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 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 […]

Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey, California!

Serene and beautiful, Marina del Rey, California ranks as one of my top favorites! You may be surprised to learn that LAX is only a 10 minute drive from the active yet peaceful Marina del Rey. Just four miles north of the busy LAX international airport, but without the overhead sounds of roaring engines. This […]

I Tried Parasailing! Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey Parasailing

I tried parasailing! Have you ever tried this fun and exciting water activity? Two weeks before my daughter turned 22 last November, I surprised her with an invitation to fly high above Southern California via Marina del Rey Parasailing on her birthday. I’m not much of a daredevil, but I love doing my travel reports […]

AZ Local: Still Time For Fab & Fun Christmas At The Princess Event!

There’s still time to attend the fabulous and fun Christmas At The Princess! The family friendly fun-for-all ages event is open through January 6th and returns every year! I highly recommend the annual Christmas At The Princess Event in Scottsdale, Arizona that typically runs from mid-November through early January. It’s a holiday tradition with 75 […]

I Featured Brand New La Brea Bakery Cookbook on Good Day LA

Here is something to know about! A brand new gorgeous cookbook by La Brea Bakery called From Starter To Finish: Sourdough Bread Making And Culinary Inspirations! I recently featured it live on Good Day LA and I couldn’t wait to show viewers the stunning book that is packed with mouthwatering pictures of each recipe. Look […]