This Quote Reached Right Into My Chest & Touched My Heart

My Freebie Fridays will return in two weeks.  I am taking today off to instead share this… Seriously.  This popped up on my Facebook feed and it COULD NOT be more fitting!  It brought me to immediate tears and pals, I tell you and I promise you that I haven’t cried this summer at all. […]

Dear Messy, Annoying Clutter…You May Stay a Little Longer

Wow!  My house is a serious hot mess right now.  Right off the bat by the front door, stacked boxes greet me.  These boxes are filled with stuff that is waiting to move into a brand new dorm room.  My downstairs office is filled with unfinished projects that are lining the wall.  Upstairs, parts of […]

From Both a Veteran AND a Rookie: Welcome to the Club, High School Parents!

Welcome parents of high schoolers to the club!  Strap in because you are in for quite the exciting ride! Having just graduated out of the club with my son’s graduation in May, I am back in the club with my daughter starting her freshmen year today. Yes, for my out-of-state readers, silly Arizona starts them back […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]

My Surprise College Care Package For Mom!

With my firstborn counting down to his big dorm move-in day that happens just three short weeks from now, my mind has been filled with visions of fun care packages to send to him and to his roommate. Fun stuff, yummies, helpful items and simple things to make him smile and think of us as […]

Anti Belly Bloat Water Recipe, Homemade Grits, Pony Tail Styles, Hot New Beauty Line at Walgreens and More!

Last week I got to cohost KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z’ show and among lots of other cool things, I showed a simple recipe for a refreshing spa water that hydrates and helps with belly bloat (fast forward to 13:47 to find that).  Plus I got to learn how to make hearty and flavorful […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]

Teens, Text Neck & Movement Restoration to the Rescue!

Manic:  My daughter, her pals (AND myself included) and the amount of time we all spend texting! Because this full time texting is a relatively new phenomenon, I believe that we are all guinea pigs with this addictive trend when it comes to the physical toll it may be placing on our bodies. I also believe […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]

5 Tips To Successfully Sell/Rent Home Plus $100 Fox Restaurant Gift Card Drawing, Too!

A lot of my friends are either trying to sell, rent or are considering making a move so when husband and wife realtor team, The Kay-Grant Group shared with me their top five tips for moving a home in the market, I was intrigued to share with my blog readers.  AND when they told me that […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            So who is today’s winner??  So what did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this […]

A DeClutter Buster Family Plan!

Manic:  The amount of clutter we accumulate as a family during the busy school year! Managed:  Taking some time during the summer break to declutter!  It is amazing how much more relaxed we feel after doing so!  Here are our declutter buster tips for a cleaner, organized and more relaxed home.  Three box rule – […]

AZ Local Dining: The Living Room Ahwatukee Location Opens!

Foodies alert!  An eagerly anticipated hot spot in Ahwatukee has opened!  The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge opened today so my teenage girl and I checked it out to give the locals a quick review.  One word on The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge – finally!  We locals have been waiting for a […]