gets a pretty wine themed candle holder, a nail polish set and one of my favorite homeopathic remedies that relieves pain and reduces bruising.  Winner is listed below!  She won these awesome items… One of my favorite products, Boiron Arnicare Cream, is a soothing, unscented homeopathic […]

Beauty Box Giveaway Drawing!

It is Freebie Friday today, so that means that we are a doing a drawing for a fab beauty box giveaway!  Many of the items in this week’s prize box are travel-sized, which is perfect for your summer travels.  Also included is a pretty wine themed candle holder, a nail polish set and one of […]

Hotel Review in Santa Monica: The Viceroy Hotel

Unique boutique hotel, The Viceroy in Santa Monica, California had me curious.  Last time we stayed in Santa Monica, we totally indulged and spent way too much money at the lovely Shutters on the Beach resort hotel.  That blog post coming soon.  We absolutely loved it, but with one in college now and one headed there […]

My Favorite Survival Tool Tip For Parenting Teens

LA here we come.  My teen girl and I are headed to LA once again to check out potential colleges.  She will go off to college in just two short years.  Those years will be short…and we will have some long days.  Long and challenging days are gonna happen when raising teens who are straddling […]

Dad’s Day Gift Giveaway Winner!!

Thanks to all who entered the drawing for the Dad’s Day!  Father’s Day is coming right up on next Sunday, June 17th and our prizes are fun…Included in the prize pack is the sweet sign (that can be hung or stood upright) that says, “i know a HERO ******i call him DADDY” along with the […]

Fun & Fabulous Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day happens on June 17th, so here are some gift ideas that I showed in my segment today on the Your Life Arizona morning show.  Many are sold at local retailers for good last minute ideas.  I also found some unique ones that can be ordered, so take a look at this now so […]

Summery, Splashly Spa Stuff In This Week’s Drawing!

Be sure to enter for your chance to win summery, splashy spa stuff in this week’s Freebie Friday drawing!  The goodies include a pretty and stylish size medium swimsuit cover-up (can also be worn as a tunic/blouse/dress) and a big jar of champagne bath bombs.  Be ready for the beach and pool party in this […]

Marvelous Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so here are some fun, festive, sweet and unique Mom’s Day gift ideas!  Some can be ordered just in time for Mom’s Day and others are available at your local drug store.  Plus there are two hot brands, Tory Burch and philosophy that are now sold in a […]

Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Winner!

Thanks to all of you who entered your name in the drawing for today’s terrific awesome prize!  Today we are giving away this big beautiful Soap & Glory beauty kit that is sure to please any mom just in time for Mother’s Day!  Or keep it and pamper yourself!  The Soap & Glory Pink Big beauty […]

Enter For Chance To Win Pretty & Perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

Happy Weekend!  Mother’s Day will be here soon, so today we are giving away this big beautiful Soap & Glory beauty kit that is sure to please any mom just in time for Mother’s Day!  Or keep it and pamper yourself!  The Soap & Glory Pink Big beauty kit features full sized goodies that include […]

My Review: Stitch Fix Personal Stylist In Home Clothing Shopping

Have you heard of Stitch Fix?  The in home online styling service that sends you a shipment of new clothing, shoes and accessories to try on in the comfort of your own home.  Return (free shipping) what you don’t want and purchase what you want to keep.  Here is my review of this service with […]

Was It Gout, Pseudogout…My High Heels?

Manic: Waking up on my hub’s birthday last December 9th with an unexplained, incredibly painful and swollen ankle that I could bear no weight on!  I was perplexed and in extreme pain.  I had not injured it and had gone to bed as usual the night before. It was so strange! Managed:  After weeks of doctor’s appointments, […]

Freebie Friday Giveaway Drawing!

Woo hoo!  It is Friday again!  So that means it is time to do our weekly Freebie Friday giveaway drawing.  I love the prize this time because this gift bag is filled with some of my favorite go to products and they all work for travel, too!  Since summer vacation season is right around the […]

On The Go Smart Snacks Seen In My 3TV Segment

Manic:  My metabolism since turning 50!  Sometimes I am quite hungry and other times not at all, but no matter what, it is way harder to drop a few pounds than it was when I was younger.  And I love snacks.  KIND Bar minis are my new favorite find, so that is a go to snack […]

And The Terrific Travel Sized Beauty Products Winner Is….

Happy Monday!  Announcing today’s winner is a great way to start the week!  Thank you to ALL of you who entered the drawing to win these terrific travel sized beauty toiletries… Our winner is sure to travel prepared for beautiful beauty on the road with this pretty kit!  As previously mentioned, we are now doing […]