Paris Picks! Road Trip with Rach to The City Of Light

Olympics coverage takes me back to one year ago when I ventured to Paris for the very first time! Take a look at my Paris picks, with links included. I also include several videos for a closer look! Plan Paris! Worth the five years of frequent flyer/credit card points we saved up! Paris! The City […]

Road Trip with Rach to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona!

Looking to escape the Phoenix heat? I just enjoyed a fantastic trip to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona! I also covered it on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show! Watch this segment to see where to stay, dine, moonshine taste, enjoy locally brewed beer, horseback ride, boat, fish, hike and more! My favorite thing about this particular getaway […]

The She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video: A Look Back At My Daughter’s 22 Years

See below to see my labor of love, the She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video! Now a college graduate, she’s truly all grown up! This sweet girl of mine that I used to regularly blog about when I covered a lot more parenting topics on this blog is now a 22-year-old in full adulting mode. […]

Found: The Perfect Pretty Comfy All Occasion & Travel Dress from Room and Porch!

I found the perfect dress for travel that works both as a casual outfit or a dressy ensemble, too! AND…I also have a fashion confession to make…shhh…don’t tell…see the video to see my secret that is too good not to share! Watch and you will understand why I had to spill the beans and share […]

24 Hours In Cottonwood, Arizona: Road Trip with Rach

Come with me on a quick 24 hour getaway to historic Cottonwood, Arizona! Just under a 2 hour drive from Phoenix, this easy road trip takes you to a charming small Arizona town where wine tasting is a sport, restaurants offer farm to table yum, unique shopping is aplenty and the Verde Valley around this […]

Freebie Friday Room and Porch Gift Set Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s Freebie Friday drawing! The prize is such a good one! A big thanks to my favorite unique boutique, Room and Porch for providing today’s beautiful prize pack! Just look at what today’s winner receives! If you didn’t win, be sure to still check out Room and Porch located […]

Enter For Chance To Win Marvelous Modern Farmhouse Gifts, Home Decor & More From Room and Porch!

I LOVE this week’s pretty prize pack from my favorite local boutique, Room and Porch! Check out the goodies our winner gets! And a gift card to Room and Porch is also included! Look at the big beautiful white board by Mud Pie that is holding all of the lovely prizes! I love the big […]

Great Gifts, Home Decor & More: Shop This Small Beautiful Business Called Room and Porch!

I found a hidden Valley gem that you must know about for your gift shopping and home decor needs! This unique boutique is called Room and Porch and it’s packed with one of a kind items that will elevate both your gift giving and your home decor. I loved it so much that I showed […]

Universal Studios Bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel Road Trip with Rach Review

Universal Studios bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel is in walking distance of the popular Universal Studios theme park in Studio City, California. Universal Studios has been my favorite theme park since I was a teenager and it still is my #1 pick for a family friendly all day park adventure. A few months ago I had […]

Road Trip with Rach to Jerome, Arizona!

Read on to see my Road Trip with Rach report to historic Jerome, Arizona. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your getaway to this interesting desert destination. Rich in copper mine history, wine tasting, ghost hunting and more…and wait until you see where we stayed! A haunted penthouse anyone?! Check out the many […]

Destination Super Bowl LVIII: My Vegas Tips & Picks

Who is lucky enough to be headed to Super Bowl LVIII in Viva Las Vegas?? I’m not, but I was extremely lucky enough to have attended Super Bowl XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia back in 1994. It was a fantastic experience that I will never forget! And the pals that attended the big game with me […]

Road Trip with Rach to the Meteor Crater in Arizona!

Have you been to the best preserved and first proven meteor crater on Earth? It’s an easy day trip from Phoenix and it’s worth it! The Meteor Crater, also called The Barringer Crater, is a sight to see. This famous natural national landmark is where a massive iron nickel meteorite, speeding down at about 26,000 […]

Road Trip with Rach to Winslow, Arizona!

Whether you are visiting Winslow to stand on the famous corner, watch trains go by or check into the lovely La Posada Hotel, this is a historic small town to know about. This place was once a bustling railroad town that was frequented by famous performers, politicians, world leaders and others of note who all […]

Freebie Friday Beauty & Wellness Kit Winner!

Happy Freebie Friday! This week’s giveaway prize drawing is such a GOOD one! Who won this fabulous giveaway wellness and beauty prize pack that is PACKED with the good stuff???? Here is what our winner receives (individual descriptions below)… A beauty and wellness box that contains: *A nice sized 6.7 ounce jar of Willing Beauty […]

Only Takes 10 Seconds To Enter This Awesome Wellness & Beauty Giveaway Drawing!

How is January going for everyone? This is usually the month that many of us practice healthy habits with a fresh start. To celebrate that, here is a fabulous giveaway wellness and beauty prize pack for this week’s Freebie Friday drawing! This box is PACKED with the good stuff! Here is what our winner will […]