Today I posed for a group photo that I was so happy to be invited to be a part of…but would rather not have had to been in…only because this picture was taken at our dear friend Judy Reinke’s funeral. And as we posed, I truly felt her absence in the empty space beside me […]
Got College Bound Teens? Our Best SAT & ACT Prep Tips
February 2, 2016 By
Many of you have asked me what my son did to prepare for both the ACT and the SAT. And when I asked my now 18-year-old son how he studied, I was surprised by his answer! First let me tell you about his test results, which makes this Mama pretty happy and relieved as I […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 28, 2016 By
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 week’s […]
Family Dinner Favorite Find…Farm Sent Healthy Meal Kits!
January 27, 2016 By
I just love when I find healthy new tips for families, especially when it comes to cooking nutritious and tasty dinners. I am SO excited to tell you about the new meal kits that I have been receiving that come from a local and organic farm! Sunizona Family Farms now ships dinner kits that contain […]
Five Foot Injuries Later: Recovering Naturally Without Cortisone
January 18, 2016 By
Manic: Me and my poor right foot! In my 48 years, I broke the same ankle three times, battled plantar fasciitis and most recently sprained the top of my foot in October! I have since healed and done so naturally, I’m happy to report! Managed: For the 5th time in a row, I was able […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 14, 2016 By
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 […]
The Real Deal Snack Box Winner!!!
January 14, 2016 By
A big thank you to all of you who entered the contest for a box of The Real Deal Snacks! Our family tried the line for the first time this week and our positive and yummy review can be read here. We are now big fans of these satisfying snacks that have 80% less fat […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 7, 2016 By
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 […]
Third Year Running With Our Family’s Memory Jar!
January 2, 2016 By
Since I received some cool comments, questions and messages on my Facebook pages about our family’s recent tradition of having a memory jar, here is what it is all about. We simply set out an empty jar on the first day of the year. Through the year, each of us slips in little papers listing […]
From My Trainer: New Year Nutrition Tips
December 30, 2015 By
Manic: The onslaught of calories, sugar and goodies that come with the holidays! My pants are fitting a little tighter, proving that my Christmas calories and seasonal sugars have slipped through my lips and found their way to other parts of my body. Managed: Not gonna lie. Gonna enjoy New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
December 18, 2015 By
Happy Friday! Time to announce another Freebie Friday winner! 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 […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
December 3, 2015 By
Happy Friday! Time to announce another Freebie Friday winner! 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! […]
Holiday Shopping & Kids: Toys, Technology & Trade-offs
December 3, 2015 By
Manic: The holiday gift wish list from kids with requests for all kinds of electronic items from conversing dolls to elaborate gaming devices and more. To further complicate things, age appropriateness must also be considered. Toys are not simple play things like they were when I was a child back in the late 60s and […]
I See Me! Free Personalized Children’s Book Winner!
November 21, 2015 By
Congrats to our winner who entered in our drawing for a FREE I See Me! personalized children’s book! We drew our winner through random.org and the lucky recipient is…. Jennifer Taylor Clark!!!! I See Me! will personalize a book for Jennifer and this is just in time for the holidays! Congrats to […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 19, 2015 By
Happy Friday! Time to announce another Freebie Friday winner! 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 […]
