Introducing A New Cat To Resident Cats

If you are considering introducing a new cat to your resident cat or cats, this article is for you.  Our vet told us that sometimes, even with all of the proper steps taken, cats may never completely accept each other, but may learn to coexist by avoiding the other.  We are happy to report that […]

Sweet Sadie Makes Four Felines

Some of you know (and some of you don’t know) that we are now a FOUR cat household.  I know, I know….it sounds a little crazy and like we are running a cat farm.  Well, we are not but the little Tortie kitten sweetie that my hubs found made her way into our Harris hearts […]

Stop, Drop & Roll Is My #1 Tip For Parenting A Teenage Boy

Since my son is now 17, I feel like I’ve been in this teenage boy stage for long enough to look back and to share my #1 tip when it comes to parenting a teenage boy.  I share this with 100% conviction that this advice has made a difference in some of the decisions that […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? 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 […]

Our Family’s Annual Memory Jar Day

Manic:  The many memories that our family made in 2014, some difficult and many joyful and I want to remember these days. Managed:  For the second year in a row, we kept our family’s new tradition of placing happy memories in a memory jar throughout the year.  Then we open the jar together, on New […]

My Annual Tribute To My Baby Brother

January 4th has come around again and, like every year, I am reminded that today is my baby brother’s birthday and today he should have turned 35 years old.  Since we lost him in a tragic accident in 2002 at the young age of only 22 years old, it is hard for me to imagine […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? 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 […]

Fab Fashion Pieces For Your Next Big Event

Happy New Year!  Another year begins!  Cheers to new beginnings with this new year ahead of all of us. I usually write a heartfelt piece about ushering in another year with resolutions, but my unscheduled time post a few days ago had that sentiment, so today I have decided to talk fashion.  Last New Years Eve […]

The Gift of Unscheduled Time

Manic:  Life on a super busy schedule, that has me feeling like a hamster on a speeding treadmill at times. Managed:  Scheduling some unscheduled time.  It is a gift. Happy New Year out there to my awesome readers.  As Jan. 1st approaches, I make and take the time to reflect, to relax and to truly […]

Fun & Festive Stocking Stuffer Ideas For All

Freebie Friday Winner!

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AZ Local: Christmas Carol Tradition & ACT Continue On Thanks To Sponsors!

Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre’s (ACT) annual production of “A Christmas Carol” had a very successful two week run these last weekends to crowds that both laughed out loud and teared up during the 12th annual musical production. And behind the curtain were relieved performers and directors since ACT was in financial danger of completely shutting down. […]

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AZ Local: Soothe Sends Soothing Same Day Massage To You!

One thing I love about having this blog is that I get to try cool stuff out to review for my readers, so when Soothe contacted me about scheduling a trial massage that could happen in my home in as little as one hour notice, I signed right up!  And I liked it so much […]

Heartbreak & Christmas Miracle Give Me Holiday Reality Check

Twice today I got a reality check.  One that broke my heart and one that warmed my heart.  And made me think. I’ve been nagging my husband to put the Christmas tree up.  It is December 9th and our living room is still treeless.  He has been working under some very big office deadlines while […]