The Best Wedding Video In The World…According To This Mama!

This is the best wedding video in the world! At least, in my opinion! My boy and his bride. The touching video shows her beauty, inside and out. And my son…this video gives you a front row seat to see his heart. He was born with that loving tenderness and I could not be happier […]

Road Trip With Rach: High Country Motor Lodge In Flagstaff

I love boutique hotels and I also love the mountains and pine trees that line the lovely landscape in beautiful Northern Arizona. So, when I discovered the newly opened High Country Motor Lodge in Flagstaff that combines both getaway worlds…I couldn’t wait to check in! Here is my review of this new property that is unique, […]

Road Trip With Rach: My Favorite Flagstaff Finds

Flagstaff is a popular Arizona destination and it has been covered a lot, so I decided to make several trips to the high country in search of a few places and experiences that are not as widely known. One of my Flagstaff favorite finds is a cool new property that you have to know about. […]

Don’t Miss This One! Enter Drawing For Chance To Win Elegant Estée Lauder Big Value Beauty Pack!

It’s our first Freebie Friday of the new year and this week’s is a good one! Just look at this beautiful big value beauty pack filled with Estee Lauder’s best products! I restock my Estée Lauder products at Dillard’s Scottsdale. The line’s mascara is my all time favorite!   It’s super easy to enter! It […]

Perfect Words For Getting Through This Crazy Journey Called Life

Started spring cleaning a bit early this year. I found this little words of wisdom card that I randomly selected in a gift shop on one of my road trips last year. While visiting a quaint coffee shop/gift store in Flagstaff last fall, I eyed a basket of little brown sentiment cards. I closed my […]

Buyer Beware! Don’t Buy 3rd Party Gift Cards From Amazon!

I hate to share because I like Amazon, but I have to share…buyer beware! Don’t buy 3rd party gift cards from Amazon. Here is why and what just happened to me. It was a tedious eight step process that did finally solve the problem. However, Amazon did NOT solve the problem, I am disappointed to […]

It Was A Very Married Holiday Season For This Mama!

It was a very married holiday season for this manic managed mom! For those of you that have followed my blog since I first created it in 2013, you have watched my kiddos grow up. It sure was true what they told me about not blinking. I blinked and now I am a brand new […]

Holiday Grab Bag Winner!

This was a popular one! Thanks to everyone who entered the Holiday Grab Bag giveaway drawing! Today’s winner receives a bag filled with stocking stuffers, cosmetics, a beautiful Christmas cookbook, cozy Christmas sock slippers and a few more surprises that aren’t pictured in the box. So fun! So who did random.org draw??? The winner is…. […]

24 Hour Holiday Goodies Grab Bag Giveaway Drawing!

I’ve got my Santa hat on because I’m ready to do a holiday goodies grab bag giveaway! Be sure to enter for your chance to win a holiday grab bag filled with surprises that include cosmetics, stocking stuffers and a few items that may be a perfect gift to give to someone on your list! […]

Figure Flattering Fashion Tips For Holidays & Beyond

Tips for the gals & guys on finding figure flattering fashions for your holiday celebrations…and beyond! My AZTV Channel 7 segment today that aired on Arizona Daily Mix. All styles shown sold at Dillard’s Scottsdale. Links to the outfits in the order they appeared in the segment:   *My Mother of the groom dress made by […]

AZ Local: Black Friday & Holiday Shopping Gem In The Desert: FOUND Holiday Shoppe For All Your Holiday Decor & Gift Needs!

I literally FOUND a gem in the desert that you must know about for your holiday decor and gift giving needs! Found Holiday Shoppe and Found. by domestic bliss is one local unique boutique pair that is an exquisite mom & pop owned Valley staple. Below is my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment that […]

My Experience: I Tried Acupuncture For Two Different Head-To-Toe Ailments

I tried acupuncture for two different head-to-toe ailments. When I posted on Instagram that I tried acupuncture for the first time, several folks asked me to elaborate on my experience. So, here you go! Check out this video below to see me receive my second acupuncture treatment from Licensed Acupuncturist, Kirby Woods with Qingdao Wellness, […]

Be Sure To Enter: The 23rd Annual Production Of The Arizona Nutcracker Ticket Giveaway Drawing Is This Week’s Freebie Friday!

Get ready to take the family to see the 23rd annual production of The Nutcracker presented by The Arizona Nutcracker!  I am super excited to share that we have 2 sets of 4 tickets to give away in our Freebie Friday drawing this week!! See below for the drawing details!  This particular Valley production of The Arizona Nutcracker stars […]

Road Trip With Rach To Bisbee & Sonoita, Arizona

My latest Road Trip with Rach adventures took me to the one-of-a-kind Arizona Hops & Vines in Sonoita, Arizona and then further south to the eclectic and super fun town of Bisbee, Arizona. Check out my AZTV7 Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment featuring my grape-stomping wine-making demo at AZ Hops & Vines plus watch me […]

Kierland OktoberWest Festival Ticket Winner!!

Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s drawing giveaway for the chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to the exciting and festive Kierland OktoberWest Festival that is a fun filled evening packed with live country music, fabulous food, a beer and bourbon-tasting garden and much more! About the event: *Get ready to clap your hands and […]