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
June 11, 2018 By
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!!
June 10, 2018 By
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 […]
Dad’s Day Gifts Giveaway Drawing!
June 6, 2018 By
Father’s Day is coming right up on Sunday, June 17th so here is your chance to enter for a chance to win a couple of Father’s Day gifts! The gift pack is this…Included in the prize pack is the sweet sign (that can be hung or stood upright) that says, “i know a HERO ******i […]
Fun & Fabulous Father’s Day Gift Ideas
June 5, 2018 By
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!
May 22, 2018 By
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 […]
A Look Back-Son’s Grad Video I Made Is Also Family Love Letter
May 21, 2018 By
Happy Graduation Month to so many! For fun, I took a look back today at my son’s grad video that I made for him in 2016. I worked super hard on the video below and I was able to use some of the skills I learned working in a newsroom. Two years later, it still […]
24 Hour Mom’s Day Gift Giveaway Winner!!
May 3, 2018 By
This was the fastest giveaway drawing that we have ever done and we had a lot of entries! Love it! Thanks for entering! So who is our lucky winner today?!?! First here are the terrific prizes… AND this cute and sweet little mom desktop block sign! It is loving and it is a fun home […]
Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Winner!
May 1, 2018 By
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!
April 26, 2018 By
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
April 25, 2018 By
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?
April 24, 2018 By
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, […]
And The Terrific Travel Sized Beauty Products Winner Is….
April 2, 2018 By
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 […]
Terrific Travel Toiletries Giveaway Drawing!
March 28, 2018 By
Yay! Summer will be here soon, so hopefully that means travel plans for many of you! We love elegant travel sized beauty products and this week’s giveaway drawing is no exception, as these items will put style in your travel beauty bag! As I mentioned a few weeks back, we are switching to drawings for […]
A Letter To Moms & To My Younger Mama Self
March 20, 2018 By
Dear Moms of babies, toddlers, school-aged kiddos and teens, I have a little letter for you that celebrates you, includes a bit of reflection and maybe even feeds your Mama soul a little bit. I hope so. I write this to you because I just read a social media post by a super successful and well […]
